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 adhering to DOT safety regulations and maintaining a driver qualification file. This position offers hands-on experience, ongoing training, and career 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
Confidential Client is looking for a Sales and Operations Management Trainee to join a fast-paced logistics and fleet environment. This is an entry-level management development role where you will rotate through sales, operations, customer service and fleet management to build the skills needed for a management career.
- Develop customer solutions for local and national accounts, including commercial and consumer customers.
- Support fleet productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction by helping manage vehicle inventory and utilization.
- Generate new business leads and maintain existing customer relationships.
- Deliver high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Participate in training and mentoring programs across sales, operations, finance and technology.
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Business or Marketing concentration preferred.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Internship or customer-facing work experience preferred.
- Results-oriented with strong attention to detail and time management.
- Valid driver’s license required; willingness and ability to drive company vehicles (including 26' box trucks) is essential.
- Able to maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Requirements & Compliance
This position includes driving responsibilities and is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Candidates must meet and maintain required driver qualification documentation:
- Maintain a current driver qualification file, including annual motor vehicle records (MVR) checks.
- Complete and pass a DOT physical exam.
- Provide prior employment safety performance history as required.
- CDL holders: DOT drug screening within 30 days of hire and FMCSA Clearinghouse review as applicable.
- Employment contingent on successful background check (employment, education and criminal history) and drug screening where required.
Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be considered. Typical physical expectations include:
- Ability to stand, walk and sit as needed; frequent use of hands to handle and reach with arms.
- Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs (12 kg).
- Visual abilities: close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and focus adjustment.
- Ability to read, analyze information, follow instructions and communicate clearly.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $25.00 per hour (as listed).
- Source-estimated annual compensation: approximately $74,619 per year (estimate shown by source).
- Benefits commonly offered through the client include flexible scheduling, associate incentives, discount programs and career advancement opportunities across many locations.
Location & Employment Type
- Primary location: 4700 Georgetown Rd, Lexington, KY 40511 (Lexington, KY).
- Employment type: Full-time (and internship rotations as indicated in source).
- Some travel within the district for customer sites and training may be required.
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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