Manager Trainee

About the Role

Strengthen Your Skills With Our Operational Strength Program (OSP) at Avis Budget Group. This immersive, 12-month program is designed for ambitious, high-potential leaders ready to master operations and drive their careers. It combines structured learning, functional rotations, and real-world immersion to equip participants with strategic skills, leadership confidence, and business acumen to successfully lead operations for a Fortune 500 organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Kick-start your path to becoming an Operations Manager.
• Participate in full-time, immersive program combining hands-on training in operations, customer service, logistics, and team leadership.
• Rotate through key operational functions.
• Receive personalized mentorship from experienced leaders.
• Build skills to drive team performance and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.
• Apply new skills daily through hands-on experience.
• Collaborate and support within an OSP peer cohort.
• Undertake structured learning to strengthen skill sets.

Program Structure

• 12-month career launching journey.
• Initial eight (8) week structured training curriculum.
• Functional rotations across different operations functions.
• Coaching and support from senior leaders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability and willingness to relocate anywhere nationwide.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Regular, on-site presence (this role is not remote).

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year college degree OR 4 years of military service.
• Data-focused problem solver with strong analytical skills.
• Experience as a team member or team leader (e.g., sports, clubs, military, etc.).
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong leadership potential, resilience and passion for leading teams.
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Emotional intelligence, urgency, and a solutions-focused mindset.
• At least one year of experience providing high-quality customer service, with a demonstrated strong work ethic (e.g., working during college or mentoring others).

Compensation & Perks

• Annual Compensation: $60,000/year
• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500
• Company Vehicle: Gas, insurance, and maintenance included.
• Career Placement: Guaranteed transition into a management role upon program completion.
• Paid Time Off.
• Leadership Development Training & Coaching from Senior Leaders.
• 401K Retirement Plan with full company match up to 6% following 1-year of service.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits: Group Legal, Identity Theft Protection, and additional life insurance coverage, and other voluntary benefit programs.
• Employee Discounts: Reduced pricing on Avis / Budget vehicle purchases and other employee discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling, financial/legal consultation, and care service referrals.
• Relocation support to move to a new location.
• Additional compensation for top performers.