Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske Truck Leasing; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing in Baton Rouge is seeking a Sales and Operations Management Trainee to run a business unit and rapidly solve customer problems. You will learn Penske's sales processes, technology, and culture through structured training and mentoring, with opportunities across sales, operations, finance, and technology.

You will collaborate with a high-energy team, develop a solid foundation in sales and operations, and enjoy flexible scheduling, benefits, incentives, and nationwide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role preferred.
• Results oriented with attention to detail and good time management.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to drive Penske vehicles including 26’ box truck.
• Willingness to travel within the district and comply with DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions for local and national accounts, including Fortune 500 clients.
• Manage a large inventory of vehicles, balancing fleet productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Generate new business leads and nurture existing customer relationships.
• Ensure complete customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer-facing experience

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Take charge. Think fast. Move forward. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee in our fast-paced environment, you will use your hard-earned degree to run a business and quickly solve problems for our customers – who will depend on you to achieve success.

Penske will introduce you to our sales processes, leading-edge technology and winning company culture through ongoing training and mentoring to help cultivate the skills and expertise you need to succeed in all aspects of our business: sales, operations, finance, customer service, technology and more. You’ll collaborate with a high-energy, driven team as you build a solid foundation in sales and operations. You’ll enjoy flexible schedules, excellent benefits, associate incentives and discount programs. You’ll be on the fast track to furthering your management career, with advancement opportunities at hundreds of our locations nationwide.

Shift

Variable. May include some evenings and weekends.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions to local and national accounts - including many of the Fortune 500.
• Manage our large inventory of world class and nationally recognized vehicles, balancing fleet productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced and dynamic workspace
• Generate new business leads as well as foster existing customer relationships
• Ensure complete customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferred concentration in Business or Marketing
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Internship or related work experience in a customer facing role preferred
• Results oriented, attention to detail and good time management skills
• A valid driver’s license is required, as is the ability and willingness to drive our Penske vehicles, including a 26’ box truck.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes: an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district (customers yards, close geographical area and training sites), work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

Physical Requirements

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Job Category

Management Trainee

Job Family

Operations

Address

6890 Pecue Lane

Primary Location

US-LA-Baton Rouge

Employer

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID

2609542