Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske•Eagan, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position is for candidates who have obtained a bachelor's degree. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee, you will use your degree to help run a business and solve customer problems in a fast-paced environment. Penske provides ongoing training and mentoring in its sales processes, technology, and company culture to build skills across sales, operations, finance, customer service, and other areas. You will work with a driven team and develop a foundation in sales and operations, with opportunities to advance into management at Penske locations nationwide. The position is based at 965 Aldrin Dr, Eagan, MN 55121.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
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 the role, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests 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.
Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specific required location.
Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner, and accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Ability to read, communicate verbally and 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/12 kilograms.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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 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.