Manager Trainee - Start a Career in Business Management

Budget Car and Truck Rental of Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Budget Rent a Car in Omaha is seeking a dynamic Manager Trainee to jump straight into leadership, overseeing daily operations and driving results from day one. Earn a salary with strong bonus potential while you develop store-management skills and lead a high-energy team.

You will gain hands-on experience in fleet management, customer service excellence, sales of add-ons, and cross-functional coordination across locations.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Leadership experience or training evidenced by roles like club officer, team captain, or supervisor.
• Willingness to work a 5-day schedule with weekend availability and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to run rental locations, overseeing customers and operations.
• Lead key departments and ensure peak performance across the store.
• Manage fleet flow and inventory to align with demand and reservations.
• Operate the counter system for rentals, contract changes, and manifests.
• Sell add-ons to boost revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to opening/closing routines and security.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team motivation

Problem solving

Tools

POS system

Inventory management

Job description

Description

Launch Your Management Career – Skip the Entry-Level Grind!

Manager Trainee – Budget Rent a Car

Ready to go from student to calling the shots at a high-energy rental location? This isn't your average starter job—it's your fast-track into management in the exciting rental car world. As a Manager Trainee with Budget, you're treated as part of the management team from day one, earning a salary (plus killer bonus potential) while building the skills to run stores, lead teams, and drive real results.

Why This Opportunity Rocks for Career Starters

• Straight to Management: No years of low-level tasks— you're in leadership development immediately, coaching teammates, overseeing operations, and making decisions that matter.
• Salary + Big Bonus Potential: Paid on salary right away, with tremendous bonuses tied to performance—perfect for paying off loans, building savings, or just enjoying life sooner.
• Awesome Benefits Package: PTO, holiday pay, health/dental/vision insurance, and a 401K to set you up for the long haul.
• Rapid Growth: Prove yourself and build a future—many start here and move up to store manager or beyond in record time.
• Real-World Leadership Experience: Get hands-on with operations, sales, team motivation, and customer wins in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Work-life Balance: You'll work for a company that doesn't believe in monopolizing your time, giving you the freedom to be yourself outside, and inside of work.

What You’ll Be Doing (Hands-On From The Start)

• Partner with managers to run the full show at rental locations—handling customers, operations, and everything in between.
• Take charge of key departments: Keep things running smoothly and make sure every area performs at its best.
• Manage fleet flow and inventory (both on the lot and in the system) to match customer demand and reservations—think strategic puzzle-solving with real impact.
• Work the counter system like a pro: Open/close rentals, modify contracts, update manifests, and keep everything accurate.
• Sell smart add-ons (extra insurance, GPS, vehicle upgrades) to boost revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Handle opening/closing routines and security like a boss.
• Tackle office tasks: Phones, supplies, copies, quick customer questions—multitasking at its finest.
• Prep reports and track daily activities to stay on top of performance.
• Solve customer issues on the spot (explaining charges, handling damage claims, giving directions) with confidence.
• Jump in to support the team across locations when needed—build that collaborative vibe.
• Coach, train, supervise, and motivate team members—get real leadership reps early.

What We’re Looking For In You

• Killer customer service skills (you love making people happy and solving problems).
• Some leadership experience or training (club officer, team captain, group project lead, part-time supervisor—whatever shows you can guide others).
• A strong work ethic and hunger to learn fast—this role rewards go-getters.
• Ready to work on your feet, be super client-facing, and rock a 5-day schedule with full weekend/open availability (we're 24/7 travel vibes!).

Requirements

At least 18+ A clean driving record in the last 3 years (with some exceptions) Ability to pass a background check and drug screen