Manager Trainee - Operational Strength Program

About the role

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

What You’ll Do

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.

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)

Benefits

- Annual Compensation: $57,000/year - Sign On Bonus: $2,500 to get you started - Company Vehicle: Gas, insurance, and maintenance fully covered - 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