About the role#
This is a part-time internship for students interested in transportation and logistics. You will work with sales, administrative, service, and operations teams to gain hands-on experience in the industry. This position involves managing vehicle inventory and supporting customer accounts.
What you'll do#
- Manage and oversee a large fleet of vehicles.
- Match vehicle demand with current availability.
- Handle the full inbound and outbound sales process.
- Generate new business leads while maintaining existing customer relationships.
- Coordinate all aspects of customer accounts to ensure satisfaction.
- Complete additional projects and tasks as assigned by your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to drive Penske vehicles, including 26-foot box trucks.
- At least 6 months of retail sales or customer service experience is preferred.
- Bilingual skills in Spanish are preferred.
- Ability to make independent decisions, work in a team, and maintain a positive attitude.
- You must be able to pass a background investigation, drug screening, and maintain a driver qualification file as required by the Department of Transportation.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Louis, Missouri.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- This is a paid, part-time position.
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics is a subsidiary of Penske Transportation Solutions based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1969, the company provides supply chain and logistics services including distribution center management, transportation management, and freight brokerage. It serves a wide range of sectors such as automotive, healthcare, retail, and food and beverage. The organization employs over 10,001 people.
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