Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske•Perrysburg, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level role is for individuals with a bachelor's degree and pays $25 per hour. Located at 12222 Williams Rd., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551, the position provides ongoing training and mentoring in Penske's sales processes, technology, and company culture. The trainee builds a foundation across sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology while working with a driven team. The role offers a path toward management advancement at Penske locations nationwide, along with flexible schedules, benefits, associate incentives, and discount programs.

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.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
Meet applicable Department of Transportation driver qualification requirements, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and requests for safety performance history 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 submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting 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 adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

A concentration in Business or Marketing.
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 complete customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.