Sales and Operations Management Trainee
The Sales and Operations Management Trainee at Confidential Client is a full-time, on-site role focused on developing skills in sales, operations, finance, and customer service within a fast-paced transportation environment. The trainee will manage vehicle inventory, generate business leads, and ensure customer satisfaction while complying with DOT regulations and maintaining driver qualifications. This position offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities across Penske's nationwide locations.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee with our confidential client you will rotate through core business functions to build the skills required to run a location and lead teams. This is a fast-paced, hands-on management development role focused on sales, operations, fleet oversight and customer success.
- Develop tailored solutions for consumer and commercial accounts, including local and national customers.
- Support and learn fleet management practices: maintain vehicle availability, productivity and profitability.
- Generate new business leads and build long-term customer relationships.
- Deliver excellent customer service, troubleshoot issues quickly and maintain high satisfaction.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (finance, technology, customer service) to learn end-to-end business operations.
- Participate in ongoing training, mentoring and on-the-job coaching to accelerate your management career.
What We’re Looking For
The confidential client seeks entry-level candidates with a degree and strong potential for operations and sales leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business or Marketing concentration preferred)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Internship or customer-facing work experience preferred
- Results-oriented, detail-focused and strong at time management
- Valid driver’s license required and willingness to operate company vehicles (including 26' box truck)
- Ability to meet DOT requirements for driving roles: MVR checks, DOT physical, safety history verification, and drug screening as applicable
- Willingness to travel within the district for customer sites and training
- Ability to pass background checks and drug screening
- Regular, predictable attendance
Location & Logistics
- Primary location: Birmingham, AL — this role reports to the downtown location at 312 28th Street N (local assignment required).
- This position is regulated by DOT and designated safety-sensitive; maintaining a driver qualification file is required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base pay: $78,750 per year (estimated).
- You’ll receive structured training, benefits, associate incentives and discount programs.
- Fast-track promotion opportunities across locations in the client’s national network.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Typical duties include standing, walking, sitting and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs (12 kg).
- Role requires visual acuity (close, distance, peripheral, depth perception).
- Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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