Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske • Coburg, OR

5d

About The Position

As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee at Penske, you will develop the skills to manage a business and solve customer problems. Penske provides ongoing training and mentoring in sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology. You will work with a team while building a foundation in sales and operations, with advancement opportunities after a 6–9-month training period. The role is hourly and offers a starting salary of at least $52,000 per year, with pay varying based on relevant work experience and market. Weekend work at this location receives premium pay. The schedule is day shift and may include a weekend day and holidays as necessary.

The position involves developing solutions for consumer and commercial accounts, managing a fleet of vehicles, generating business leads, cultivating customer relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction. It is a Department of Transportation-regulated or safety-sensitive role requiring alert and safe work. The role requires travel within the district as necessary and the ability and willingness to drive Penske vehicles, including a 26-foot box truck.

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 successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers in the last three years.
• CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel within the district as necessary, work the required schedule, and work at the specified location.
• Complete a 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 to accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Ability to read, communicate verbally and/or 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 and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions for local and national accounts, including Fortune 500 companies.
• Manage vehicle inventory while balancing fleet productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Generate new business leads and foster existing customer relationships.
• Ensure complete customer satisfaction.
• Participate in training and mentoring across sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and benefits
• Weekend differential premium pay at this location
• Advancement opportunities and a base pay increase after the 6–9-month training period
• Associate incentives and discount programs
• Flexible schedules

What This Job Offers

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