Sales and Operations Management Trainee – Sales and Operations

Job Description

Sales and Operations Management Trainee | Penske Truck Leasing

The Tone:
This is an early career opportunity at Penske Truck Leasing, located in Plymouth, MI. Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and advanced transportation, logistics, and technology services to help companies and people move forward. This role is crucial for developing future business leaders who will manage sales, operations, and customer relationships, contributing directly to customer success and company growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Plymouth, MI
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: Collaborate with a high-energy, driven team.
• Mission: Solve problems for customers and manage business operations to achieve success in sales and operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Business Leadership: Utilize your degree to run a business, quickly solve problems for customers, and ensure their success.
• Sales & Operations Development: Cultivate skills and expertise across sales processes, operations, finance, customer service, and technology through ongoing training and mentoring.
• Account Management: Develop solutions for consumer and commercial customers, including Fortune 500 accounts, while generating new business leads and fostering existing relationships.
• Fleet Management: Manage a large inventory of world-class and nationally recognized vehicles, balancing fleet productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure complete customer satisfaction by addressing customer needs and challenges effectively.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree required, with a preferred concentration in Business or Marketing, for this entry-level career opportunity.
• Experience: A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability and willingness to operate Penske vehicles, including a 26’ box truck. This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and requires maintaining a current driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers.
• Skills: Exhibit effective communication skills, both written and verbal, along with being results-oriented, detail-oriented, and possessing good time management abilities.
• Bonus: Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role is preferred. Willingness to travel as necessary within the district (customers yards, close geographical area, and training sites), work the required schedule, and work at the specific location.