Manager Trainee - Operational Strength Program

About the role

The Operational Strength Program (OSP) at Avis Budget Group is an immersive, full-time program designed for ambitious, high-potential leaders ready to master operations and drive their careers. This program combines structured learning, functional rotations, and real-world immersion to equip participants with the strategic skills, leadership confidence, and business acumen needed to lead operations for a Fortune 500 organization.

What You’ll Do

- Join as a Trainee in the Operational Strength Program and kick-start your path to becoming an Operations Manager. - Rotate through key operational functions, receive personalized mentorship from experienced leaders, and build skills to drive team performance and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. - Apply new skills daily through hands-on experience. - Coach and support from senior leaders. - Receive additional compensation for top performers. - Enjoy perks including a company car (insurance, gas, and maintenance fully covered), relocation support, and guaranteed transition into a management role upon program completion.

Perks You’ll Get

- Annual Compensation: $52,000/year - Sign On Bonus: $2,500 to get you started - 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

Who We Are

Avis Budget Group is a team of 25,000 driven individuals performing with purpose. We are committed to moving the future of transportation forward with innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our culture is performance-driven, encouraging and supporting each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

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)

Skills

- Data-focused problem solving - Strong analytical skills - Team leadership experience - Shift work capability - Customer service experience - Emotional intelligence - Solutions-focused mindset

Benefits

- Comprehensive benefits package - Employee discounts - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Voluntary benefits - 401K retirement plan with full company match - Paid time off - Leadership development training and coaching from senior leaders