Manager Trainee - Operational Strength Program

Salary: $64,355 /yr + Company Vehicle (Gas, Insurance, Maintenance Included)

Strengthen   Your Skills with our Operational Strength Program (OSP)  

At Avis Budget Group, we believe great leaders are built through investment with hands-on experience, personalized guidance, and accelerated career opportunities. Our  Operational Strength Program (OSP) , beginning  January 2027 ,   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 operation s   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.  

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 , willing ness   and ab ility   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  

Perks  You’ll   Get:    

• Annual Compensation:   $64,355/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  

What  we’re   looking for:  

• 2- or 4-year college degree  OR  4 years of military service  

• Ability and w illingness 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)  

Extra points for this:  

• 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.  

Who  We Are :  

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together,  we’re   moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.  Our culture is performance-driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.  

We are proud to make a positive difference in the lives of our colleagues, customers, and the communities where we  operate .  

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.  

This advertisement  does not constitute   a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information  is   accurate   as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to  modify   this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of  Avis   Budget Group.