Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske•Traverse City, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee, you will use your degree to help run the business and solve customer problems. Penske provides ongoing training and mentoring in sales processes, technology, and company practices, with exposure to sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology. You will work with a team while building a foundation in sales and operations, with opportunities to advance into management. The work location is 1645 W South Airport Rd, Traverse City, MI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a concentration in Business or Marketing is preferred.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Results-oriented, with 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 is an essential function of the job.
Maintain a current driver qualification file as required, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers for the last three years.
For CDL holders, complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and undergo an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel within the district as necessary, work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, and undergo a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Meet the physical and mental requirements of the role, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities; these include reading, communicating, remembering and analyzing information, and understanding instructions.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities required 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.

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.