Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske • Fort Myers, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee, you will learn to run a business and solve problems for customers in a fast-paced environment. Penske provides ongoing training and mentoring in sales, operations, finance, customer service, technology, and other areas. You will work with a team while developing a foundation in sales and operations, with advancement opportunities following a 6–9-month training period. The role is hourly and offers a starting rate of at least $25.00 per hour or $52,000 per year, plus a $2.00 weekend differential. Pay may vary based on relevant work experience and market. The position is based at 4680 Laredo Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, and requires a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

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, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers in the last three years.
• CDL holders must complete DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as needed within the district, including to customer yards, nearby locations, and training sites.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely; associates must accept responsibility for their own 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 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.
• Business or Marketing concentration in a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions for local and national accounts, including Fortune 500 companies.
• 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.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits plan for associates and their families.
• Associate incentives and discount programs.
• Weekend premium pay of $2.00 per hour.
• Advancement opportunities with a base pay increase after the 6–9-month training period.
• Flexible schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level