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 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 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 for our confidential client, you’ll complete an immersive training program to learn sales, operations, fleet management and customer service. You will rotate through core business areas and take on responsibilities that support daily operations and revenue growth.
- Develop solutions for consumer and commercial customers, including local and national accounts
- Manage inventory and fleet productivity, balancing utilization, profitability and customer satisfaction
- Generate new business leads and grow existing customer relationships
- Support sales processes, customer billing and basic finance tasks
- Use company systems and technology to track operations and improve efficiency
- Work cross-functionally with operations, sales, finance and service teams to solve problems quickly
What We’re Looking For
Candidates who can hit the ground running, learn quickly, and demonstrate strong customer focus and safety awareness.
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferred concentration in Business, Marketing or related field)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Internship or customer-facing experience preferred
- Results-oriented, detail focused and good time management skills
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive company vehicles, including a 26' box truck
- Willingness to travel within the district for customer visits and training
- Ability to pass background check, drug screening and other onboarding requirements
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $25.00 per hour (as listed) — estimated annual pay shown on the original posting
- Benefits: flexible scheduling, paid benefits, associate incentives, and employee discount programs
- Career path: structured training, mentoring and advancement opportunities across multiple locations
Work Location & Schedule
- Primary work location: 13933 Eckles Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170 (onsite)
- Schedule: full-time with district travel as required; regular, predictable attendance is an essential function
DOT & Safety Requirements
This role involves driving company and customer vehicles and is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Employment is contingent on maintaining a current driver qualification file as required by law and company policy, which includes:
- Annual motor vehicle record (MVR) checks
- Successful completion of a DOT physical exam (when required)
- Safety Performance History records request from prior employers (past 3 years)
- CDL holders: DOT drug screening within 30 days of hire and FMCSA Clearinghouse review (if applicable)
Associates must be able to work in a safety-sensitive environment and accept responsibility for their own safety and that of others.
Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations will be considered. Typical duties require the ability to:
- Read, communicate and analyze information
- Stand, walk and sit during shifts
- Use hands to handle materials and reach with arms
- Occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
- Meet vision requirements including close and distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
Additional Hiring Details
- Employment types: Full-time and Internship opportunities (as listed)
- Pre-employment background checks, education/experience verification and drug screening may be required
- This posting is managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiter; the hiring employer is Confidential Client
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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