Branch Manager in Training

Hertz; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

401(k) employer matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hertz Local Edition is seeking a Manager Trainee in Columbus, IN to learn and lead our rental location. You’ll gain hands-on experience in sales, customer service, operations, and fleet management while preparing for future leadership opportunities.

This role offers structured training, a competitive starting wage of $16/hour plus incentives, and opportunities for advancement to Branch Manager within 12–18 months.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Customer service, sales, retail, hospitality, or other professional experience preferred.
• Strong communication, computer, multitasking, and time management skills.
• A self-motivated, adaptable approach with an interest in learning the business and growing into leadership.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Professional appearance and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Learn the rental car business through hands-on training in sales, customer service, operations, fleet logistics, and administration.
• Support branch sales goals by building customer relationships, identifying customer needs, and applying effective sales techniques.
• Deliver a positive customer experience by helping customers through the rental process and resolving questions or concerns professionally.
• Assist with daily branch operations, including fleet inventory, vehicle preparation, lot organization, documentation, and compliance tasks.
• Partner with branch leadership to understand scheduling, team communication, performance coaching, and business metrics.
• Build the skills needed to grow into future leadership opportunities within Hertz.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Adaptable

Leadership interest

Job description

Hertz Local Edition is seeking a Manager Trainee in Columbus, IN to learn and lead our rental location. You’ll gain hands-on experience in sales, customer service, operations, and fleet management while preparing for future leadership opportunities.

This role offers structured training, a competitive starting wage of $16/hour plus incentives, and opportunities for advancement to Branch Manager within 12–18 months.