Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske•Delta Charter Township, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Sales and Operations Management Trainee to develop the skills and expertise needed to run a business and solve customer problems. The role provides ongoing training and mentoring in sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology, alongside a team in a fast-paced environment. Trainees build a foundation in sales and operations and may advance into management roles at Penske locations nationwide. The position pays $25 per hour and is based at 3520 S Creyts Rd, Lansing, MI 48917. The role includes developing customer solutions for local and national accounts, managing vehicle inventory while balancing fleet productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction, generating new business, and maintaining existing customer relationships. The position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, including a 26-foot box truck, and is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a concentration in Business or Marketing is preferred.
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, 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 start and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, including to customer yards and training sites, work the required schedule, and work at the specified location.
Complete the 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, accepting 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; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities including 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 consumer and commercial customer solutions for local and national accounts, including Fortune 500 customers.
Manage vehicle inventory while 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.
Drive Penske and customer vehicles, including a 26-foot box truck, as required.