Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske • Jacksonville, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee at Penske, you will learn to run a business and solve problems for customers through ongoing training and mentoring. The role introduces Penske’s sales processes, technology, and company culture, while helping you build skills across sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology. You will work with a driven team and manage customer solutions and vehicle inventory in a fast-paced environment. The position is hourly, with a starting rate of at least $25.00 per hour or $52,000 per year, plus a $2.00 weekend differential. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience and market. Advancement opportunities follow a 6–9-month training period and include a base-pay increase. The work location is 10821 Phillips Highway, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; a concentration in Business or Marketing is preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Results-oriented approach, attention to detail, and good time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and 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 for this DOT-regulated role, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers in the last three years.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, including to customer yards, nearby locations, and training sites.
• Ability and willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
• Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely, and accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role.
• CDL holders will undergo a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and a review of the FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for consumer and commercial customers, including local and national accounts.
• Manage vehicle inventory 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

• Excellent benefits plan for associates and their families.
• Flexible schedules.
• Associate incentives and discount programs.
• Premium pay for weekend work: $2.00 weekend differential.
• Advancement opportunities after a 6–9-month training period, including a base-pay increase.

What This Job Offers

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