Sales and Operations Management Trainee
The Sales and Operations Management Trainee at Confidential Client is an entry-level role designed to develop 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 safety standards. This position offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities across Confidential Client'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 for our confidential client you will rotate through sales, operations and customer-facing functions to learn how to run a location, support customers and grow revenue. Typical responsibilities include:
- Develop solutions for consumer and commercial customers, including local and national accounts (many Fortune 500 customers).
- Manage fleet inventory to balance productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Generate new business leads and maintain existing customer relationships.
- Assist with sales processes, customer service inquiries and operational problem-solving.
- Use company systems and technology to track performance, reservations and fleet status.
- Collaborate with a high-energy team and participate in ongoing training and mentorship.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferred concentration: Business or Marketing).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Internship or customer-facing work experience is preferred.
- Results-oriented with attention to detail and good time-management skills.
- Valid driver’s license required and willingness to drive company vehicles, including 26' box trucks.
- Regular, predictable attendance and the ability to work the schedule required by the location.
- Ability to pass background checks and drug screening as required.
Additional Requirements & Safety
This position includes driving responsibilities and is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) and safety-sensitive requirements:
- Maintenance of a driver qualification file, including annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks and a DOT physical where applicable.
- Safety Performance History requests from prior employers (last 3 years).
- CDL holders will receive a DOT drug screening within 30 days of hire and will be subject to FMCSA Clearinghouse review where applicable.
- Willingness to travel within the district for customer yards, training sites and nearby locations.
- Completion of the employer application and consent to employment verification and background screening are required.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations will be considered. Typical physical requirements include:
- Ability to read, communicate and follow written/verbal instructions.
- Frequent standing, walking and sitting; frequent use of hands and arms.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg).
- Vision requirements: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $25.00 per hour.
- Training and mentorship with clear pathways to management roles across multiple locations.
- Flexible schedules, benefits, associate incentives and employee discounts (details provided by the confidential client).
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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