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.

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What You’ll Do

As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee for our confidential client in Fort Wayne, IN, you’ll join an accelerated development program that rotates you through sales, operations, finance, customer service and technology. This is an entry-level management track designed to build business acumen and leadership skills quickly.

• Develop customer solutions for consumer and commercial accounts, including national accounts and Fortune 500 customers
• Manage inventory and fleet productivity while balancing profitability and customer satisfaction
• Generate new business leads and grow existing customer relationships
• Deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Participate in ongoing training, mentoring and cross-functional assignments to prepare for management roles

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Marketing or related field preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Results-oriented with attention to detail and strong time management
• Internship or customer-facing experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to operate company vehicles, including 26' box trucks
• Able to maintain regular, predictable attendance
• Able and willing to travel within the district for customer visits and training

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate: $25.00 per hour (as listed by the source)
• Competitive benefits, associate incentives and discount programs
• Structured development and clear advancement opportunities across multiple locations

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Requirements & Compliance

This role involves driving company and customer vehicles and is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Employment requires maintaining a current driver qualification file which may include:

• Annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check
• Successful DOT physical exam
• Safety performance history checks from prior employers (past 3 years)
• CDL holders: DOT drug screening within 30 days and FMCSA Clearinghouse review
• Background check (employment, education, criminal history) and drug screening as required

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Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations will be considered. Typical demands include:

• Ability to read, communicate, analyze information and follow instructions
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching and use of hands
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
• Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

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About the Opportunity

This is an early-career, fast-track management trainee role with hands-on experience across sales and operations in the logistics & warehouse sector. You’ll work with cross-functional teams, receive structured mentoring, and prepare for leadership roles across a large network of locations.

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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.