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Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Confidential Client•Transportation
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$52,000
United States
A Day Ago

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 through hands-on experience and ongoing training. The position involves managing vehicle inventory, generating business leads, and ensuring customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for career advancement within the company.

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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

Take charge. Think fast. Move forward. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee with our confidential client, you will build a strong foundation across sales, operations, finance and customer service while learning to manage day-to-day business activities and deliver solutions for customers.

  • Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions for local and national accounts, including Fortune 500 clients
  • Manage inventory of vehicles; balance fleet productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction
  • Prospect and generate new business leads while maintaining strong existing customer relationships
  • Provide exceptional customer service in a fast‑paced environment and resolve issues quickly
  • Collaborate with a high-energy team and participate in ongoing training and mentoring
  • Track performance metrics and contribute to process improvements that drive results

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (preferred concentration: Business or Marketing)
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Internship or customer-facing work experience preferred
  • Results-oriented with strong attention to detail and time-management skills
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness/ability to drive company vehicles (including a 26’ box truck)
  • Able to maintain regular, predictable, full attendance
  • Willingness to complete a background check and drug screening as required
  • Ability to travel within the local district for customer visits and training

Compensation & Employment Type

  • Pay: $25 per hour (as provided by the source posting)
  • Employment type: Full-time; Contract opportunities and internship possibilities may be available
  • Benefits: flexible scheduling, associate incentives and discount programs (as applicable)

Note: If selected you will be employed by our client (Confidential Client). This role requires DOT-regulated driving for certain duties and maintaining a driver qualification file.


Physical & Safety Requirements

This position is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. Candidates must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and follow safety procedures.

  • May be required to stand, walk and sit; frequently use hands and reach with arms
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
  • Specific vision abilities required (close/distance/peripheral vision, depth perception)
  • Driver qualification file requirements include annual MVR checks, a DOT physical, safety performance history requests, and DOT drug screening (CDL holders subject to FMCSA Clearinghouse review)
  • Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants with disabilities

Location & Travel

Work location: Merrillville, GA. Local travel within the district (customer yards, training sites) is required. Candidates must be willing to work the schedule required at the assigned location.


Confidential Client & Process Notes

Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer. As part of the screening process, applicants may be asked to complete an employment application and provide documentation for background and driving-history checks. DOT and safety-sensitive requirements apply where drivers are involved.


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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.

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