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Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Confidential Client•Transportation
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$66,257
South Holland, Illinois
18 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 regulations and safety standards. This position offers hands-on experience, ongoing training, and career advancement opportunities in management across multiple 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

As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee with our confidential client in Logistics & Warehouse, you’ll rotate through sales, operations, customer service and fleet management to build a foundation for a management career. Typical responsibilities include:

  • Develop customer solutions for consumer and commercial accounts, including national accounts
  • Generate new business leads and nurture existing customer relationships
  • Manage fleet inventory and balance productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction
  • Ensure a high standard of customer service in a fast-paced environment
  • Use company systems and technology to monitor performance and support sales/operations decisions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in ongoing training and mentoring

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; preferred concentration in Business, Marketing, Logistics or related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Internship or customer-facing work experience preferred
  • Results-oriented mindset, attention to detail and good time management
  • Valid driver’s license required and willingness to drive company and customer vehicles, including 26’ box trucks
  • Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay: $25.00 per hour (as shown in source posting)
  • Benefits: our client offers competitive benefits and associate programs (details available from the employer)
  • Fast-track advancement opportunities across many locations within the organization

Requirements & Compliance

This role requires driving company and customer vehicles and is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Required pre-employment and ongoing checks may include:

  • Current driver qualification file (annual MVR check)
  • DOT physical exam as required by the role
  • Safety performance history requests from prior employers (past 3 years)
  • Drug screening and FMCSA Clearinghouse review for CDL holders
  • Background check (employment, education, criminal history) as part of the hiring process

Note: travel within the district for customer yards and training sites may be required.


Physical & Work Environment

  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms frequently
  • Occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
  • Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception
  • Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants with disabilities

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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