Leadership & Business Development Trainee

JX Truck Center
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Elmhurst
216 West Diversey Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 15, 2025
Description The Leadership & Business Development Trainee Program is designed to develop the future business development executives and leaders of JX Enterprises. As a Leadership & Business Development Trainee, you will go through a 6 month experiential training program that will provide you with the experience, skills, and tools necessary to solve client business and transportation challenges with JX's value-added solutions. This is a Monday - Friday, first shift position. Pay: $21.84 - $28.85/hour (Depending on experience) Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday) Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Participants are given exposure to the entire organization through a standard progression of assignments within our Parts, Service, Corporate, Rental, Lease, New Truck, and Used Truck divisions. Upon completion of those rotations, the Leadership & Business Development Trainee will assume one of two roles: Business Development Representative: As a Business Development Representative, you will be responsible for working closely with other associates to identify clients and deliver a wide array of solutions to the industry. Leadership Associate: As a Leadership Associate, you will be responsible for working in and growing your knowledge and skills within a specific department. You will be given a development path to prepare and guide you towards a future leadership role. Upon successful completion of all goals, targets, and training for either the Business Development Representative position or the Leadership Associate position, the Associate will be promoted to a new position, including but not limited to: Business Development: New Trucks Sales Executive Used Truck Sales Executive Leasing Sales Executive Rental Sales Executive Business Development Executive Leadership: Assistant Body Shop Manager Assistant Parts Manager Assistant Service Manager Assistant Operations Manager Assistant Corporate Manager The promotion and placement within a department and role will be determined based on a variety of factors including the associate's performance and desired career path, as well as departmental needs. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor or Associate's degree preferred in business, marketing, transportation, engineering or related field. Ability to communicate effectively in writing, over the phone, and in person. Comfortable soliciting new business and meeting new people. Disciplined, with good organizational and time management skills. Able to work with minimal supervision. Ability to travel up to 25% with overnight stays within our 4 state service territory. Intermediate experience with CRM systems and Google Drive preferred. Valid driver's license required, Commercial driver's license (CDL) preferred or the ability and willingness to obtain a CDL. Dependable and reliable attendance required Intermediate computer skills Employee Benefits: Insurance: Medical - PPO and HDHP options Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Group Term Life Insurance (company paid) Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid) Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Volunteer Time-Off Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Bereavement/Funeral Compensation: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Incentive Programs Shift Differential Program Tool Rewards Program Safety shoe and glasses program Other: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness incentives Company paid and provided uniforms Training: In-House, Instructor-Led, and Online JX Enterprises, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Qualifications Behaviors Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Motivations Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Financial - Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Education Bachelors of Business Administration (preferred) Licenses & Certifications DL (required) Skills Presentation Skills (preferred) Phone Skills (preferred) Computer Skills (preferred) Sales Skills (preferred) Relationship Building Skills (preferred) Communication Skills (preferred)