Dealership Manager Trainee

Hunter Truck; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hunter Truck is seeking a Dealership Manager Trainee in Allentown, PA. The program offers rotations across Parts, Service, Truck Sales, Leasing, Finance, and Corporate to prepare you for leadership roles within the network.

You will gain hands-on experience, build relationships with management, customers, and vendors, and participate in events and training to advance your career. CDL training is included as part of the program.

Qualifications

• Education: College degree preferred or 2 years in heavy-duty truck-related work.
• Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic truck knowledge; ability to type.
• Communication: Read/interpret business and technical materials; write reports and communicate with managers and customers.
• Licenses: Valid driver's license; CDL required and Vehicle Sales License if required in your state (upon hire).
• Physical: Frequent walking/driving; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs; vision requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured Dealership Trainee program with rotations across Parts, Service, Truck Sales, Leasing, Finance, and Corporate.
• Gain hands-on experience in departmental operations and procedures; develop leadership skills.
• Establish positive relationships with management, customers, and vendors.
• Attend OEM, vendor, and dealership-sponsored events and training sessions.
• Complete required training and obtain a CDL in your state.
• Demonstrate problem-solving, customer care, creative thinking, and teamwork.
• Participate in regular review meetings with managers and mentors; progress toward placement within Hunter Truck.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Truck knowledge

Typing

Education

College degree preferred

2 years in heavy-duty truck industry

Tools

None

Job description

NOW HIRING: Dealership Manager Trainee

At Hunter Truck, our people are the heart of everything we do, and we’re excited to grow our team! Since 1938, our family-owned Peterbilt dealership has built its reputation on integrity, teamwork, and outstanding service across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly makes an impact, you’ll thrive here.

Come build your career with a team that invests in you from day one.

Position at a glance

Location: Allentown, PA

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Address: 9981 Old Route 22, Breinigsville, PA 18031

What You’ll Do

As a Dealership Trainee , you’ll participate in a structured, hands‑on development program designed to prepare you for leadership roles within the Hunter Truck dealership network. You will:

• Complete a structured Dealership Trainee program with rotations through all key departments: Parts, Service, Truck Sales, Leasing, Finance, and Corporate.
• Gain hands‑on experience in departmental operations, policies, procedures, and skills necessary for progression.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with management, customers, and vendors.
• Attend OEM, vendor, and dealership‑sponsored events and training sessions.
• Complete required training and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in your state.
• Demonstrate competence in problem‑solving, customer care, creative thinking, team leadership, project execution, and group presentations.
• Participate in regular review meetings with department managers, the General Manager, corporate support, and a mentor.
• Upon successful program completion, accept placement within the Hunter Truck dealership network to continue your career path.

What You Bring

• Education & Experience: College degree preferred, or 2 years of work experience in the heavy‑duty truck or related industry. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet applications; basic truck knowledge; ability to type.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read and interpret business and technical materials, write reports and correspondence, and present effectively to managers, clients, and customers.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver’s license required, must meet company insurability standards. CDL required and Vehicle Sales License if required in your state (both can be obtained upon hire).
• Physical Requirements: Frequent walking and driving; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; occasional lifting/moving up to 50 lbs. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.

Why Work With Us

• Your hard work earns real rewards with competitive pay and bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package to keep you and your family covered — including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and a variety of optional supplemental benefits
• 401(k) with company match because your future matters
• Competitive paid time off and paid holidays to support work‑life balance
• Company‑paid training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities to help you grow professionally
• A supportive, team‑first culture where your contributions are recognized and valued
• Stability you can count on with a family‑owned company trusted since 1938
• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources designed to support you both on and off the job

Hunter Truck is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all employees.