Manager Trainee

Budget Car and Truck Rental of Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Budget Car and Truck Rental of Kansas City is seeking a dynamic Manager Trainee to join our Kansas City team. This hands-on program readies you to lead a standalone store or oversee operations at the airport, from customer interactions to vehicle inspections and inventory management.

You’ll gain exposure to every aspect of the business, with a fast track to management roles in 3–6 months. This full-time role offers growth, training, and a comprehensive benefits package starting from day one.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in retail, campus jobs, or volunteer work.
• Experience closing deals or persuading customers is a plus.
• Leadership roles in clubs, teams, or projects count as relevant.
• Eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be 18+ with a clean driving record and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support managers to keep rental agencies running smoothly.
• Monitor operations to ensure efficiency across departments.
• Track fleet and inventory to meet customer demand and reservations.
• Manage rental contracts at the counter, update details, print manifests.
• Record daily activity and generate reports for team visibility.
• Promote add-ons like insurance and GPS to boost sales.
• Handle opening/closing routines and security procedures.
• Answer calls, order supplies, and assist with daily inquiries.
• Collaborate with nearby locations and teams as needed.
• Coach and mentor team members to drive performance and morale.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Leadership

Learn quickly

Team collaboration

Job description

Kickstart Your Career as a Manager Trainee at Budget in Kansas City!

Budget is on the hunt for a dynamic Manager Trainee to join our Kansas City team. This is your chance to dive into a hands-on program designed to prep you for leading a standalone store or overseeing rentals and operations at the airport. You'll get exposure to every part of the business—from chatting with customers and sealing deals, to inspecting vehicles, managing inventory, building client relationships, detailing cars, and keeping facilities running smoothly. It's a full-time gig with a 5-day workweek, perfect for launching your professional journey.

What You'll Gain

• Top-Notch Benefits Package: Enjoy PTO, holiday pay, health, dental, vision coverage, and a 401K to set you up for the future right from day one.
• Unlimited Growth Potential: Score huge bonus opportunities and climb the ladder quickly—typically our trainees step into management roles in 3-6 months!

What You'll Bring

• Customer Service Savvy: You've got that knack for making people smile—whether from retail gigs, campus jobs, or volunteer work.
• Sales Skills: Experience closing deals or persuading others? Bring it on!
• Leadership Vibes: If you've led a team, club, or project (even in school or extracurriculars), that's a win—professional experience is a plus but not required.
• Eager to Learn: A positive attitude and hunger to grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Basics Covered: At least 18 years old, with a clean driving record over the last 3 years (some exceptions apply), and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Your Day-to-Day Adventures

• Team up with managers to keep our rental agencies humming and handle the big-picture operations.
• Keep an eye on operational departments to ensure everything runs like a well-oiled machine.
• Monitor our fleet and inventory flow to match customer demands and keep reservations on track.
• Master the counter system: Open and close rental contracts, tweak details, print manifests, and more.
• Help track daily inventory—both hands-on and digital—to stay ahead of the game.
• Boost sales by promoting add-ons like extra insurance, GPS, or vehicle upgrades.
• Handle opening and closing routines, including security protocols to keep things safe.
• Tackle office essentials: Answer calls, order supplies, photocopy, and field everyday questions.
• Whip up reports and log your daily wins to keep everyone in the loop.
• Solve customer puzzles—like explaining charges, handling vehicle issues, or giving directions—with a smile.
• Foster a collaborative vibe by jumping in to help fellow agents, nearby locations, or other teams when needed.
• Get involved in coaching and mentoring your crew to build skills and keep motivation high.
• Step up to assist with training, supervising, and inspiring team members to crush goals together.

This isn't just a job—it's your launchpad to a rewarding career in operations and leadership. If you're fresh out of college and ready to make an impact, apply today and let's drive your future forward!

Requirements

• At least 18+
• A clean driving record in the last 3 years (with some exceptions)
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.