Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske•Minot, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level role is for candidates who have obtained a bachelor’s degree. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee, you will learn to run a business and solve customer problems in a fast-paced environment. Penske provides ongoing training and mentoring in sales, operations, finance, customer service, technology, and other business areas. You will work with a driven team and build a foundation in sales and operations, with opportunities to advance into management at locations nationwide. The position is based at 7325 Hwy 2 E, Minot, ND 58701, and pays $25 per hour.

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.
Meet Department of Transportation driver qualification requirements, including a current driver qualification file, annual motor vehicle records check, DOT physical, and safety performance history records request from prior employers in 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 and to work the required schedule at the specified location.
Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role.
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 the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role.
A degree concentration in Business or Marketing.

Responsibilities

Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions for 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 complete customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
Drive Penske and customer vehicles, including a 26-foot box truck, as required.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Travel as necessary within the district, including to customer yards, nearby locations, and training sites.
Work safely and take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.