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 career 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.
What You’ll Do
As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee with our confidential client in the Logistics & Warehouse industry, you’ll use your bachelor’s degree and on-the-job training to run a local branch, support customers, and develop the skills to advance into management quickly.
Major responsibilities include:
- Develop solutions for consumer and commercial customers, supporting local and national accounts (including Fortune 500 clients).
- Manage a large fleet inventory—balancing productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
- Generate new business leads and grow existing customer relationships.
- Deliver outstanding customer service and resolve issues quickly.
- Collaborate across sales, operations, finance, customer service and technology teams.
- Complete training and mentoring programs designed to accelerate your management career.
- Drive company vehicles as needed, including 26' box trucks, while following DOT and company safety requirements.
Qualifications
Required and preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Business or Marketing preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Internship or related customer-facing experience preferred.
- Results-oriented with strong attention to detail and time management.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness/ability to drive company vehicles, including 26' box trucks.
- Ability to pass background checks, drug screening and other pre-employment checks as required.
- Able to perform essential physical tasks (occasionally lift up to 25 lbs, stand/walk/sit as job requires).
- Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this role.
Note: Because this role involves driving company and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Candidates must meet driver qualification requirements (including MVR checks, a DOT physical, and safety performance history requests). CDL holders will have additional screening and a Clearinghouse review as required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $25.00 per hour (as listed by the hiring client).
- Flexible schedules and advancement opportunities at multiple locations nationwide.
- Benefits, associate incentives and employee discount programs may be available.
- Structured training and mentoring to prepare you for management roles.
Important Details & Additional Requirements
- Employment types: Full-time; contractor or internship opportunities may be available.
- Work location: Perrysburg, OH (local worksite required).
- Travel: Willingness to travel within the district for customer sites and training.
- Pre-employment requirements: completion of the client’s employment application, background investigation (employment, education and criminal history), drug screening, and any required DOT checks.
- Safety-sensitive position: ability to work in a constant state of alertness and to follow safety procedures is required.
- Reasonable accommodations will be considered for candidates with disabilities.
About the Confidential Client
Confidential Client is a leading provider in the Logistics & Warehouse industry, delivering transportation, fleet and operational solutions. They focus on training and developing associates to build long-term careers in operations and management.
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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