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 adhering to DOT safety regulations. This position offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities across multiple 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
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Sales and Operations Management Trainee. This role blends sales, operations, fleet oversight and customer service while providing structured training and mentorship to accelerate your path into management.
- $25 per hour
- Hands-on training across sales, operations, finance, customer service and technology
- Fast track to management with advancement potential across a national network
- Work in a customer-facing, dynamic logistics environment
Major Responsibilities
- Develop customer solutions for consumer and commercial accounts, including enterprise and Fortune 500 customers
- Manage and optimize a large fleet of vehicles—balancing productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction
- Generate new business leads and cultivate existing customer relationships
- Ensure excellent customer service and timely resolution of operational issues
- Collaborate closely with a high-energy team and participate in training programs and mentoring
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferably Business, Marketing or related)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Internship or prior customer-facing experience preferred
- Results-oriented with strong attention to detail and time management
- Valid driver’s license required and willingness to drive company vehicles, including a 26' box truck
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance
- Willingness to travel within the district for customer yards and training as needed
Important regulatory requirements (role involves driving company and customer vehicles):
- This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and requires a driver qualification file that includes an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers for the last 3 years
- CDL holders will have a DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and are subject to FMCSA Clearinghouse review
- Background check (employment, education, criminal history) and drug screening are required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to read, communicate, remember and analyze information and follow instructions
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to handle items; may reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
- Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
About Confidential Client
Confidential Client is a transportation and logistics services provider delivering transportation, logistics and technology services that help companies and people move forward. The client emphasizes training, safety and customer success, and offers benefits, associate incentives and discount programs. This role is part of a national network of locations with opportunities for career growth.
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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