Advanced Manager Trainee

Budget Car and Truck Rental of Memphis•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Budget's 16-month accelerated leadership program is designed to fast-track ambitious recent college graduates into senior management and executive roles at the nation's largest and most successful rental car franchise. As a selected participant, you'll be based in one of our dynamic locations across seven key cities in the Southeast, Midwest, or Mountain West regions—offering the perfect blend of professional growth and vibrant lifestyle opportunities. We're seeking highly motivated, ambitious, and entrepreneurial individuals ready to dive in and make an impact. You'll receive a comprehensive, personalized development plan with hands-on rotations across all departments, providing invaluable firsthand insight into our end-to-end operations. This forward-thinking program is built to rapidly build the strategic knowledge, leadership skills, and business acumen essential for critical senior management and executive positions. It's a rare chance to "earn your stripes from the ground up" in an intensive, condensed timeframe—gaining real-world experience that sets you apart in the industry. Highlights include frontline operations immersion, plus exclusive travel to Salt Lake City, UT, and our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA, where you'll collaborate directly with our executive team on high-level strategy and leadership training.

Requirements

Flexible schedule including some travel (various shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays)
21+ years of age
4-year degree
Strong understanding of business management, financial, & leadership principles
Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, & conflict resolution skills
Highly motivated and self-disciplined

Responsibilities

Logistics: Track and optimize vehicle fleet movements based on demand forecasting; deliver exceptional customer assistance and coordinate seamless roadside support.
Revenue Management: Leverage data analytics to predict customer demand, dynamically adjust pricing strategies, and drive revenue growth.
Vehicle Maintenance, Repair & Remarketing: Conduct thorough damage assessments, manage vendor partnerships for repairs, and prepare vehicles for high-value remarketing.
Operations & Asset Control: Elevate the customer experience through frontline transactions; expertly upsell products and services to boost sales; perform professional vehicle detailing; resolve customer issues with empathy and efficiency; and oversee inventory controls and asset management processes.
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition: Source top talent, review applications, and represent the company at campus events and career fairs to build our future team.
Administration & Human Resources: Partner with executives on strategic initiatives while supporting key departments, including HR, accounting, claims, fleet management, and training & development.