Branch Manager Trainee: Fast-Track to Leadership

Hertz; Covington (LA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rental discount

Paid time off

Health plan

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Educational reimbursement

Voluntary insurance

Theme park tickets discounts

Gym discounts

Job summary

Hertz Local Edition is seeking a Manager Trainee to join our Covington branch. In this hands-on role, you’ll learn how to run a successful rental location while delivering a great customer experience and supporting daily branch operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is motivated, customer-focused, and interested in growing into a leadership role. With structured training, you’ll prepare for promotion to Branch Manager in 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.

Job description

Hertz Local Edition is seeking a Manager Trainee to join our Covington branch. In this hands-on role, you’ll learn how to run a successful rental location while delivering a great customer experience and supporting daily branch operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is motivated, customer-focused, and interested in growing into a leadership role. With structured training, you’ll prepare for promotion to Branch Manager in 12–18 months.