Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske•Minot, ND

21d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level opportunity for candidates with a bachelor’s degree. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee, you will apply your degree to manage business activities and solve customer problems. Penske provides ongoing training and mentoring in sales, operations, finance, customer service, technology, and other aspects of the business. You will work with a team while building a foundation in sales and operations, with opportunities to advance into management at Penske 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.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Maintain a current driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers in the last three years.
CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
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 a 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 in a role regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company.
Meet the job’s physical and mental requirements, including standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

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.
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 needed.