Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Position Summary

• As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee, you will use your degree to run a business and solve problems for customers.
• This position reports to our Atlanta South location (345 Tradeport Blvd Atlanta, GA 30354).
• Penske will provide ongoing training and mentoring to cultivate skills in sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology.
• You will collaborate with a driven team and build a foundation in sales and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions for local and national accounts.
• Manage a large inventory of vehicles, 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, with a preferred concentration in Business or Marketing.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role 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.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• DOT regulated position requiring a current driver qualification file, including:
• Annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check.
• Successfully completed DOT Physical.
• Safety Performance History records request from prior employers (last 3 years).
• CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and be subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district (customers yards, close geographical area, and training sites).
• Ability to work the required schedule and at the specific location required.
• Must complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (including past employment, education, and criminal history), and drug screening.
• This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, requiring the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.

Physical Requirements

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