Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske•Eagan, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level opportunity is for candidates with a bachelor’s degree. The Sales and Operations Management Trainee uses their degree to help run a business and solve customer problems in a fast-paced environment. Penske provides ongoing training and mentoring in its sales processes, technology, and company culture, covering sales, operations, finance, customer service, technology, and other areas. The role offers a foundation in sales and operations and opportunities to advance into management at Penske locations nationwide. The position is located at 965 Aldrin Dr, Eagan, MN 55121, 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.
Meet applicable Department of Transportation driver qualification requirements, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers within 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 work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete a Penske employment application, and undergo a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely, and to accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
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, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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 customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
Travel as necessary within the district, including to customer yards, nearby locations, and training sites.