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About The Position
Launch Your Management Career – Skip the Entry-Level Grind! Manager Trainee – Budget Rent a Car. 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.
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.
Benefits
- PTO
- holiday pay
- health/dental/vision insurance
- 401K
- salary (plus killer bonus potential)