Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske • Clearwater, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee at Penske, you will build a foundation in sales and operations while learning the company’s sales processes, technology, and business practices through ongoing training and mentoring. The role provides exposure to sales, operations, finance, customer service, and technology, with advancement opportunities after a 6–9-month training period. The position is hourly, with a starting rate of at least $25.00 per hour or $52,000 per year, plus a $2.00 weekend differential. Pay may vary based on relevant experience and market. The role is based at 12221 34th Street North, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33716, and requires a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

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 from prior employers for the last three years.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, including to customer yards and training sites.
• Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
• Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely; accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Ability to perform the role’s physical and mental functions, including reading, communicating, remembering and analyzing information, and understanding instructions.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role.
• Preferred 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

• Excellent benefits plan for associates and their families.
• Associate incentives and discount programs.
• Weekend premium pay of $2.00 per hour.
• Base pay increase after the 6–9-month training period, with advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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