Manager Trainee

Hertz-1; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision plan options

401(k) employer matching

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hertz Local Edition in Salt Lake City is seeking a Manager Trainee to join our local rental branch team. This hands-on role will teach you how to run a successful rental location while delivering outstanding customer experiences and supporting daily operations.

This position is ideal for motivated, customer-focused individuals with an interest in advancing into leadership. Structured training and real-world experience can lead to a Branch Manager promotion 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.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Retail

Hospitality

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Adaptability

Job description

Hertz Local Edition is hiring aManager Traineeto join our local rental branch team. 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 and real-world experience, you’ll prepare for promotion to Branch Manager in as little as 12–18 months.

Wage: $19.00 per hour+ incentives, varies based on job performance.

Location: 750 S Main St, Salt Lake City UT 84101.

What You’ll Get:

• Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz rental.
• 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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.