Manager Trainee

Hertz • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Hertz Local Edition is hiring a Manager Trainee to join a local rental branch team. This hands-on role provides structured training and real-world experience in running a rental location, delivering customer service, and supporting daily branch operations. The position is intended to prepare the employee for promotion to Branch Manager in as little as 12–18 months.

The role involves learning the rental car business across sales, customer service, operations, fleet logistics, and administration. The Manager Trainee supports branch sales goals, assists customers through the rental process, helps with daily branch tasks, and partners with branch leadership to learn scheduling, team communication, performance coaching, and business metrics.

The hourly wage is $23.00. Hertz offers paid time off, medical, dental and vision plan options, retirement programs including 401(k) employer matching, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, an employee assistance program, educational reimbursement and discounts, voluntary insurance programs, and other perks and discounts.

Requirements

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong communication, computer, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with an interest in learning the business and growing into leadership.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Professional appearance and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service, sales, retail, hospitality, or other professional experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn the rental car business through hands-on training in sales, customer service, operations, fleet logistics, and administration.
• Support branch sales goals by building customer relationships, identifying customer needs, and applying effective sales techniques.
• Help customers through the rental process and professionally resolve questions or concerns.
• Assist with daily branch operations, including fleet inventory, vehicle preparation, lot organization, documentation, and compliance tasks.
• Partner with branch leadership to learn scheduling, team communication, performance coaching, and business metrics.
• Build skills for future leadership opportunities within Hertz.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs, including Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, and Critical Illness
• Perks & Discounts, including Theme Park Tickets and Gym Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed