Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske • Montebello, CA

16d

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. You will build a foundation in sales and operations while gaining exposure to finance, customer service, and technology, with opportunities to advance into management after a 6–9-month training period.

The role involves developing solutions for consumer and commercial customers, managing vehicle inventory and fleet productivity, generating business leads, and maintaining customer relationships and satisfaction. It is an hourly position with a stated starting salary of at least $52,000 per year, which may vary based on relevant work experience and market. This location offers premium pay for weekend work.

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.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Maintain a current driver qualification file as required, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers for 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, work the required schedule, and work at the specified location.
• Complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation covering past employment, education, and criminal history, as well as drug screening.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner, accepting 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.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred concentration in Business or Marketing.
• 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 required.
• Travel within the district to customer yards, nearby areas, and training sites as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Great benefits
• Weekend pay differential
• Advancement opportunities with a base pay increase after the 6–9-month training period
• Associate incentives and discount programs
• Flexible schedules

What This Job Offers

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