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 safety regulations. This position offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities across multiple locations nationwide.
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.
Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Sales and Operations Management Trainee in Evansville, IN. This is an entry-level, fast-track management role in the logistics and warehouse industry. The position pays $25 per hour and includes hands-on training across sales, operations, fleet management, finance, customer service, and technology. This role requires driving company vehicles and maintaining DOT-required driver qualification documentation.
What You’ll Do
- Learn and apply proven sales processes and operational procedures to support local and national accounts, including Fortune 500 customers
- Manage fleet productivity and vehicle inventory to balance profitability and customer satisfaction
- Generate new business leads and deepen relationships with existing customers
- Provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborate with a high-energy team while developing a broad management skill set
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Business or Marketing concentration preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Internship or customer-facing work experience preferred
- Results oriented with attention to detail and strong time management
- Valid driver’s license required and willingness to drive company vehicles, including 26 foot box trucks
- Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
Requirements & Compliance
This role involves driving and is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive. Candidates must be able to meet and maintain a driver qualification file which may include:
- Annual motor vehicle records check
- Successfully completed DOT physical
- Safety Performance History records request from prior employers
- CDL holders will have DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and may be subject to FMCSA Clearinghouse review
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background investigation, drug screening, and any role-specific qualification checks. Willingness to travel within the district for customer visits and training may be required.
Physical & Workplace Expectations
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use hands frequently
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs / 12 kg
- Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and practice safe work habits
- Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants with disabilities
What We Offer
- Paid hourly compensation at $25 per hour
- Structured training and mentoring with rapid advancement opportunities across hundreds of locations
- Flexible scheduling options and benefits programs
- Associate incentives and employee discount programs
Employment Type & Location
- Employment type: Full-time / Contractor / Internship (per posting)
- Location: Evansville, IN — on-site role at specified facility
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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