Manager Trainee

Hertz Local Edition is hiring a Manager Trainee to join our local rental branch team. In this hands-on role, you’ll learn how to run a successful rental location while delivering a great customer experience and supporting daily branch operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is motivated, customer-focused, and interested in growing into a leadership role. With structured training and real-world experience, you’ll prepare for promotion to Branch Manager in as little as 12–18 months.

Location: 2125 Fulton Ave #160, Sacramento, CA 95825

What You’ll Get:

• The hourly rate / wage for this role is $19.00

• Overtime Pay: Eligible (The company pays overtime in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Per company policy, approval is required prior to the use of overtime)

• Holiday Pay: Eligible (1.5 x regular pay rate for hours worked on a designated holiday, in addition to receiving 8 hours of holiday pay)

• Sick Pay: Granted Up to 40 hours

• Paid Time Off / Vacation / Paid observed Holidays (Accruals start at .83 Days a Month, 4 Floating Holidays, 9 Paid Observed Holidays)

• Benefits: Further program information can be found here at HertzBenefits.com. To include, but not limited to:

• Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental   

• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options

• Life Insurance: (Hertz-paid Basic Life Insurance provides coverage equal to one-times your base annual pay, at no cost to you)

• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching: Hertz will match your contributions dollar for dollar on the first 3% you contribute and 50 cents per dollar on the next 2% you contribute.

• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

   

What You’ll Do

• 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.

• Deliver a positive customer experience by helping customers through the rental process and resolving questions or concerns professionally.

• Assist with daily branch operations, including fleet inventory, vehicle preparation, lot organization, documentation, and compliance tasks.

• Partner with branch leadership to understand scheduling, team communication, performance coaching, and business metrics.

• Build the skills needed to grow into future leadership opportunities within Hertz.

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What We’re Looking For

• Must be at least 20 years old

• Valid driver’s license required

• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

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

• Strong communication, computer, multitasking, and time management skills

• A self-motivated, adaptable approach 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

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