Sales and Operations Management Trainee - Pittsburgh

Penske Logistics

Mar 20

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Sales & Business Development
Pittsburgh

AI generated summary

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing, internship in customer facing role preferred. Strong communication and time management skills, valid driver’s license, ability to travel within district, complete background check and drug screening. Safety conscious with ability to lift up to 25lbs.
The Sales and Operations Management Trainee in Pittsburgh will be responsible for developing customer solutions, managing vehicle inventory, generating new business leads, fostering customer relationships, and ensuring overall customer satisfaction in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Requirements

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.
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.

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.

FAQs

What does a Sales and Operations Management Trainee do?

A Sales and Operations Management Trainee will use their degree to run a business and quickly solve problems for customers, while being introduced to sales processes, technology, and company culture through training and mentoring.

What skills and expertise will I develop as a Sales and Operations Management Trainee?

You will develop skills in sales, operations, finance, customer service, technology, and more, while building a solid foundation in sales and operations through collaboration with a high-energy team.

What benefits and incentives are offered to Sales and Operations Management Trainees?

Sales and Operations Management Trainees enjoy flexible schedules, excellent benefits, associate incentives, and discount programs.

What career advancement opportunities are available for Sales and Operations Management Trainees?

Sales and Operations Management Trainees have the opportunity for advancement and furthering their management career at hundreds of Penske locations nationwide.

Penske Logistics

Transportation

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1969

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Penske Logistics is a Penske Transportation Solutions company. We provide supply chain management and logistics solutions to leading brands around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, freight management, and dry-van truckload services. Penske offers customized supply chain and logistics solutions including: Dedicated Contract Carriage; Distribution Center Management; Freight Management; Freight Brokerage; Transportation Management Solutions (TMS); Lead Logistics Provider (LLP), Control Tower and 4PL Solutions. We serve a variety of industries including: automotive; food, beverage, grocery, wine and spirits; cold chain; convenience and drug stores; quick service restaurants (QSRs); retail; big box retailers; building and construction products; CPG; healthcare; industrial manufacturing; consumer appliances and consumer electronics; and many others.