Sales & Operations Management Trainee
St Joe Petroleum is a family‑owned business built on relationships, reliability, and hard work. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to jump in, learn fast, and make an impact.
Your Day‑to‑Day
• Visit farms, construction sites, truck yards, manufacturing plants, and offices to support customers who depend on our oil, diesel, gas, and propane
• Take product samples, talk through marketing materials, and ask smart questions that uncover ways to improve service and efficiency
• Work side‑by‑side with our drivers and operations team to understand how fuel delivery and logistics really work
• Help us grow by introducing St Joe Petroleum to new businesses in the region
• Roll up your sleeves—this job is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and perfect for someone who doesn’t mind getting a little dirty to help a customer or teammate
You’re a Fit If You:
• Enjoy meeting people and building trust
• Want a career path that leads to leadership
• Thrive in environments where no two days look the same
• Are comfortable traveling and working outdoors or in industrial settings
This role gives you real responsibility, real experience, and a real future in our company.
QualificationsAlignment with Company Values — Demonstrates a Can‑Do Attitude, Integrity, Teamwork, Growth Orientation, and a commitment to Excellence in daily work
Education or Experience — Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant industry or field experience also considered
Communication Skills — Able to communicate clearly with customers, drivers, and operations staff
Problem‑Solving Ability — Capable of identifying issues, asking the right questions, and proposing practical solutions
Technical Comfort — Able to learn and work with a variety of software platforms used for sales, operations, and reporting
Time Management — Organized and able to manage multiple customer visits, tasks, and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Valid Driver’s License — Required for regular travel to customer sites
Physical Capability — Able to lift and handle loads of 35 lbs or more during hands‑on customer and operations support
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant industry or field experience may be considered
- Clear communication with customers, drivers, and operations staff
- Ability to identify issues, ask effective questions, and propose practical solutions
- Ability to learn and use software platforms for sales, operations, and reporting
- Ability to manage multiple customer visits, tasks, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Valid driver's license for regular travel to customer sites
- Ability to lift and handle loads of 35 pounds or more
- Commitment to the company's values, including integrity, teamwork, growth orientation, and excellence
What We Do
St. Joe Petroleum is a family-owned fuel and lubricant distributor serving Northwest Missouri, Northeast Kansas, and Southeast Iowa. The company supplies diesel, gasoline, propane, oils, greases, and related products, with bulk delivery from multiple plants. Its retail operations include Fastgas convenience stores, which sell fuel, beverages, food, and proprietary Fresh Fare offerings, alongside selected restaurant concepts across its service region.
