Fleet Manager

Avis Budget Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Free Zipcar membership

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Avis Budget Group seeks a Fleet Manager in Washington, DC to lead fleet operations and manage relationships with vendors ensuring vehicles meet high standards of safety and cleanliness. Responsibilities include overseeing the fleet lifecycle and improving member satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 4-5 years of relevant experience, and a strong ability to analyze and solve problems. A valid driver’s license is required. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of operations management or Fleet management experience, preferably in rental car or car share.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet operations supporting the vehicle lifecycle in the region.
• Manage relationships with vendors and supply chain teams.
• Ensure vehicles are safe and clean to deliver an exceptional experience.

Skills

Operations management

Fleet management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ORACLE

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

As a Fleet Manager, you will lead fleet operations supporting the vehicle lifecycle in the region. This includes leading the Fleet Operations team, managing relationships with vendors and supply chain teams, and ensuring vehicles are safe, clean, and able to deliver an exceptional experience for our members. This role involves adjusting fleet levels to meet demand, overseeing upkeep, repair processes, maintenance of vehicles, and working toward key KPIs for this function.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with Operations leadership on strategic goals and changing initiatives; lead local teams to improve overall member satisfaction (NPS) and other business goals.
• Manage the process of in-fleeting and de-fleeting vehicles from start to finish.
• Maintain fleet costs in accordance with the market budget.
• Negotiate and manage vendor service contracts and relationships to ensure vehicles are properly maintained, repaired and cleaned to Zipcar’s high standard.
• Oversee payment for third party vendors, and ensure invoices are coded appropriately via ORACLE.
• Collaborate with Zipcar functional teams to support performance and process improvement.
• Hire, train, and develop fleet management staff including performance management, succession planning, goal setting, development and performance reviews input.
• Coordinate the repair life cycle of vehicles from when repair is required to when they return to service. This includes working with ABG supply chain partners, third party maintenance vendors, third party shuttling companies, towing vendors, and impound recovery facilities.
• Update Zipcar’s platform (work management system) daily with ETA’s of repair completion, notes on the repair process, and close out the ticket loop once complete.
• Use data to make informed decisions on repairs and vehicle lifecycle on a daily basis.

Perks You’ll Get

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and other voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including volunteer and parental leave options.
• Tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses.
• Bicycle reimbursement program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matched contributions.
• Free Zipcar membership and other employee discounts, including discounts on renting and buying Avis/Budget cars.
• Community involvement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field required.
• 4–5 years of operations management or Fleet management experience (preferably in rental car / car share).
• Prior experience working in operations for a complex fleet organization.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, analyze information effectively, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to identify staffing needs and hire key employees.
• Experience tracking the success of operational improvement programs with a focus on sustainable, organization-wide improvements.
• Valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record (per company standards).

The annual starting salary for this position is between $65,000 to $75,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Who We Are

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. We’re moving the future of transportation forward with innovative, customer-focused solutions. We believe great service starts with people who care. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.