Manager Trainee - Operational Strength Program

Summary: Avis Budget Group is a Fortune 500 company that invests in building great leaders through their Operational Strength Program (OSP). This immersive program is designed for ambitious, high-potential leaders to master operations and drive their careers through hands-on training and personalized mentorship. Responsibilities: - Join us as a Trainee in our Operational Strength Program and kick-start your path to becoming an Operations Manager - This full-time, immersive program combines hands-on training in operations, customer service, logistics, and team leadership with a cohort of peers from across the country - You’ll rotate through key operational functions, receive personalized mentorship from experienced leaders, and build the skills to drive team performance and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment - With operations across the country, successful Operations Managers must be open to relocation in order to grow their careers and advance to more senior level management roles - Accordingly, willingness and ability to relocate to any one of our locations nationwide, in the Company’s discretion, following completion of the initial eight (8) week structured training curriculum, is an essential requirement of the Program and a mandatory condition of your participation - This is your opportunity to grow within a Fortune 500 company, accelerate your career, and build a strong foundation for long-term leadership success - As an OSP Manager-in-Training, you’ll embark on a comprehensive 12-month career launching journey that includes: - Structured learning to strengthen your skill set - Growing within an OSP peer cohort designed for collaboration and support - Applying new skills daily through hands-on experience - Rotating across different operations functions - Coaching and support from senior leaders - Additional compensation for top performers - Perks to accelerate your journey, including a company car (insurance, gas, and maintenance fully covered) - Relocation support to move to a new location Required Qualifications: - 2- or 4-year college degree OR 4 years of military service - Ability and willingness to relocate anywhere nationwide - 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 - Valid driver's license and authorized to work in the United States - 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 - Regular, on-site presence (this role is not remote) Preferred Qualifications: - At least one year of experience providing high-quality customer service, with a demonstrated strong work ethic—such as working during college or mentoring others in school, work, or service settings Required Skills: Leadership potential, Analytical skills, Customer service experience Important Skills: Data-focused problem solving, Team leadership experience Nice-to-Have Skills: Resilience, Solutions-focused mindset, Emotional intelligence Benefits: Company Vehicle: Gas, insurance, and maintenance included, Sign On Bonus: $2,500 to get you started, 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