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Sales and Operations Management Trainee 2000 SIGN ON BONUS

Confidential Client•Transportation
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$68,531
Auburn, Maine
3 Days 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 regulations and maintaining driver qualifications. This position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus, ongoing training, and career 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

As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee you will be fast-tracked into a hands-on management role where you’ll learn sales, operations, finance and customer service while managing fleet and customer relationships.

  • Develop tailored solutions for consumer and commercial customers, including local and national accounts
  • Manage fleet productivity and profitability while maintaining high customer satisfaction
  • Generate new business leads and nurture existing client relationships
  • Use company sales processes and technology to drive results
  • Collaborate with a high-energy team and participate in ongoing training and mentoring
  • Work toward management and advancement opportunities across the client’s locations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Business or Marketing concentration preferred)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Internship or customer-facing experience preferred
  • Results-oriented with attention to detail and strong time-management
  • Valid driver’s license required; willingness and ability to drive vehicles up to a 26' box truck
  • Ability to meet DOT and client driver-provider requirements (see below)
  • Regular, predictable attendance and ability to work required schedule
  • Willingness to complete background check and drug screening as required

DOT & Driver Requirements (if applicable)

This role involves driving company and/or customer vehicles and is regulated by the Department of Transportation. Candidates must be able to maintain a driver qualification file, which may include:

  • Annual motor vehicle record (MVR) check
  • Successful DOT physical exam
  • Safety Performance History records request from prior employers (past 3 years)
  • CDL holders: DOT drug screening within 30 days and FMCSA Clearinghouse review (if applicable)

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay: $25.00 per hour
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus
  • Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, retirement and associate programs) — full details provided by the employer
  • Flexible schedules, associate incentives, and employee discounts
  • Fast-track development and advancement into management roles

Physical & Work Conditions

  • Ability to read, communicate, remember and analyze information
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach, and use hands and arms
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
  • Specific vision abilities required (close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjustment)
  • This is a safety-sensitive position; associates must be alert and follow safety procedures

Location & Employment Type

  • Location: Auburn, ME (position will be local to the client’s facility in Auburn, ME)
  • Employment types (as listed by the client): FULL_TIME, CONTRACTOR, INTERNSHIP

About Our Client

Confidential Client is a leading provider in the Logistics & Warehouse sector. The client invests in training and development to accelerate career growth for motivated associates.


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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