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, Transportation & Logistics.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

This entry-level Sales and Operations Management Trainee role in Mendota Heights, MN pays $25.00 per hour and is a full-time, fast-track management development position. As a trainee you will rotate through sales, operations, customer service, finance and technology tasks to build the skills required to run a branch and lead teams.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop tailored solutions for consumer and commercial customers, including local and national accounts.
• Build new business leads and nurture existing customer relationships to drive revenue.
• Manage inventory and vehicle fleet to balance productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Deliver excellent customer service in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with a driven team and participate in training and mentoring programs.
• Complete required operational and administrative duties to support branch performance.

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Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Marketing, or related concentration preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Results-oriented, detail-focused, and good time-management skills.
• Internship or customer-facing work experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive company vehicles (including 26' box trucks).
• Ability to work a required schedule with regular, predictable attendance.

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Requirements & regulatory compliance

This role involves driving company and customer vehicles and is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Candidates selected must maintain a driver qualification file which may include:

• Annual motor vehicle record (MVR) checks.
• A successfully completed DOT physical.
• Safety Performance History records requests from prior employers (last 3 years).
• CDL holders: DOT drug screening within 30 days of hire and FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Background check (employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

We comply with applicable federal and Minnesota state hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — if you need an accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential job functions, please notify us.

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Physical demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands for handling/feeling tasks.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg).
• Vision requirements: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The position requires alertness and the ability to work safely around vehicles and equipment.

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Compensation & benefits

• Pay: $25.00 per hour (as advertised).
• Benefits: flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits package, associate incentives, and employee discounts.
• Career path: structured training, mentoring and advancement opportunities across hundreds of locations.

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About the employer

This opportunity is with a Confidential Client in the Transportation & Logistics sector focused on truck rental and fleet services. The organization provides industry-leading training, technology and development for associates pursuing management careers in operations and sales.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.