Trainee - Operational Strength Program

About

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 July 2026, 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.

Responsibilities

• Join as a Trainee in the Operational Strength Program to start path to Operations Manager.
• Rotate through key operational functions.
• Receive personalized mentorship from experienced leaders.
• Build skills to drive team performance and operational excellence.
• Relocate to any company location nationwide after initial training.
• Participate in a 12-month career launching journey including structured learning, peer collaboration, hands-on experience, coaching, and rotations.

Perks You’ll Get

• Annual Compensation: $52,000/year
• Sign On Bonus: $2,500
• 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, 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 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)

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.