almost as glamourous as a car salesman - Management Trainee Hertz Employee Review

2.0
Nov 5, 2008
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Pros

if you make it to Branch Manager you get unlimited free use of a company car. Gas and insurance are also included. Although the 2 week training is boring and elementary (about 6th grade level difficulty), you learn some useful basic selling techniques such as active listening and overcoming objections. It's not that hard to upsell people if you have half a brain.

Cons

Low hourly pay so lots of pressure to sell insurance/upsell for commissions. Even with commissions, pay is still low. They're starting to require college degrees although in no way does a degree help you for this job. You will have to help wash cars even in the required slacks and a tie uniform.

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5.0
Apr 13, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work in tandem with other professionals in your trade, always had a feeling of "family" working alongside my peers. We come together when times are tough, this is very rewarding,

Cons

The current economic and geopolitical spectrum have been proving a challenge to this industry as a whole, thankfully we are a resilient outfit with the best people at the helm.

3.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

It is a decent place to work with a steady environment and meaningful day-to-day responsibilities. Overall, it's not a bad company to be a part of if you are looking for stability and purpose in your tasks.

Cons

The internal culture is highly political, and professional advancement often depends more on favoritism than merit. You frequently have to play corporate games and kiss up to management just to get ahead or be noticed.

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