Rental Management Trainee Program

Location: USA - Cape Girardeau MO 63701

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Job Description

About This Opportunity

Are you a driven, ambitious professional ready to fast-track into a management role? The Ryder Rental Management Trainee program is an 18–24 month accelerated career development experience designed to build the next generation of Ryder leaders.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7am - 4:00 pm

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 - In person

Salary: $53,500

Sign On Bonus: $500

Employment Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Dental, Visiont, Medical, 401k, PTO

Learn about the day in the life of a Rental Management Trainee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYXEuZC5Kjo

This program is fast-paced and touches every aspect of the business unit. You’ll receive hands-on training across Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and Sales & Marketing — gaining the full toolkit you need to step into a leadership role with confidence.

What You’ll Experience

Over 18–24 months, you’ll build expertise across every core area of the business:

Finance – Understand the P&L drivers behind a high-performing rental operation

Operations – Manage rental assets, vehicle PM standards, and day-to-day location performance

Sales & Marketing – Drive revenue through inbound sales, outbound solicitation, and lead generation for rental, lease, and used vehicle sales

Human Resources – Learn how to build, develop, and lead a team

Customer Relationship Management – Resolve customer concerns and grow a loyal customer base

Compliance & Regulatory – Ensure alignment with company, local, state, and federal requirements

Essential Functions

Handling the sales and process for inbound calls as well as outbound solicitation

Maintain current and accurate data within the company's marketing database

Responsible for generating rental, lease and used vehicle sales leads

Manage all rental asset processes to include Vehicle Pm and cleanliness standards

Meet overall Ryder market share by successfully executing the sales and marketing initiatives

Maintain compliance with company, local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies

Reconcile all customer concerns, issues and disputes in order to maintain the ongoing relationships and grow the current customer base

Additional Responsibilities

On a voluntary basis as well as based on scheduling, the Rental Management Trainee will be required to perform the role of On-Call Representative based on work schedules as determined by Supervisor.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

High energy, self motivated, self directed person who is able to focus on multiple projects and activities simultaneously and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Detail oriented with strong follow-up practices

Possess a high degree of common sense and the aptitude to learn quickly

Ability to relocate in the region/US at the conclusion of the training program

Must be computer literate intermediate required

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required business administration or similar related degree

One (1) year or more customer service with issues resolution experience preferred

Travel

None

DOT Regulated

No

Job Category

Operations and Support

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range

$53,500

Maximum Pay Range

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire.  During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.

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