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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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Sales and Operations Management Trainee to learn the business, engage customers, and support day-to-day fleet and operations activities at the Elkhart, IN location. This is a fast-paced role designed to develop future leaders in sales and operations across our logistics & warehouse network.

• Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions for local and national accounts, including Fortune 500 customers
• Manage a large inventory of nationally recognized vehicles and coordinate fleet productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction
• Generate new business leads and strengthen existing customer relationships
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve problems quickly and professionally
• Learn company sales processes, technology tools, and business operations through hands-on training and mentoring
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, finance, customer service, technology) to support growth and service objectives

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Marketing, or related fields preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Internship or customer-facing work experience preferred but not required
• Results-oriented with strong attention to detail and time management abilities
• Valid driver’s license required and willingness to drive company vehicles, including 26’ box trucks
• Able to maintain regular, predictable, full attendance
• Willingness to travel within the district for customer visits and training as required
• Must complete a driver qualification file and maintain DOT-required records (annual MVR check, DOT physical, Safety Performance History request). CDL holders will require DOT drug screening within 30 days and FMCSA Clearinghouse review when applicable
• Successful completion of background check (employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required

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Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to read, communicate, and follow instructions clearly
• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting; regular use of hands and arms
• Occasional lifting/moving up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
• Vision requirements: close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Role is safety-sensitive and regulated by DOT when driving company or customer vehicles; requires constant alertness and adherence to safety procedures

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $25.00 per hour (approx. $73,944 estimated annual equivalent)
• Employment type: Full-Time (with internship-class development opportunities)
• Benefits include flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, associate incentive programs, employee discounts, and clear advancement pathways across nationwide locations

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Location & Eligibility

• Work location: Elkhart, IN (2220 Toledo Road, Elkhart, IN 46514)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and able to meet DOT and company requirements for vehicle operation

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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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