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Job Title


Leadership Business Development Trainee


Company : JX Truck Center


Location : kalamazoo, MI


Created : 2024-10-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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. Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pay: $21.64 - $28.85/hour (Depending on Experience) 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 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 Education Bachelors of Business Administration (preferred) Licenses & Certifications DL (preferred) Skills Communication Skills (preferred) Relationship Building Skills (preferred) Sales Skills (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities