Sales and Operations Management Trainee

About the Role

Penske Truck Leasing is seeking a Sales and Operations Management Trainee for an entry-level opportunity. This role involves running a business, solving problems for customers, and learning Penske's sales processes, technology, and company culture through ongoing training and mentoring. You will build a foundation in sales and operations, collaborating with a driven team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions for local and national accounts, including Fortune 500 companies.
• Manage a large inventory of vehicles, balancing fleet productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
• Generate new business leads and foster existing customer relationships.
• Ensure complete customer satisfaction.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree required; a concentration in Business or Marketing is preferred.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district.
• Ability to work the required schedule and at the specific location required.
• Must be able to complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation, and pass a drug screening.
• This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and is designated as safety sensitive.
• Requires 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.

DOT Regulations & Requirements

• Requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained.
• Driver qualification file includes: annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years.
• For CDL holders, includes a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.

Physical Requirements

• The associate will be required to: read, communicate verbally and/or in written form, remember and analyze certain information, and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties, the associate may be required 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.

Work Location

6719 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221