Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske•Merrillville, IN

35d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level role is for individuals with a bachelor's degree. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee, you will use your degree to run a business and solve customer problems. Penske provides ongoing training and mentoring in its sales processes, technology, and company culture, covering sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology. You will work with a driven team while building a foundation in sales and operations, with opportunities to advance into management at locations nationwide. The role pays $25 per hour and is located at 9702 Georgia Street, Crown Point, Indiana.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Results orientation, 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 by the role, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records requests from prior employers for 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 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 to accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Meet the physical and mental demands required to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree concentration in Business or Marketing is preferred.
Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions for local and national accounts, including Fortune 500 companies.
Manage the inventory of vehicles, 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.