Manager Trainee: Fast-Track to Branch Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on rentals

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Parental leave

EAP

Educational reimbursement

Voluntary insurance

Park and gym discounts

Job summary

Hertz Local Edition in Bloomington, IL is seeking a Manager Trainee to join our local rental branch team. This hands-on role trains you to run a successful location while delivering a great customer experience and supporting daily branch operations.

You'll gain structured training and real-world experience, with a clear path to leadership. The program aims to promote to Branch Manager in 12–18 months, and the position requires flexibility, strong communication, and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Customer service, sales, retail or hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong communication and time management are essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow into leadership roles.

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 and resolving questions professionally.
• Assist with daily branch operations, including fleet inventory, vehicle prep, lot organization, documentation and compliance tasks.
• Partner with branch leadership to understand scheduling, team communication and performance metrics.
• Build skills to grow into future leadership opportunities within Hertz.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Retail

Hospitality

Communication

Computer skills

Multitasking

Time management

Leadership interest

Job description

Hertz Local Edition in Bloomington, IL is seeking a Manager Trainee to join our local rental branch team. This hands-on role trains you to run a successful location while delivering a great customer experience and supporting daily branch operations.

You'll gain structured training and real-world experience, with a clear path to leadership. The program aims to promote to Branch Manager in 12–18 months, and the position requires flexibility, strong communication, and a customer-focused approach.