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Distribution Manager

Hertz Local Edition
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026

The Distribution Manager leads and deploys the operational and logistical strategy, business processes, and systems for overall rental car fleet. Safely and securely coordinates transportation between Hertz locations and vendors, manages large hourly team of Transporters, and drives efficiencies and cost savings for all business segments.


What You’ll Get:

  • The starting salary for this role is $80,000 annually, commensurate of experience.
  • Bonus: Eligible
  • Stock: Eligible
  • Stock Options: Eligible
  • Profit Sharing: Eligible
  • Bonus Plans: Eligible
  • Reimbursement for Travel Expenses (as applicable, per Company policy guidelines)
  • Paid Time Off / Vacation / Paid observed Holidays (Accruals start at 1.25 Days a Month, 4 Floating Holidays, 9 Paid Observed Holidays) 
  • Benefits: Further program information can be found here at HertzBenefits.com. To include, but not limited to:
    • Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental   
    • Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
    • Life Insurance: (Hertz-paid Basic Life Insurance provides coverage equal to one-times your base annual pay, at no cost to you)
    • Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching: Hertz will match your contributions dollar for dollar on the first 3% you contribute and 50 cents per dollar on the next 2% you contribute.
    • Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
    • Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
    • Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
    • Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
    • Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

       

A Day in the Life:

Works under minimal supervision, local travel requirements only.  Position requires flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.  May work outdoors and be exposed to current weather conditions.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Organize and coordinate fleet moves between Hertz airport location and Local Edition locations, vendors, auctions, and retail lots.
  • Schedule and supervise large staff of hourly Transporters, working with vendor management as needed to coordinate coverage and shifts.
  • Manage staff efficiency to meet performance and customer service requirements. 
  • Creative strong teamwork-based work culture
  • Drive financial performance and lower costs by improving efficient vehicle logistics.
  • Collaborate with Fleet, Operations, and Revenue Management Departments to assess logistics decisions based on contributory rentals.
  • Work to supply security gate personnel the tools to ensure compliance with security and non-rev procedures.
  • Verify validity of non-rev moves, ensuring all cars have been moved and documented properly.
  • Manage daily and weekly administrative responsibilities including Payroll, ERS, locating missing cars, non-revenue vehicle reporting, verifying wholesales / turnback's, processing purchase orders and tow tickets, coordinating with local tow-vendors, requesting vehicle titles, and assisting with regional re-marketing efforts.
  • Responsible for hiring, training and development, managing performance expectations, and accountability of large team of Transporters.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Organize and coordinate fleet moves between Hertz airport location and Local Edition locations, vendors, auctions, and retail lots.
  • Schedule and supervise large staff of hourly Transporters, working with vendor management as needed to coordinate coverage and shifts.
  • Manage staff efficiency to meet performance and customer service requirements. 
  • Creative strong teamwork-based work culture
  • Drive financial performance and lower costs by improving efficient vehicle logistics.
  • Collaborate with Fleet, Operations, and Revenue Management Departments to assess logistics decisions based on contributory rentals.
  • Work to supply security gate personnel the tools to ensure compliance with security and non-rev procedures.
  • Verify validity of non-rev moves, ensuring all cars have been moved and documented properly.
  • Manage daily and weekly administrative responsibilities including Payroll, ERS, locating missing cars, non-revenue vehicle reporting, verifying wholesales / turnback's, processing purchase orders and tow tickets, coordinating with local tow-vendors, requesting vehicle titles, and assisting with regional re-marketing efforts.
  • Responsible for hiring, training and development, managing performance expectations, and accountability of large team of Transporters.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Salary : $80,000

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