Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Job Description

Sales and Operations Management Trainee | Penske Truck Leasing

The Tone:
This is an early career Sales and Operations Management Trainee position at Penske Truck Leasing, located at the Penske facility at 4469 Steelway Blvd N in Liverpool, NY. Penske Truck Leasing is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential transportation, logistics, and technology services to help companies and people move forward. As a trainee, you will run a business and quickly solve problems for customers, who depend on you for their success. The role involves comprehensive training and mentoring in sales processes, technology, and company culture to cultivate skills across sales, operations, finance, and customer service, offering a fast track to a management career with advancement opportunities nationwide.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Liverpool, NY
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: Works collaboratively with a high-energy, driven team.
• Mission: To lead a business, solve critical customer problems, and develop expertise across sales, operations, finance, and customer service.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Customer Solutions: Develop comprehensive consumer and commercial customer solutions for both local and national accounts, including engagements with many Fortune 500 companies.
• Fleet Management: Manage a large inventory of world-class and nationally recognized vehicles, strategically balancing fleet productivity, profitability, and overall customer satisfaction in a continually evolving workspace.
• Business Development: Actively generate new business leads through various channels and diligently foster existing customer relationships to ensure sustained loyalty and growth.
• Service Assurance: Ensure complete customer satisfaction by responding effectively to customer needs and resolving issues promptly within a responsive and demanding environment.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training and mentoring within a collaborative, driven team to build a solid foundation in all aspects of the business, including sales processes, operations, finance, and technology.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree is a required qualification, with a preferred concentration of study in Business or Marketing. This position is suitable for entry-level professionals.
• Experience: No specific prior years of experience are required; however, an internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role is preferred for this position.
• Skills: Demonstrated effective communication skills, encompassing both written and verbal proficiency, are essential. Candidates must possess a results-oriented mindset, exhibit keen attention to detail, and demonstrate good time management skills. Furthermore, a valid driver’s license is required, along with the proven ability and willingness to safely operate Penske vehicles, including a 26’ box truck.