Rental Management Trainee Program

About This Opportunity

The Ryder Rental Management Trainee program is an 18–24 month accelerated career development experience designed to build the next generation of Ryder leaders. This program is fast-paced and touches every aspect of the business unit, providing hands-on training across Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and Sales & Marketing.

Schedule & Location

• Monday to Friday, 7am - 4:00 pm
• Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
• In person

Compensation

• Salary: $53,500
• Sign-On Bonus: $500

Employment Type

• Full-Time

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

What You’ll Experience (18–24 months)

• Finance: Understand the P&L drivers behind a high-performing rental operation.
• Operations: Manage rental assets, vehicle PM standards, and day-to-day location performance.
• Sales & Marketing: Drive revenue through inbound sales, outbound solicitation, and lead generation for rental, lease, and used vehicle sales.
• Human Resources: Learn how to build, develop, and lead a team.
• Customer Relationship Management: Resolve customer concerns and grow a loyal customer base.
• Compliance & Regulatory: Ensure alignment with company, local, state, and federal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle sales and processes for inbound calls and outbound solicitation.
• Maintain current and accurate data within the company's marketing database.
• Generate rental, lease, and used vehicle sales leads.
• Manage all rental asset processes, including Vehicle PM and cleanliness standards.
• Meet overall Ryder market share by successfully executing sales and marketing initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with company, local, state, federal, and other regulatory agencies.
• Reconcile customer concerns, issues, and disputes to maintain ongoing relationships and grow the customer base.
• Perform the role of On-Call Representative based on work schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High energy, self-motivated, self-directed with the ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up practices.
• High degree of common sense and the aptitude to learn quickly.
• Ability to relocate in the region/US at the conclusion of the training program.
• Computer literate (intermediate required).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business administration or a similar related degree.
• One (1) year or more of customer service with issues resolution experience preferred.
• Computer literate (intermediate required).