Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske•Greensboro, NC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee, you will learn how to run a business and solve customer problems through ongoing training and mentoring in 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 Penske locations nationwide. The role is based at 8429 Triad Dr., Greensboro, NC 27409. It includes managing customer solutions and vehicle inventory, developing business, and supporting customer satisfaction. The position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, including a 26-foot box truck, and is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety-sensitive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
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.
Meet Department of Transportation driver qualification requirements, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and requests for safety performance history records from prior employers in the last three years.
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 specified location, complete the Penske employment application, and undergo a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive position.
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 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

Preferred concentration in Business or Marketing for the required bachelor’s degree.
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 relationships with existing customers.
Ensure customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
Drive Penske and customer vehicles as required.
Maintain safe working practices and accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.