Manager Trainee - Operational Strength Program
Project Management$53k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Operational Strength Program (OSP) at Avis Budget Group is designed for ambitious, high-potential leaders ready to master operations and drive their careers. This immersive program combines structured learning, functional rotations, and real-world immersion.
Responsibilities
- Join as a Trainee in the Operational Strength Program and kick-start your path to becoming an Operations Manager.
- Rotate through key operational functions, receiving personalized mentorship from experienced leaders.
- Apply new skills daily through hands-on experience.
- Coach and support from senior leaders.
- Receive additional compensation for top performers.
- Enjoy a company vehicle (gas, insurance, and maintenance fully covered).
- Benefit from relocation support to move to a new location.
- 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
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: $53,000/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
Pay
Annual Compensation: $53,000/year
Schedule
Full-time, immersive program lasting 12 months.