Manager Trainee 42727

Hertz; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rental discounts

Paid time off

Health plans

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Educational reimbursement

Voluntary insurance

Park & gym discounts

Job summary

Hertz Local Edition in Covington, LA is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the rental branch business through hands-on training in sales, customer service, operations, and administration.

You'll grow toward Branch Manager in 12–18 months with structured training and real-world experience, delivering great customer experiences and supporting daily branch operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Customer service, sales or related experience preferred.
• Strong communication, computer, multitasking and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable with leadership interest.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

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 and identifying needs.
• Deliver a positive customer experience by guiding customers through the rental process.
• Assist daily branch operations including fleet inventory, vehicle prep, lot organization, documentation and compliance.
• Partner with leadership to understand scheduling, team communication, and performance coaching.
• Develop skills to grow into future leadership opportunities within Hertz.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Retail

Hospitality

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Professional appearance

Attendance

Job description

Hertz Local Edition is hiring a Manager Trainee to 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:

$16/hour + Incentives which vary based on job performance

Location:

1331 N Highway 190 Covington, La

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 environmentProfessional appearance and reliable attendance