Sales Management Trainee - Effingham, IL

Enterprise Mobility • Effingham, IL

16h

About The Position

Enterprise Mobility is hiring immediately for its Management Training Program, an opportunity for candidates interested in sales, business development, customer service, retail management, or operations. The trainee begins learning the business at a neighborhood branch and serves customers and partners while developing operational expertise. Through structured, hands-on training, mentoring, and support, the trainee builds the skills needed to run a branch, cultivate business, and develop a team. Training covers customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and operations, with an emphasis on putting customers first and building community relationships.

The role supports Enterprise Mobility’s East Central Illinois market, including Effingham, Mattoon, Charleston, Teutopolis, and surrounding communities. Placement may be at different Enterprise Mobility locations in the market, based on business needs and available opportunities. Targeted first-year annual compensation is $49,202.40, based on an average 45-hour work week.

Enterprise Mobility operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent A Car brands, along with carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, travel management, and other transportation services. It is privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis and, together with Enterprise Fleet Management, manages a fleet of 2.4 million vehicles and operates more than 9,500 locations in over 90 countries and territories.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree, or be within one semester of graduating with a bachelor’s degree; the degree must be conferred before starting.
• Have a valid driver’s license with no more than two moving violations and/or at-fault accidents on the driving record in the past three years.
• Be authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future work authorization sponsorship from the company.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have at least six months of experience in two or more of the following: sales with commission, set goals, or bonus potential; customer service in a service industry such as retail, restaurant, or hospitality; management experience leading a team; participation as an athlete on a professional, semi-professional, or varsity team; or a leadership role in professional, campus, community, or military settings.

Responsibilities

• Learn Enterprise Mobility’s business while based at a neighborhood branch.
• Serve as a customer- and partner-facing representative and develop operational expertise.
• Master the skills needed to run a branch, cultivate new business, and develop a team.
• Build relationships in the community that support business development.
• Learn and apply customer service, sales and marketing, finance, and operations practices.
• Put customers first while contributing to the growth of the business.

Benefits

• Targeted first-year annual compensation of $49,202.40, based on an average 45-hour work week.
• Paid time off, starting with 12 days per year.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Prescription coverage.
• Employee discounts on car rentals, car purchases, and more.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and profit sharing.

What This Job Offers

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