Sales and Operations Management Trainee

Penske Truck Leasing Co.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Discount programs

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Sales and Operations Management Trainee. You will use your degree to run a business, solve problems for customers, and learn sales, operations, finance, and customer service through structured training and mentoring.

You’ll work with a high-energy team, with flexible schedules, associate incentives, and discount programs. Advancement opportunities follow a 6–9 month training period and base pay increases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing required or preferred
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Previous customer-facing internship or work experience preferred
• Strong time management and attention to detail

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Time management

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing

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.

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.

Work Location: 4680 Laredo Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Work Schedule: Candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule that will include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

Why is Penske for you?

• Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
• Our Sales and Operations Management Trainee role is an hourly role, offering a starting salary of at least $25.00 per hour or $52,000 per year. Plus premium pay for weekend work ($2.00 weekend differential). (May vary based on prior relevant work experience and market)
• Advancement opportunities follow 6–9-month training period and include a generous base pay increase at that time.

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.

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: 4680 Laredo Ave.

Primary Location: US-FL-Fort Myers

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID: 2612637