A fitness guru, a high school teacher and a banker all walk into an Enterprise branch in Spain. Why? Because they all want a new challenge — and that’s exactly what they’re getting.
Two are helping implement the inaugural Management Training (MT) program in Spain, while one just became a part of it.
The most tenured of the trio is the fitness guru — Gerardo J., Branch Manager of the Chamartín train station in Madrid, Spain. He joined Enterprise’s International MT Program in 2013 and learned the ropes of the business in London knowing that he would return to Spain. Gerardo excelled and now is the first Branch Manager in the country who began his training outside of Spain.
Visualizing the career path
When asked why he likes working for Enterprise, Gerardo doesn’t hesitate before praising the company’s career path. He says the best thing about working for the global brand is that he has an absolute picture of what his career path can look like as long as he puts in the effort.
When he started in May 2013, Gerardo knew the adventure would be promising. “The best thing about the program is you start from the bottom up and truly get to learn everything about the business,” says Gerardo, who left a fitness company in Spain to join the MT program. “And as I continued to master new skills, I always had someone I could refer to when I had questions and that’s what impressed me most.”
“Every manager in the UK had been in my position at some point, so it was easy to get support. Now that I’m working back home in Spain, I’m happily returning the favor.”
Tried and true results
Virginia P. is a recent Management Trainee learning the business from the ground up.
“I’m only five months into the program and can already see that it provides great career opportunities,” says Virginia, who left the banking industry in search of a new opportunity. “This experience has broadened my knowledge in so many areas that are necessary to help me become a successful manager someday.”
Launched in September 2015, the Spanish MT program mirrors the process used in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. It’s open to both new hires and former Atesa employees interested in advancing their careers. All MTs receive on-the-job training on a broad range of topics, including customer service, sales, marketing, leadership and operational tasks.
Management Assistant Marco L. knows these topics all too well, having just completed the International MT program. Now back in Spain at the Atocha train station in Madrid, Marco says he’s happy he changed careers when he did. “I needed a change of pace and Enterprise offered that and so much more,” says Marco in reference to his previous job as a high school teacher. “Now, I have the management skills I need to further my career and the right venue to accomplish those goals.”
Building a future in Spain
Even though Gerardo, Marco and Virginia are in different stages of their careers, they all have one thing in common: They can’t wait to watch Spain’s MT program and business thrive.
“I’m looking forward to watching the MT program become more established and successful in the future — one that Spanish grads will proudly pursue in the years to come,” says Marco.
Gerardo couldn’t agree more. “As we continue to grow our operations in Spain, having a successful training program will be a crucial piece of the puzzle,” he says.