Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske • Dothan, AL

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske’s Sales and Operations Management Trainee role is an hourly position designed to build a foundation in sales and operations and prepare associates for management advancement. The trainee will learn Penske’s sales processes, technology, and company practices through ongoing training and mentoring, and will gain experience across sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology. The role involves solving customer problems, supporting local and national accounts, and managing vehicle inventory in a fast-paced environment.

The position is based at 1605 Kinsey Rd., Dothan, AL 36303. The schedule is flexible and may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays according to business needs. Starting pay is at least $25.00 per hour or $52,000 per year, with a $2.00 weekend differential. Advancement opportunities follow a 6–9-month training period and include a base pay increase.

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 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 for the DOT-regulated 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.
• CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel within the district as necessary, work the required schedule and location, complete the Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a role regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company.
• Ability to accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions for local and national accounts, including Fortune 500 companies.
• Manage vehicle inventory, 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.
• Associate incentives and discount programs.
• Weekend premium pay of $2.00 per hour.
• 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