Operations Manager Trainee – Fast-Track Leadership

Avis Budget Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is seeking a Trainee for its Operational Strength Program (OSP) in San Diego, CA. This 12-month, full-time program develops operations, customer service, logistics, and team leadership skills, with mentorship and structured rotations.

You’ll relocate as needed to participating locations nationwide after the initial eight weeks of training, with an emphasis on hands-on learning, performance coaching, and a clear path to management within a Fortune 500 environment.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year college degree OR 4 years of military service.
• Ability and willingness to relocate anywhere nationwide.
• Data-focused problem solver with strong analytical skills.
• Experience as a team member or team leader.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong leadership potential and resilience.
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Regular, on-site presence; this role is not remote.
• Emotional intelligence, urgency, and a solutions-focused mindset.
• At least one year of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through operations functions with mentorship.
• Apply new skills daily through hands-on experience.
• Coaching and leadership from senior leaders; structured learning.
• Relocation to move to new locations as needed.
• Progress to a management role after program completion.

Skills

Data-focused problem solving

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Relocation ability

Shift work

Valid driver’s license

US work authorization

Leadership potential

Fast-paced environment

Customer service experience

Education

College degree or military service

Job description

Avis Budget Group is seeking a Trainee for its Operational Strength Program (OSP) in San Diego, CA. This 12-month, full-time program develops operations, customer service, logistics, and team leadership skills, with mentorship and structured rotations.

You’ll relocate as needed to participating locations nationwide after the initial eight weeks of training, with an emphasis on hands-on learning, performance coaching, and a clear path to management within a Fortune 500 environment.