Fleet Damage & Repair Manager

United States 2 Avis Budget Car Rental LLC; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discounts

Training and development

Employee assistance program

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

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

You will direct repair planning, optimize cycle times, and maintain strong vendor relationships while guiding staff through

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years management experience in a related field (rental car, automotive shop or service oriented field).
• Experience writing damage estimates is preferable.
• Ability to lead a high performing team and manage multiple work areas.

Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates operating plans to maximize fleet utilization and repair throughput.
• Directs vehicle damage repair and in-fleeting/de-fleeting of rental vehicles.
• Sets goals, monitors KPI performance, and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Manages vendor relationships, negotiates rates, and conducts audits to ensure service levels.
• Oversees hiring, onboarding, and performance management to foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

2-4 year college degree preferred

Job description

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

You will direct repair planning, optimize cycle times, and maintain strong vendor relationships while guiding staff through