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 hands-on experience, ongoing training, and career advancement opportunities in management 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 will apply your degree and fast-learning mindset to run day-to-day business operations and build customer solutions. Typical responsibilities include:
- Develop customer solutions for consumer and commercial accounts, including local and national (Fortune 500) clients
- Manage a large fleet inventory — balancing productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment
- Generate new business leads and deepen existing customer relationships
- Deliver high-quality customer service and quick problem resolution
- Work cross-functionally with sales, operations, finance, customer service and technology teams while participating in training and mentoring programs
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree required; Business or Marketing concentration preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Internship or customer-facing work experience preferred
- Results-oriented, detail-focused with strong time-management skills
- Valid driver’s license required and willingness to drive company vehicles (including 26' box truck)
- Regular, predictable attendance and the ability to work the required schedule and assigned location
- Ability to travel within the district for customer yards and training as needed
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $25 per hour with shift/weekend incentives (as listed by the source)
- Flexible schedules, employee incentives, discount programs and standard benefits offered by the employer
- Hands-on training, mentoring, and a clear career path for advancement into management across nationwide locations
Requirements, Safety & Compliance
This position is safety-sensitive and regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Required pre-employment and ongoing checks include:
- Annual Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintenance of a driver qualification file
- Successfully completed DOT physical exam where required
- Safety Performance History review (requests to prior employers covering the last 3 years)
- CDL holders: DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and FMCSA Clearinghouse review, as applicable
- Background check (employment, education, criminal history) and drug screening required
Physical & Work Environment
- Ability to read, communicate, remember and analyze information and follow instructions
- May be required to stand, walk and sit frequently; use hands to handle items and reach with arms
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
- Vision requirements include close, distance and peripheral vision and depth perception
- Reasonable accommodations are available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
About the Confidential Client
This opportunity is with a confidential client operating in the Logistics & Warehouse industry. The client provides transportation, fleet, and logistics services and supports employee development through structured training, technology, and mentorship.
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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