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 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 multiple 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
Confidential Client is seeking an energetic, entry-level Sales & Operations Management Trainee to join a high-energy team in Elsmere, KY. This role is designed to develop future leaders by rotating you through sales, operations, finance, customer service and technology so you gain a full view of running a location.
- Develop customer solutions for local and national accounts, including large commercial customers
- Manage vehicle inventory to balance productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction
- Generate new business leads and nurture existing customer relationships
- Support day-to-day operations, including customer service, fleet logistics, and basic finance processes
- Learn and apply company sales processes and operational systems through structured training and mentoring
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Marketing or related concentration preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Customer-facing internship or related work experience preferred
- Results-oriented with strong attention to detail and time-management skills
- Valid driver’s license required; ability and willingness to operate company vehicles (including 26' box trucks)
- Must be able to maintain regular, predictable attendance
Logistics & Compliance
This position involves operating company and customer vehicles and is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Candidates must be able to complete and maintain a driver qualification file as required.
- Annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check required
- Successful DOT physical required
- Safety Performance History records requested from prior employers (last 3 years)
- CDL holders: DOT drug screening within 30 days of hire and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks as applicable
- Willingness to travel within the district for customer visits and training
Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations are available. Typical physical expectations include:
- Ability to stand, walk and sit during a work shift
- Frequent use of hands and arms for handling and reaching
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
- Vision abilities: close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
Compensation & Employment Type
- Pay: $25 per hour (as listed by the hiring client; estimated annual pay appears in some sources)
- Employment type: Contract (role may include full-time and internship pathways depending on location and program)
Confidential Client provides training, mentorship, benefits, associate incentives and discount programs. This role is a fast-track opportunity for candidates aiming for management careers with advancement across multiple locations.
Why Apply via Careertakes
Careertakes partners with Confidential Client to streamline the hiring process and may surface additional matched opportunities on our platform. We use best practices from third-party recruiting to ensure a fair, efficient experience.
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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