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 complying with DOT regulations and safety standards. This position offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities across multiple locations nationwide.
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.
Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Sales and Operations Management Trainee based in Plymouth, MI. This role is for recent bachelor’s degree recipients who want hands-on experience across sales, operations, fleet management, customer service and finance — with formal training, mentoring and a fast track to management.
What You’ll Do
- Develop tailored solutions for consumer and commercial customers, including support for local and national accounts.
- Manage and optimize a large fleet of vehicles, balancing productivity, profitability and high customer satisfaction.
- Generate new business leads and grow existing customer relationships.
- Deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Learn sales processes, operational workflows, and technology tools through structured training and on-the-job mentoring.
- Collaborate with a high-energy team and participate in district-level training or site visits as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Marketing or related concentration preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Internship or prior customer-facing experience preferred.
- Results-oriented, detail-focused, and good time-management skills.
- Valid driver’s license required and ability/willingness to drive company vehicles including a 26' box truck.
- Ability to pass background check, drug screening and maintain required DOT driver qualifications (including MVR checks and DOT physical where applicable).
- Regular, predictable attendance and the ability to work the required schedule at the assigned location.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $25.00 per hour (as stated in source job posting).
- Competitive benefits, associate incentives and employee discount programs.
- Formal training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities across hundreds of locations for rapid career growth.
Work Location & Travel
- Primary work location: 13933 Eckles Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170 (Plymouth, MI).
- Local travel within the district required (customer yards, training sites).
- Must be able to work at the specific location required and travel as necessary.
Employment Type & Regulatory Requirements
- Employment types listed by the client include Full-time and Contractor opportunities; internships may be available.
- This position requires driving company and customer vehicles and is regulated by the U.S. DOT for safety-sensitive roles. Candidates must maintain a driver qualification file which may include:
- Annual motor vehicle record (MVR) checks
- Successful DOT physical
- Safety performance history checks from prior employers
- CDL holders: DOT drug screening within 30 days and FMCSA Clearinghouse review (where applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk and sit as needed; frequent use of hands and arms for handling tasks.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg).
- Visual demands include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants with disabilities.
Why Join
- Hands-on, rotational-style training across sales and operations.
- Structured mentorship to build management skills.
- Clear advancement path into management roles across a national network of sites.
- Competitive hourly pay and employee benefits designed for career growth in logistics & warehouse operations.
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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