Sales and Operations Management Trainee

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 and enjoy flexible schedules, excellent benefits, associate incentives and discount programs.

• 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.

• Competitive wage and great benefits.
• Hourly role with a starting salary of at least $52,000 per year (may vary based on prior relevant work experience and market).
• Premium pay for weekend work ($3.00 to $4.00 per hour).
• Advancement opportunities following a 6–9‑month training period with a generous base pay increase.

Must be prepared to work a weekend day and holidays as necessary.

• 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.
• Regulation by the DOT requires a current driver qualification file and related documentation.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district and complete background investigation and drug screening.

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met 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 information, and follow instructions or guidelines.
• During duties, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to touch, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lb/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

$26.80/hr or $55,744/yr, reviewed every 4–6 months.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.