Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske•Indianapolis, IN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position is for individuals with a bachelor's degree. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee, you will learn Penske's sales processes, technology, and company culture through ongoing training and mentoring. You will build skills across sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology while working with a team in a fast-paced environment. The position offers advancement opportunities at Penske locations nationwide. Work location: 4304 W Morris Street, Indianapolis, IN. Pay: $25 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
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 by the role, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers for the last three years.
Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location, and to complete the Penske employment application, background investigation, and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely, and accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
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 and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Concentration in Business or Marketing preferred.
Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role preferred.

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.
Drive Penske and customer vehicles, including a 26-foot box truck, as required.
Travel within the district to customer yards, nearby locations, and training sites as necessary.