Branch Manager

Socket.dev; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands and seeks a Branch Manager I to oversee daily operations, financials, and vendor relations. This role drives profitability, maintains high customer service levels, and leads a team of staff toward positive culture and strong performance.

Responsibilities include developing business plans, managing reservations, coaching staff, and coordinating with external partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates Degree preferred.
• Previous management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in car rental, hospitality, or tourism a plus.
• Result oriented with history of success in leading teams.
• Proficiency in technology and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Direct and organize all reservations and pickups; develop vendor relationships.
• Develop location strategies to maximize profitability and revenue per unit.
• Oversee customer service and resolve issues to meet area goals.
• Coach staff and mentor branch employees; conduct performance reviews.
• Lead weekly meetings and participate in Monthly Business Reviews to track KPIs.

Skills

Staff coaching

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Sales management

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Branch Manager I represent all Hertz Global brands to our customers, community leaders, business partners, vendors and government entities. This position is primarily responsible for the successful delivery and oversight of the Hertz product to internal and external customers. This position provides overall leadership to all employees with responsibility for overall operating performance, customer satisfaction, positive employee culture, safety, service, budgets, and vendor relations. The Branch Manager I is responsible to have in-depth knowledge of operations, management, logistics, technology and financial disciplines. The leader must have a proven track record for decisive actions backed by analytical thinking, goal-directed leadership and service-oriented performance. This leader will deliver results through leadership, direction, alignment and motivation.

• Develop, monitor, modify and assure compliance with the annual business plan to ensure the profitability of the business unit
• Direct and organize all reservations and pick-ups, develop relationships with existing vendors such as Lyft, Uber and Pep-boys
• Develop and implement location strategies to maximize profitability and revenue management opportunities including revenue per unit, etc.
• Handle or assist in the resolution of customer service issues
• Ensure a high level of customer service is maintained at or above the area goals
• Coach all staff and empower staff to engage in problem resolution and customer relations
• Be active in attending/hosting outside sales meetings or events to promote the company and branch location
• Continue to increase the market penetration of the branch and increase revenue
• Develop, communicate, and monitor location and individual objectives and consumer knowledge of brands and services, ensuring that they are in line with overall corporate objectives
• Actively participate in the training, coaching, and mentoring of all Branch staff
• Complete performance reviews with all Branch staff discuss strengths and development opportunities
• Hold weekly staff meetings to keep employees motivated and informed of business operations
• Conduct Monthly Business Reviews with Branch staff to ensure KPI knowledge
• Maintain an environment of positive employee relations
• Ensure that all corporate policies and procedures are administered and followed appropriately by all personnel.
• Shift hours may vary depending upon business need.

Wages: $62,000.00/annually

Educational Background:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma required. Associates Degree preferred.

Professional Experience:

• Previous management experience in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in car rental, hospitality, or tourism a plus
• Result orientation with demonstrated history of success
• Demonstrated ability to direct and motivate teams
• Proficiency in Technology

Knowledge:

• Financial and business acumen
• Customer service resolution practices
• Excellent communication techniques
• Sales Management/Coaching ability
• Labor & Employment laws
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Analysis and report modeling understanding

Skills:

• Highly organized.
• Ability to interface with multi-faceted, cross-functional teams
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft office suite. Ability to handle complex analysis using Excel. Strong knowledge of PowerPoint.
• Strong Time Management skills
• Customer service aptitude - Ability to address and resolve customer service issues
• Flexible and able to adapt to changes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.

US EEO STATEMENT

At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture - and our success and reputation as a company. Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique. EOE, including disability/veteran