Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske•South Bend, IN

66d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level role is for individuals with a bachelor's degree. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee, you will learn to run a business and solve customer problems in a fast-paced environment. Penske provides ongoing training and mentoring in sales processes, technology, and company practices to develop skills across sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology. You will work with a driven team to build a foundation in sales and operations, with opportunities to advance into management at Penske locations nationwide. The position pays $25 per hour and is based at 6150 Parkland Drive, South Bend, Indiana.

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.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
Meet Department of Transportation requirements, including maintaining a current driver qualification file, annual motor vehicle records checks, a successfully completed DOT physical, and requests for safety performance history from prior employers for the last three years. CDL holders must complete DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, including to customer yards, nearby locations, and training sites; work the required schedule and at the required location; complete the Penske employment application; and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Meet the role’s physical and mental requirements, including reading, communicating, remembering and analyzing information, following instructions, standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

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 relationships with existing customers.
Ensure complete customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.