Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Position Summary

Take charge. Think fast. Move forward. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee in our fast-paced environment, you will use your hard-earned degree to run a business and quickly solve problems for our customers – who will depend on you to achieve success.

Penske will introduce you to our sales processes, leading-edge technology and winning company culture through ongoing training and mentoring to help cultivate the skills and expertise you need to succeed in all aspects of our business: sales, operations, finance, customer service, technology and more. You’ll collaborate with a high-energy, driven team as you build a solid foundation in sales and operations.

You’ll enjoy flexible schedules, excellent benefits, associate incentives and discount programs. You’ll be on the fast track to furthering your management career, with advancement opportunities at hundreds of our locations nationwide.

• Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions to local and national accounts - including many of the Fortune 500.
• Manage our large inventory of world class and nationally recognized vehicles, balancing fleet productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced and dynamic workspace.
• Generate new business leads as well as foster existing customer relationships.
• Ensure complete customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferred concentration in Business or Marketing.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Internship or related work experience in a customer facing role preferred.
• Results oriented, attention to detail and good time management skills.
• A valid driver’s license is required, as is the ability and willingness to drive our Penske vehicles, including a 26’ box truck.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records for the last 3 years. CDL holders must undergo a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and be subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, work the required schedule, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (education, employment, criminal history), and drug screening are required.

• Read, communicate verbally and/or in written form, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines.
• May be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs / 12 kg.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm.

$26.80 / hour or $55,744 / yr.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.