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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: 2824 Spring Forest Road., Raleigh NC 27604
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: 2824 Spring Forest Road
Primary Location: US-NC-Raleigh
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Req ID: 2613181
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: 2824 Spring Forest Road., Raleigh NC 27604
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: 2824 Spring Forest Road
Primary Location: US-NC-Raleigh
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Req ID: 2613181
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Who's Hiring
- Enterprise Mobility342
- Penske Truck Leasing70
- Johnson Controls68
- True North61
- Red Bull57
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Sports & Recreation
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales trainee jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Strong verbal communication and active listening skills demonstrated in customer-facing roles
- Ability to learn and apply CRM software such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Goal-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to meet targets or quotas
- Willingness to complete a structured onboarding and training curriculum
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for field or territory-based roles
Tips for Your Sales Trainee Job Search
Quantify your sales-adjacent wins
Sales trainee resumes stand out when they show numbers, even from non-sales roles. Include conversion rates from customer service work, revenue you handled as a cashier, or membership totals you grew in a campus organization. Hiring managers look for proof you can move people to a decision.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sales trainee openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the sales cycle
Different sales trainee roles emphasize different stages: prospecting, demos, or closing. Read each job description carefully and mirror the language it uses. A listing heavy on 'pipeline generation' wants different resume language than one focused on 'relationship management' or 'in-store conversion.'
Target companies with formal rotational programs
Structured sales training programs at companies in financial services, medical devices, and enterprise software accelerate your ramp time significantly. Search for postings that mention 'rotational,' 'classroom training,' or 'mentorship cohort', these roles build skills faster than sink-or-swim environments.
Prepare a 30-60-90 day plan for your interview
Sales trainee interviewers frequently ask how you'd approach your first months on the job. Come prepared with a concrete plan: what you'd learn in week one, which accounts or segments you'd prioritize, and how you'd measure early progress. It signals coachability and initiative at once.
Negotiate your ramp commission structure
Many sales trainee offers include a draw against commission or a guaranteed base that steps down after your ramp period ends. Before accepting, clarify exactly when variable pay kicks in, what quota you'll be held to at month three versus month six, and whether the ramp is recoverable or non-recoverable.
Sales Trainee Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sales trainees?
Enterprise Mobility, Penske Truck Leasing, and Johnson Controls are hiring the most sales trainees right now, with openings concentrated in Georgia, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries driving the most volume include financial services, medical devices, and business-to-business technology.
How many sales trainee jobs are remote?
About 14% of sales trainee openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest in inside sales and software sales development representative roles. Field sales, retail management training, and territory-based positions are almost always in-person, as they require local client visits or physical store presence.
How do you become a sales trainee?
Start by building customer-facing experience in retail, hospitality, or campus leadership roles, then apply to companies that run formal sales training programs. Prepare a resume that highlights persuasion, communication, and any results you drove. During interviews, show you can take direction, follow a process, and stay motivated through rejection, since those are the traits formal programs are designed to develop.
Can you get a sales trainee job with no experience?
Yes, many sales trainee programs are built for candidates with no direct sales experience. Employers in financial services, insurance, and B2B technology hire specifically for coachability and communication skills rather than a pre-existing book of business. Highlight any role where you had to persuade, present, or serve customers, and be ready to explain why you want a career in sales specifically.
What does the sales trainee interview process look like?
Most sales trainee interview processes include a phone screen focused on your background and motivation, followed by one or two rounds of behavioral interviews using the STAR format. Many employers add a role-play exercise where you pitch a product or handle a mock objection to test your instincts under pressure. Some programs finish with a panel interview or presentation to a hiring committee before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to sales trainee jobs?
You can find and apply to sales trainee jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background, target industry, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing. New positions are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at catching fresh openings before they fill.
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