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 environment. The trainee will manage vehicle inventory, generate business leads, and ensure customer satisfaction while adhering to DOT safety regulations and maintaining driver qualifications. This position offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities to build a strong foundation for a management career in transportation solutions.
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 you will rotate through core business functions to learn how to run a local branch and deliver excellent customer outcomes. Typical responsibilities include:
- Develop solutions for consumer and commercial customers, including local and national accounts.
- Support new business development and nurture existing customer relationships.
- Manage fleet inventory: balance productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Learn and apply company sales processes, operations, basic finance, customer service and technology tools.
- Deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Work with a high-energy team and participate in ongoing training and mentoring.
Why Join Confidential Client
- Hourly role with a stated starting pay of $25.00/hour (equivalent to $52,000/year).
- Weekend premium pay at this location: additional $2.50/hour for weekend work.
- Flexible schedules, benefits, associate incentives and employee discounts.
- Fast-track advancement: structured 6–9 month training with opportunities for pay increases and local management roles across many locations.
- Hands-on exposure to sales, operations, fleet management and customer-facing leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferred concentration: Business or Marketing).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Internship or customer-facing work experience preferred.
- Results-oriented, detail-focused, and good time-management skills.
- Valid driver’s license required and ability/willingness to drive company vehicles, including 26' box trucks.
- Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) and company safety requirements for driver roles (see next section).
- Ability to work required schedule (may include holidays and at least one weekend day), travel within the district as needed, and be based at the specified location.
- Successful completion of pre-employment background check (employment, education, criminal history) and drug screening as required.
DOT / Driver Qualification & Safety Requirements
This position involves driving and is regulated by DOT or designated safety-sensitive by the employer. As part of the driver qualification file, candidates must comply with:
- Annual motor vehicle record (MVR) checks.
- A satisfactory DOT physical exam.
- Safety performance history requests from prior employers (last 3 years).
- CDL holders: DOT drug screening within 30 days of hire and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks where applicable.
Physical & Workplace Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be available. Typical physical requirements:
- Ability to read, communicate, remember and follow instructions.
- Frequent standing, walking and sitting.
- Frequent use of hands, reaching with arms, and occasional lifting/moving up to 25 lbs (12 kg).
- Vision requirements: close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Able to work in a safe, alert manner in a fast-paced operations environment.
Employment Details
- Location: Goodyear, AZ
- Employment types: Full-time; opportunities may also be available as contractor or internship roles depending on location/assignment.
- Pay: $25.00/hour (approx. $52,000/year). Weekend premium pay of $2.50/hour at this location.
- Schedule: Must be able to work holidays and a weekend day as needed.
- Additional requirements: complete employer application, background check, and drug screening as required for safety-sensitive positions.
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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