Leadership Trainee: Path to Branch Manager (12–18 mo)

Hertz-1; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discount on Hertz Rentals

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Reimbursement

Voluntary Insurance Programs

Perks & Discounts

Job summary

Hertz Local Edition (HLE) in Westerly, RI seeks a Manager Trainee to support location performance, develop leadership skills, and prepare for promotion to Branch Manager in 12–18 months. Starts at $35,360 yearly or $17/hour, with a strong focus on sales, operations, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in fleet logistics, store operations, and finance processes, while shadowing management and building skills for future leadership roles within Hertz.

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong computer and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated and adaptable.
• Exceptional time management.

Responsibilities

• Support achievement of location sales goals.
• Deliver excellent customer experience to contribute to high customer service scores.
• Learn and apply sales techniques and CRM best practices.
• Gain hands-on experience in fleet logistics and inventory control.
• Assist with store operations and compliance.
• Support team with vehicle prep, lot management and customer service.

Skills

Sales & Customer Service

Operations

Fleet Management

Leadership Development

Time Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Hertz Local Edition (HLE) in Westerly, RI seeks a Manager Trainee to support location performance, develop leadership skills, and prepare for promotion to Branch Manager in 12–18 months. Starts at $35,360 yearly or $17/hour, with a strong focus on sales, operations, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in fleet logistics, store operations, and finance processes, while shadowing management and building skills for future leadership roles within Hertz.