Sales and Operations Management Trainee

About the Role

As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee in a fast-paced environment, you will use your degree to run a business and solve problems for customers. Through ongoing training and mentoring, Penske will introduce you to sales processes, leading-edge technology, and company culture to cultivate the skills and expertise needed to succeed in sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology. You will collaborate with a driven team to build a solid foundation in sales and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions for local and national accounts.
• Manage vehicle inventory, balancing fleet productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Generate new business leads and foster existing customer relationships.
• Ensure complete customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a concentration in Business or Marketing.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role is preferred.
• Results-oriented, with attention to detail and good time management skills.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability and willingness to drive Penske vehicles, including a 26’ box truck.
• The position is regulated by the DOT and requires maintaining a current driver qualification file. This includes:
• Annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check.
• Successfully completed DOT Physical.
• Safety Performance History records request from prior employers (last 3 years).
• For CDL holders: DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district.
• Ability to work the required schedule and at the specific location.
• Completion of Penske employment application, background investigation, and drug screening.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to accept responsibility for own safety and the safety of others.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to read, communicate verbally and in written form, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit.
• Frequent use of hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation

• $27.88/hr. or $57,990/yr.
• Reviews every 4-6 months.