Manager Trainee

Budget Car and Truck Rental of Kansas; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health & Dental

401K Plan

Career Growth

Job summary

Budget Car and Truck Rental of Kansas City is seeking a Manager Trainee to join our Kansas City team. This full-time program prepares you to lead a standalone store or oversee rentals and operations at the airport, with hands-on exposure to customers, vehicle inspections, inventory, and daily facilities care.

You'll gain leadership experience through coaching teammates, driving sales with add-ons, and building client relationships as you advance into management within 3–6 months.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Clean driving record in the last 3 years.
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist managers to keep rental agencies running.
• Monitor fleet and inventory to meet demand.
• Open/close rental contracts and print manifests.
• Promote add-ons like insurance or GPS.
• Prepare reports and log daily wins.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Leadership

Eager to Learn

Basics Covered

Job description

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. Sound like your vibe?

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, 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.