Ryder's Rental Management Trainee Program

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Job Description:

Fast-Track Your Career in Business, Operations & Leadership

• Location: Onsite –  1050 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Benefits: Full Benefits Package Included

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

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.

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.

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

Ryder isn’t just a great place to grow your career — it’s a company that has been recognized time and again for excellence, integrity, and its commitment to people:

• One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America – Newsweek
• America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes
• World’s Most Admired Companies – Fortune Magazine
• Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation – Women in Trucking
• Overdrive Award – General Motors
• Food Logistics’ Top 3PL Award – SDC EXEC
• Reader’s Choice Excellence Awards – Inbound Logistics
• Top Women to Watch in Transportation
• Supplier Environmental Excellence Award – Verizon

We’re also committed to a greener future — Ryder operates the largest electric vehicle (EV) fleet footprint in the United States.

Hear directly from the people who work here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usBbl6L1V6E 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b24PFgxvVS0 

• Handle the sales 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 sales and marketing initiatives
• Maintain compliance with company, local, state, federal, and other regulatory agencies
• Reconcile all customer concerns, issues, and disputes to maintain ongoing relationships and grow the current customer base

• 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

• 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 profession