Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske•South Holland, IL

About The Position

This entry-level position is for candidates with a bachelor's degree. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee, you will learn to 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, helping trainees develop skills across sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology. You will work with a driven team, build a foundation in sales and operations, and have opportunities to advance into management roles at Penske locations nationwide. The position is based at 650 W. 172nd Street, South Holland, Illinois, pays $25 per hour, and includes flexible schedules, benefits, associate incentives, and discount programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Business or Marketing concentration preferred.
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 DOT-regulated role, including an annual motor vehicle records check, completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records request from prior employers for 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 work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, undergo a background investigation covering past employment, education, and criminal history, and submit to drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to perform the job’s communication, information processing, and instruction-following requirements.
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 ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role.
A concentration in Business or Marketing.

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 relationships with existing customers.
Ensure complete customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
Drive Penske and customer vehicles, including a 26-foot box truck, as required.
Travel as necessary within the district, including to customer yards and training sites.