Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Job Description

Sales and Operations Management Trainee | Penske Truck Leasing

The Tone:
This is an early career management trainee position at Penske Truck Leasing, located in Richland, MS. Penske is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential transportation, logistics, and technology services. In this role, you will quickly take charge of running a business and solving problems for customers, laying a solid foundation in sales and operations. This position is vital for cultivating expertise across various aspects of the business and ensuring customer success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Variable
• Location: In-person, Richland, MS

• Mission: Run a business, solve customer problems, and build a foundational expertise in sales and operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Business Management: Operate a business and quickly solve problems for customers.
• Solution Development: Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions for local and national accounts.
• Inventory Management: Manage vehicle inventory, balancing fleet productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Relationship Building: Generate new business leads and foster existing customer relationships.
• Customer Focus: Ensure complete customer satisfaction.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree required, Entry-Level.
• Experience: Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role preferred.
• Skills: Effective communication (written and verbal), results-oriented, attention to detail, good time management, a valid driver’s license with willingness to drive a 26’ box truck, and the ability to work in a state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Bonus: Preferred concentration in Business or Marketing.