Manager Trainee: Fast-Track to Branch Leader

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on rentals

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Reimbursement

Discounts – partner programs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Customer-focused with strong communication and sales aptitude.

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 applying effective sales techniques.
• Deliver a positive customer experience by guiding 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, and performance coaching.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Time management

Team player

Self-motivated

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.