Manager Trainee

Budget Car and Truck Rental of Kansas City•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

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.

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
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!).

Responsibilities

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.