Manager Trainee

Socket.dev; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discount on Hertz Rentals

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

401(k) employer matching

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Reimbursement & Discounts

Voluntary Insurance Programs

Perks & Discounts - Theme Park Tickets

Gym Discounts

Job summary

Hertz Local Edition is hiring a Manager Trainee to support location performance, develop leadership skills and grow into a Branch Manager within 12–18 months. The role offers a path to leadership, hands-on experience in sales, operations, and finance, and a starting wage of $35,360 per year ($17/hour).

Ideal for someone thriving in a fast-paced environment who is eager to learn all facets of the business and advance through structured training.

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license an absolute requirement.
• Strong computer and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and eager to grow.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Experience working in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Customer Service: support location sales goals and deliver excellent customer experience.
• Operations & Fleet Management: gain hands-on experience in fleet logistics and inventory control.
• Vehicle and Facility Care: assist with cleaning, lot management and customer service tasks.
• Finance & Administration: learn finance processes and assist with deal completion and reporting.
• Leadership Development: shadow and support management, build team leadership and scheduling skills.

Skills

Customer service

Sales techniques

CRM knowledge

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

A Day in the Life:

Hertz Local Edition (HLE) is focused on delivering flexible, local rental solutions to a wide range of customers outside of our airport hubs. Our team is built on leadership, service, and operational excellence. If you're ready to take charge and grow your career in a fast-paced environment, you've cruised to the right spot.

We’re hiring a Manager Trainee to support location performance, develop leadership skills, and prepare for promotion to Branch Manager in as little as 12-18 months. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn all aspects of our business.

The starting wage for this position is $35,360 per year or $17.00 per hour

What You’ll Do:

• Sales & Customer Service

  • 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

• Operations & Fleet Management

  • Gain hands-on experience in fleet logistics and inventory control

  • Assist with store operations and compliance

• Vehicle and Facility Care

  • Support team with miscellaneous task including but not limited to cleaning and preparing vehicles for customers, lot management, and customer service assistance

• Finance & Administration

  • Learn finance processes and support deal completion

  • Understand reporting, documentation, and business metrics

• Leadership Development

  • Shadow and support management in daily operations

  • Build skills in team leadership, scheduling, and performance coaching

  • Prepare for future leadership roles through structured training

  • Learn how role contributes to/impacts the overall financial wellbeing of the company

What We’re Looking For:

• 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, adaptable, and eager to grow

• Exceptional time management skills

• Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment

• Presentable attire

• Experience working in a professional environment

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay

• Discount on Hertz Rentals

• Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options

• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching

• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family

• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts

• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness

• Perks & Discounts - Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

About Us

We put Safety First, no compromises, because protecting our people and communities drives every choice we make. We Do the Right Thing, showing integrity and respect in every interaction. We encourage open dialogue and Debate With Respect, knowing diverse perspectives make us stronger; once a decision is made, we move forward together with conviction. We Own It, act like owners, and Drive Results with accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Here, you’ll join a team that moves with purpose, collaborates with trust, and is committed to excellence in everything we do.

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