District Wholesale Manager

United States 2 Avis Budget Car Rental LLC; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Full training

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is seeking a District Wholesale Manager to direct vehicle sales across channels in the assigned area. You will coordinate with Operations & Supply Chain for proper placement of sale vehicles at auctions or other channels to achieve Fleet and P&L goals.

You will work with the National Car Sales Team to maintain pricing consistency and manage inventory while traveling to auctions as needed. Strong negotiation, Excel expertise, and vendor relations are essential to drive

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• Experience in wholesale vehicle sales and familiarity with wholesale vehicle auction process preferred.
• Experience with rental car or fleet organizations preferred.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong negotiation abilities.
• Strong communication and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers and internal teams.
• Self-motivation and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Directs sales of vehicles through all available channels within assigned area.
• Coordinatess and provides guidance to Ops Sales & Supply Chain to achieve price position for auctions and channels.
• Attends auctions to sell cars and monitor market conditions.
• Manages promotional sales events at various locations to optimize vehicle values.
• Coordinates with National Car Sales Team to adjust pricing when needed.
• Analyzes and collects competitive sales and pricing data.
• Monitor and enforce pricing for off rent and other vehicle categories.
• Maintain relationships with auctions and potential buyers in the area.
• Resolve buyer disputes/arbitrations.
• Track payments from all sales in region for timely proceeds receipt.
• Monitor inventory levels and hold locations accountable for ABG inventory.
• Enforce and revise vehicle sales policies as required.
• Negotiate sale, transport and repair fees with vendors.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Organization

Problem solving

Vendor relations

Excel

Education

College degree

Tools

AutoIMS

Job description

District Wholesale Manager

Driven to be the Best People. Performance. Purpose. At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.

The District Wholesale Manager will direct the sale of Avis Budget Group (ABG) vehicles through all available channels within assigned area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating and providing guidance to Operations & Supply Chain for proper placement of sale vehicles at auctions or other channels. Work with National Car Sales Team to maintain consistent pricing to attain desired Division P & L and Fleet goals. Essential duties and responsibilities, shown below, will vary accordingly based on assignment. Occasional travel required.

What You’ll Do

• Directs sales of vehicles through all available channels within assigned area
• Coordinates and provides guidance to Ops Sales & Supply Chain to achieve 'Right Car Right Place’ for sale of vehicles at auctions and other channels
• Attends auctions to sell cars, monitor market conditions and maintain reasonable inventory levels
• Manages promotional sales events at various locations to optimize vehicle values.
• Coordinates with National Car Sales Team to adjust pricing when needed.
• Analyzes and collects competitive sales and pricing data
• Monitor and enforce pricing for off rent vehicles, damaged/wrecked vehicles, commercial truck inventory, retail trade in vehicles and other inventory that becomes eligible for sale
• Maintains positive relationships with auctions and potential buyers in assigned area
• Resolves buyer disputes/arbitrations
• Tracks payments from all sales in region to ensure proper and timely proceeds receipt
• Monitors inventory levels and holds selling locations accountable for all ABG inventory
• Enforces and revises established vehicle sales policies as required
• Negotiates sale, transport and repair fees with various vendors

Perks You’ll Get

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

What We’re Looking For

• College Degree Required
• Experience in wholesale vehicle sales and familiarity with wholesale vehicle auction process strongly preferred
• Previous experience with rental car or other fleet organizations preferred
• Effective communication and creative issue resolution skills
• Ability to successfully interact with vendors, customers and internal employees
• Excellent computer skills with strong experience in Excel
• Good Negotiation Skills
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency
• Strong Self‑Motivator
• Ability to organize and follow through on a wide variety of simultaneous tasks
• Experience with AutoIMS preferred

Salary and Location

The annual starting salary for this position is between $75,000 – $80,000 annually.

Boston Massachusetts United States of America

About Us

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate. Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law. This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group. Boston Massachusetts United States of America A vehicle rental provider of choice for travelers around the world, Avis Budget Group is powered by our people, our partners, and technology. We operate some of the most recognized brands in the industry through Avis, Budget, and Zipcar, along with local brands such as Payless, France Cars, Apex, and Maggiore.