Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske • Albany, NY

104d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee, you will use your degree to help run a business and solve customer problems. Penske provides ongoing training and mentoring in its sales processes, technology, and company culture, covering sales, operations, finance, customer service, technology, and other areas. You will work with a driven team while building a foundation in sales and operations, with opportunities to advance into management at Penske locations nationwide. The position is based at Penske’s facility at 11 Warehouse Row in Albany, NY.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Results-oriented, with attention to detail and good time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability and willingness to drive Penske vehicles, including a 26-foot box truck.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Maintain a current driver qualification file as required by the role, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers for the last three years.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, work the required schedule and at the required location, complete a Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Ability to read, communicate verbally or in writing, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with a preferred concentration in Business or Marketing.
• Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions for local and national accounts, including Fortune 500 companies.
• Manage an inventory of vehicles while 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.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Excellent benefits plan for associates and their families.
• Associate incentives and discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level