Fleet Damage & Repair Operations Lead

Avis Budget Group International; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee discounts on Avis/Budget cars

Training programs

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is hiring an Auto Body Damage Manager to lead fleet services, oversee vehicle damage repair, and optimize in-fleet timing for maximum utilization and profitability. You will direct a high-performing team, ensure safety, efficiency, and accountability in all damage operations.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, vendor negotiations, and development of staff while maintaining strong safety and quality standards across all locations involved.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college degree preferred or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience in rental car, automotive shop, or service field.
• Prior experience writing damage estimates is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates operating plans to maximize fleet utilization and directs vehicle damage repair.
• Monitors team performance against KPIs such as cost per estimate and cycle time.
• Assesses daily damage areas to prioritize repairs and communicate tasks.
• Ensures repair orders comply with guidelines and timelines.
• Forecasts budgets and manages financial drivers, including cost of repair.
• Manages body shop relationships and negotiates rates; conducts audits.
• Oversees vendor management and timely payment of invoices.
• Leads HR lifecycle for managers and staff to foster high performance.
• Maintains safety policies and a safe work environment.

Skills

Management experience

Vendor management

Budgeting & forecasting

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Damage estimation

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma

2-4 year college degree preferred

Job description

Avis Budget Group is hiring an Auto Body Damage Manager to lead fleet services, oversee vehicle damage repair, and optimize in-fleet timing for maximum utilization and profitability. You will direct a high-performing team, ensure safety, efficiency, and accountability in all damage operations.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, vendor negotiations, and development of staff while maintaining strong safety and quality standards across all locations involved.