Operations Manager Trainee

Avis Budget Group International; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager Trainee who is passionate about customer satisfaction and thrives in a dynamic environment. This entry-level role offers a structured training program, equipping you with essential skills in operations, sales, and customer service. After eight weeks, you will step into a supervisory position, leading teams to maximize fleet utilization and revenue while ensuring exceptional customer experiences. With mentorship opportunities, you can advance your career from Operations Manager to Area Vice President in a Fortune 500 company. Join a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the transportation sector.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a bachelor's or associate's degree plus supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership capabilities and positive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and sales functions after training.
• Enhance financial profitability and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Teamwork

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree with Supervisory Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Operations Manager- Entry Level

Are you driven by a passion for customer satisfaction? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment? Join us as an Operations Manager Trainee and embark on a dynamic learning journey. Through our structured, hands-on program, you’ll immerse yourself in operations, mastering the skills to enhance financial profitability, operational efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction while leading the teams. You will rotate through key operational areas including Sales, Logistics, and Customer Service.

After completing the eight-week training, you will transition into a supervisory role, overseeing one or more of the daily operations and sales functions to ensure maximization of fleet, revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee management. You'll receive mentorship to develop skills and advance from Operations Manager to Area Vice President in our Fortune 500 company.

Benefits you’ll receive:

• Annual Compensation: $50,000/yr
• Company vehicle provided with gas, insurance, and maintenance
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
• Contribute up to $260 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more

What we’re looking for:

• Recent graduate with a bachelor's degree OR associate's degree plus at least two years’ supervisory experience.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, work well in a team environment with a positive attitude, and make independent decisions.
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work outdoors in weather conditions with moderate noise level.
• This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely.

Extra points for this:

• One year of experience providing high-quality customer service.

Who We Are:

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

Our culture is performance-driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

We are proud to make a positive difference in the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.