Sales and Operations Management Trainee
The Sales and Operations Management Trainee at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on developing skills in sales, operations, finance, and customer service within a fast-paced 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 ongoing training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities across Confidential Client's nationwide 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.
What You’ll Do
As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee with our Confidential Client, you’ll join a fast-paced logistics & warehouse team and learn end-to-end operations while building a foundation in sales, fleet/facility management, and customer service. This is an entry-level management-track role with structured training, hands-on responsibility, and clear advancement pathways.
- Develop solutions for consumer and commercial accounts, including support for national customers and Fortune 500 clients
- Support fleet productivity and profitability by managing inventory, vehicle readiness, and utilization
- Drive new business development and nurture existing client relationships
- Deliver excellent customer service across sales and operations interactions
- Participate in cross-functional projects across sales, operations, finance, and technology
- Complete required DOT and driver qualification processes and maintain compliance for driving assignments
Why This Role Matters
You will be trained to operate and grow a location-level business, with a focus on both customer-facing sales and behind-the-scenes operational execution. This role prepares you for future leadership — ideal for candidates targeting a fast track into management in logistics, fleet, or operations.
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay: $25.00 per hour (as listed)
- Employment types: Full-Time / Contractor / Internship (as applicable)
- Regular, predictable attendance and the ability to work the assigned schedule at the specified location are required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Marketing, or similar preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Customer-facing internship or related experience preferred
- Results-oriented with attention to detail and good time management
- Valid driver’s license required; ability and willingness to drive company vehicles, including 26' box trucks
- Willingness to travel within the district for customer visits and training
- Must complete background check, drug screening, and required DOT physical/MVR checks as part of the driver qualification file
- CDL holders: DOT drug screening within 30 days and FMCSA Clearinghouse review as required
Regulatory & Safety Notes
This position involves driving company and customer vehicles and is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Candidates must be able to maintain required driver qualification documentation (MVR, DOT physical, safety history). The role may be designated safety-sensitive; working in a constant state of alertness and following safety procedures is required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit as needed
- Frequent use of hands and arms to handle materials and operate equipment
- Occasional lifting/moving of up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
- Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
What We Offer
- Structured training and ongoing mentoring to build sales and operations expertise
- Opportunities for advancement to management roles across nationwide locations
- Flexible scheduling options, benefits where applicable, associate incentives, and employee discounts
- Hands-on experience managing operations and customer relationships in a logistics & warehouse environment
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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