About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Sales and Operations Management Trainee in Crown Point, IN. This role combines sales, customer service and fleet/operations responsibilities and is a fast track into frontline management. The position includes hands-on training, mentoring, and exposure to sales processes, operations, finance and technology.

Pay: $25 per hour (as listed by the client).

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client expects a proactive, customer-focused trainee who will learn to run daily site operations and support sales growth. Typical responsibilities include:

• Develop solutions for consumer and commercial customers, including local and national accounts.
• Manage fleet inventory and balance productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Generate new business leads and nurture existing customer relationships.
• Deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate in ongoing training and mentoring across sales, operations, finance and technology.
• Travel within the district for customer yards, training sites and related duties as needed.

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Qualifications

To be considered, applicants should meet the following:

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferred concentration in Business or Marketing).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Internship or customer-facing work experience preferred.
• Results orientation, attention to detail and strong time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license required and willingness to operate company and customer vehicles, including 26' box trucks.
• Ability to meet and maintain DOT driver qualification requirements (see Regulatory & Safety section).
• Regular, predictable attendance required.

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Regulatory & Safety Requirements

Because this role involves driving company and customer vehicles, candidates must be able to comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) and company safety rules:

• Maintain a current driver qualification file (annual MVR check, DOT physical where required).
• Provide Safety Performance History from prior employers (as required).
• CDL holders: DOT drug screening within 30 days and FMCSA Clearinghouse review where applicable.
• Complete background check (employment, education, criminal) and drug screening as required.

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Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations will be considered. Typical physical expectations include:

• Ability to stand, walk and sit as duties require.
• Frequent use of hands for handling and reaching.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg).
• Vision requirements: close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Ability to read, communicate effectively and follow instructions.

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Why This Role

• Structured training and mentoring to accelerate your management career.
• Hands-on experience across sales, fleet operations and customer service.
• Competitive hourly pay ($25/hr), benefits, associate incentives and discounts.
• Advancement opportunities across a nationwide network of locations.

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time (and internship pathways may be available per client).
• Primary work location: Crown Point, IN.
• This position is safety-sensitive and requires adherence to all DOT and company safety policies.
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer.

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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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