Manager Trainee: Fast-Track to Branch Leadership

Hertz; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 40% off Hertz rentals

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision plan options

401(k) employer matching

Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Support

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Reimbursement & Discounts

Voluntary Insurance Programs

Park & gym discounts

Job summary

Hertz Local Edition is seeking a Manager Trainee to join our branch team in a hands-on role where you’ll learn operations, sales, and customer service to run a successful rental location. This program prepares you for promotion to Branch Manager in 12–18 months.

You’ll receive structured training, with a base wage of $17/hour plus performance incentives, and access to comprehensive benefits and future leadership opportunities within Hertz.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Customer service, sales, retail, hospitality, or other professional experience preferred.
• Professional appearance and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Strong communication, computer, multitasking, and time management skills.

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

Communication skills

Computer skills

Multitasking

Time management

Job description

Hertz Local Edition is seeking a Manager Trainee to join our branch team in a hands-on role where you’ll learn operations, sales, and customer service to run a successful rental location. This program prepares you for promotion to Branch Manager in 12–18 months.

You’ll receive structured training, with a base wage of $17/hour plus performance incentives, and access to comprehensive benefits and future leadership opportunities within Hertz.