Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee at Penske, you will learn the company’s sales processes, technology, and business through ongoing training and mentoring. The role provides a foundation across sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology, with the opportunity to build toward a management career. You will work with a driven team in a fast-paced environment and develop solutions for customers while managing vehicle inventory and customer relationships. The position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, including a 26-foot box truck, and meeting Department of Transportation requirements applicable to the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; a concentration in Business or Marketing is preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Results orientation, attention to detail, and good time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability and willingness to drive Penske vehicles, including a 26-foot box truck.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• 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.
• 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 required location, complete the Penske employment application, and undergo background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Ability to perform the listed physical and mental functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

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 customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Excellent benefits
• Associate incentives
• Discount programs
• Advancement opportunities at locations nationwide

What This Job Offers

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