Fleet Auto Body Damage Manager

Avis Budget Group; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-mA

Employee discounts on Avis Budget cars

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is hiring an Auto Body Damage Manager to lead the fleet services function, directing vehicle damage repair and in-fleeting/de-fleeting to maximize fleet utilization and profitability. You will drive operational excellence, lead a high-performing team, and maintain safety, efficiency, and accountability across all damage operations.

The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, and managing vendor relationships, with responsibilities covering repair orders, labor estimates, and cycle

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience in related field (rental car, automotive shop, or service oriented).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work flexible schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet services: oversee vehicle damage repair, in-fleeting/de-fleeting to maximize utilization and profitability.
• Set and monitor KPIs for damage operations, including cost per estimate and vendor cycle times.
• Prioritize vehicles for repair or salvage and coordinate communications with team members.

Skills

Management experience

Financial acumen

Forecasting

Vendor management

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Delegation

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Avis Budget Group is hiring an Auto Body Damage Manager to lead the fleet services function, directing vehicle damage repair and in-fleeting/de-fleeting to maximize fleet utilization and profitability. You will drive operational excellence, lead a high-performing team, and maintain safety, efficiency, and accountability across all damage operations.

The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, and managing vendor relationships, with responsibilities covering repair orders, labor estimates, and cycle