Sales and Operations Management Trainee
The Sales and Operations Management Trainee at Confidential Client is an entry-level role designed for recent bachelor's degree graduates to develop skills in sales, operations, finance, and customer service within a fast-paced environment. The position involves managing vehicle inventory, generating business leads, and ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to DOT safety regulations. This role offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities across multiple 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.
Summary
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Sales and Operations Management Trainee to join a fast-paced logistics & warehouse team in Roseville, MN. This role combines sales, fleet and operations exposure with hands-on training and mentoring. Compensation: $25 per hour. Employment type: Contract / Full time / Internship.
What You’ll Do
As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee you will:
- Learn and apply sales processes to develop consumer and commercial account solutions (including large and national accounts).
- Support fleet and inventory management to balance productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- Generate new business leads and nurture existing customer relationships.
- Deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Participate in structured training and mentoring across sales, operations, finance, customer service and technology.
- Travel locally within the district as required for customer visits and training.
Who We’re Looking For
Minimum 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, detail-focused, and strong time-management skills.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive company vehicles (including ability/willingness to operate a 26’ box truck).
- Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file as required by DOT-regulated roles (annual MVR check, DOT physical, safety performance history checks; CDL holders subject to DOT drug screening and FMCSA Clearinghouse review).
- Willingness to complete background check, drug screening, company application, and to work the required schedule at the assigned location.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
Physical & Safety Requirements
- Ability to read, communicate, remember, analyze and follow instructions.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands/arms, reach, and occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs (12 kg).
- Vision abilities: close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- 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 take responsibility for safety.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly wage: $25 per hour.
- Participation in company benefits, associate incentives and discount programs (details provided by the hiring organization).
- Training and mentorship aimed at development into leadership and management roles across the network of locations.
Location & Employment Type
- Work location: Roseville, MN (Confidential Client site).
- Employment type: Contract / Full time / Internship (as listed).
Keywords & Skills (for applicants)
- Sales and Operations Management Trainee
- Fleet management
- Customer-facing sales
- Inventory & operations support
- DOT-regulated driving roles
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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