Manager in Training – Rental Operations & Leadership
About The Position
This opportunity is designed for someone who wants to develop business and management skills while learning the day-to-day operations of a local car rental branch. You will gain hands-on experience in customer service, sales, vehicle fleet management, employee development, and branch performance. Working alongside experienced managers, you will learn how to lead a team, maintain operational standards, build customer relationships, and contribute to the success of a rental location. Our goal is to help you develop the knowledge and experience needed to pursue future Assistant Manager or Branch Manager opportunities.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience in sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, or operations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership potential and interest in employee development
- Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to take initiative
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
- Previous management experience is helpful, but candidates with strong leadership potential and a desire to learn are encouraged to apply.
- Retail management or sales
- Customer service
- Hospitality
- Restaurant or food service management
- Automotive or transportation
- Operations
- Team leadership
- Supervisory experience
- Car rental
Responsibilities
- Learn how to manage the daily activities of a local rental car branch.
- Become familiar with company procedures, rental systems, and operational standards.
- Assist with monitoring branch performance, sales activity, revenue, and productivity.
- Help coordinate daily priorities to keep the location running efficiently.
- Develop an understanding of business operations and performance goals.
- Assist customers with vehicle reservations, rentals, returns, and general inquiries.
- Build customer relationships through professional communication and dependable service.
- Learn to recommend rental vehicles, upgrades, protection products, and additional services.
- Help resolve customer concerns and identify appropriate solutions.
- Develop sales techniques and learn how to support branch revenue goals.
- Learn how to coordinate vehicle availability and rental fleet inventory.
- Assist with vehicle movement, scheduling, and readiness.
- Help maintain vehicle cleanliness, condition, and presentation standards.
- Work with fleet personnel to ensure vehicles are available for customer reservations.
- Understand how fleet management impacts customer satisfaction and branch performance.
- Support managers with daily employee supervision and branch responsibilities.
- Assist with training and onboarding new team members.
- Learn employee scheduling, staffing coordination, and task delegation.
- Develop leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
- Gain experience addressing workplace challenges and supporting team productivity.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Paid training
- Management and leadership development
- Opportunities for advancement within the company
- Hands-on experience in rental car operations
- Professional development and skill-building opportunities
- Potential career progression into Assistant Manager and Branch Manager positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
