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.

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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Sales and Operations Management Trainee based in Montebello, CA. This entry-level management trainee role blends sales, operations, fleet oversight, customer service and field work. The Sales and Operations Management Trainee in Montebello, CA will receive structured training, hands-on mentorship, and clear advancement milestones to become an operations or sales manager.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop customer solutions for consumer and commercial accounts, including local and national customers.
• Support fleet operations and inventory management of vehicles, balancing productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Generate new business leads and maintain existing customer relationships to grow local revenue.
• Provide excellent customer service and problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Learn and use sales processes, technology platforms, and operational procedures during a 6–9 month training program.
• Work assigned schedule (typically Tuesday–Saturday, day shift) and travel within the district as needed for customer site visits and training.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Hourly rate documented in the source posting: $27.88 per hour.
• The role may reference an annualized starting salary of at least $52,000 (varies by experience and market) and an estimated annual figure of approximately $70,575 — actual pay will be set by the hiring organization.
• Weekend differential applies at this location when scheduled.
• Schedule: Day shift; typical work week Tuesday through Saturday.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred majors include Business, Marketing or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Internship or customer-facing work experience preferred.
• Results-oriented with attention to detail and effective time management.
• Valid driver’s license required and willingness/ability to drive company vehicles, including a 26' box truck.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this role.
• Must consent to background checks, reference checks, and drug screening as required by role and applicable law.

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DOT & Safety Requirements

This position involves driving company and customer vehicles and is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive. The successful candidate must maintain a valid driver qualification file, which may include:

• Annual motor vehicle records (MVR) checks.
• A completed DOT physical exam where required.
• Safety performance history checks from prior employers covering the last 3 years.
• CDL holders may be subject to additional screening, including FMCSA Clearinghouse checks and DOT drug testing.

These checks are job-related and consistent with ensuring public safety.

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Physical & Other Requirements

• Ability to read, communicate, analyze and follow written and verbal instructions.
• May be required to stand, walk, and sit; frequent use of hands for handling items.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs (12 kg).
• Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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Why This Opportunity

• Structured training program with mentorship and clear advancement path to management roles across multiple locations.
• Hands-on exposure to sales, operations, finance, customer service and technology within the logistics sector.
• Competitive hourly pay, benefits, associate incentives and employee discount programs (details determined by the hiring organization).
• Development opportunity for recent graduates seeking a fast track into operations or site management.

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Location & Employer

Primary location: Montebello, CA. This posting is managed by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Logistics & Warehouse industry. All interviews and hiring decisions are made by the Confidential Client.

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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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