What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Trainee position at Penske Automotive Group?
Penske Automotive Group is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals in the Atlanta area to join our Management Training program. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the inner workings of all the departments within an automotive dealership and fast-track your career!
JOIN OUR TEAM
Penske Automotive Group (PAG) is the second largest U.S. auto retailer, recognized as a Fortune 500 Company and as one of the "Best Dealerships to Work For" by Automotive News. At PAG, we strive to create a positive and challenging workplace that promotes excellence and achievement, and we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are looking for dedicated and motivated graduates who share that same passion and desire to start their career in the automotive industry.
PAG Management Trainees will complete an 18-month training program with hands-on experience to gain comprehensive knowledge of all automotive dealership departments, people, and processes.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Recent graduates with a bachelor's degree.
- Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role preferred.
- Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience.
- Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Penske Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
Qualifications:
Competencies
- Positive and professional attitude with the ability to get along with others
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of staff
- Strong multi-tasker and with the ability to prioritize accordingly
- Must be proficient in dealing with fast-paced, rapidly changing, and often ambiguous environments; be organized and have a commitment to details
- Positive and approachable attitude
- Organized and goal-oriented professional
- Sound judgment and critical thinking skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
- Provide excellent customer service
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to:
- Sit, walk, and stand
- Use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment
- Reach with hands and arms
- Lift up to 25 pounds
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Dependent upon the requirements of the internship
Required Education and Experience
College Junior or Senior. Graduate students and recent graduates may be considered.