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Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Confidential Client•Transportation
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$75,548
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
17 Hours Ago

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 transportation environment. The trainee will manage vehicle inventory, generate business leads, and ensure customer satisfaction while complying with DOT safety regulations and maintaining driver qualifications. This position offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities across Penske's nationwide locations.

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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

Confidential Client is seeking a Sales and Operations Management Trainee to learn the business and help run daily sales and operations at a local site. This is an early-career, hands-on management-track role focused on customer satisfaction, fleet productivity and business development.

  • Develop customer solutions for consumer and commercial accounts, including local businesses and national customers.
  • Support and manage inventory of vehicles, balancing productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction.
  • Generate new business leads and nurture existing customer relationships.
  • Deliver excellent, timely customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Learn cross-functional skills across sales, operations, finance and technology through hands-on training and mentoring.
  • Travel within the assigned district for customer visits and training as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Marketing or related concentration preferred).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Internship or customer-facing work experience preferred.
  • Results-oriented with strong attention to detail and time management.
  • Valid driver’s license required; ability and willingness to drive company vehicles, including a 26' box truck.
  • Ability to work the required schedule and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
  • Willingness to complete company employment application, background check and drug screening as required.
  • Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for roles involving driving, including maintaining a driver qualification file, annual motor vehicle record (MVR) checks and successful DOT physicals; CDL holders may have additional DOT drug-screening and FMCSA Clearinghouse review requirements.

Physical & Safety Requirements

  • Able to read, communicate, remember and analyze job-related information.
  • May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach and frequently use hands and arms.
  • Occasional lifting/moving up to 25 lbs (12 kg).
  • Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • This position is safety-sensitive; associates are expected to maintain a constant state of alertness and follow safety protocols.

Employment Details & Compensation

  • Employment type: Full-time (contract opportunities may apply as noted by the client).
  • Primary work location: Peachtree Corners, GA (worksite: 2300 Weaver Way / Norcross area per client).
  • Estimated compensation: Approximately $75,549 per year (estimated figure reported for this role).

Professional Development & Benefits

Confidential Client offers structured training, mentoring and clear advancement opportunities across multiple sites. Candidates typically receive:

  • Ongoing training across sales, operations, customer service and technology.
  • Opportunities for accelerated career growth into management roles.
  • Employee benefits, incentives and associate discounts (details provided by the client during hiring).

Compliance & Additional Notes

  • Driving duties and certain tasks are regulated by DOT and require maintaining compliance paperwork (MVR, DOT Physical, prior employer safety performance checks).
  • This role requires successful completion of background and drug screening where applicable.
  • Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities.

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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