Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske•Milwaukee, WI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level opportunity is for candidates with a bachelor’s degree. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee, you will learn Penske’s sales processes, technology, and company practices through ongoing training and mentoring. You will build a foundation in sales and operations while developing skills across sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology. The position offers advancement opportunities at Penske locations nationwide. Pay is $25 per hour. The work location is 6719 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221.

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 for the DOT-regulated 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.
CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive role, and accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
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; 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.

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 customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
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.