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Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Confidential Client•Transportation
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$89,959
Indianapolis, Indiana
17 Hours Ago

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 safety regulations and maintaining driver qualifications. This position offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities across Confidential Client's nationwide locations.

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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 a Sales and Operations Management Trainee to join their Indianapolis, IN team. This is an entry-level, fast-paced role that provides hands-on experience across sales, operations, fleet management and customer service as you develop into a future manager.

  • Manage fleet productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction in a high-volume environment
  • Develop solutions for consumer and commercial customers, including local and national accounts
  • Generate new business leads and strengthen existing client relationships
  • Use company tools and systems to support day-to-day operations and reporting
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, finance, technology, customer service)
  • Participate in ongoing training, mentoring and rotational assignments to broaden skills

Compensation & Location

  • Pay rate: $25.00 per hour (as listed in source).
  • Estimated annual figure shown on source: approximately $89,960/year (estimate only). Do not rely on the estimate for wage guarantees.
  • Work location: Indianapolis, IN (on-site at the specified district/location). Travel within the district may be required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Marketing or related concentration preferred)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Customer-facing internship or related experience preferred
  • Results-oriented with attention to detail and strong time management
  • Valid driver’s license required and ability/willingness to drive company vehicles, including 26’ box trucks
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the role

DOT & Safety Requirements

This position involves driving Penske and/or customer vehicles and is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Candidates must be able to maintain a driver qualification file which may include:

  • Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
  • Successfully completed DOT physical
  • Safety performance history requests from prior employers (last 3 years)
  • CDL holders: DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and FMCSA Clearinghouse review

Employment is contingent on successful completion of required background checks, verification of education/employment, and drug screening where applicable.


Physical & Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Frequently required to stand, walk and sit
  • Regular use of hands to handle objects; reach with hands and arms
  • Occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
  • Specific vision abilities required (close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjustment)
  • Role is safety-sensitive; ability to remain alert and to accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety is required

Why Join

  • Structured training and mentoring program to accelerate management career growth
  • Exposure to sales, operations, finance, technology and customer service
  • Competitive pay and employee benefits; associate incentives and discount programs
  • Advancement opportunities across a large national network of locations

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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.

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