Fleet Manager, SVT Service Department - Indio, CA

Velocity Vehicle Group; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic Culture

401k + match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance + HS

Employer paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Days

Sick Leave

Employee discounts

Training programs

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Velocity Vehicle Group in Indio, CA, seeks a SVT Fleet Manager to lead clients’ fleet operations, define policy, monitor compliance, and drive cost-effective vehicle management.

You will manage budgets and vendor relationships, supervise staff, and ensure outstanding customer service and performance. This full-time role rewards experience with a competitive compensation package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in fleet management.
• At least 4 years managing P&L in transportation.
• Strong consultative, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with data visualization, Excel and data mining.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet policy and ensure compliant operations for assigned clients.
• Define vehicle and equipment specifications and cost management programs.
• Manage fleet department budget and vendor relationships.
• Supervise personnel including hiring, training and performance appraisals.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and strong client relations.

Skills

Fleet management

P&L management

Negotiation

Change leadership

Communication

Data visualization

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Excel

Data visualization tools

Data mining

Job description

Who We Are:

At SVT Fleet Solutions, we’re a dedicated team focused on providing top-tier fleet management services - from preventative maintenance and compliance to customized fleet management solutions and support. We partner with clients across industries to ensure their vehicles stay safe, efficient, and road-ready, while delivering reliable, high-quality service that businesses can count on.

What's in it for You:

SVT Fleet Solutions is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization, and we’re on the lookout for individuals who relish daily challenges and are passionate about delivering top-notch customer service, both within the company and to our valued clients. When you join SVT, you’ll experience an extraordinary work environment, complete with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with matching, as well as Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work culture!

What You’ll Do:

As the SVT Fleet Manager, you will manage and directly define aspects of clients’ fleet operations. Oversee policy compliance and P&L reporting as it relates to the fleet. Develop and implement vehicle and equipment specifications and cost management programs. Manage the fleet department budget, develop, and maintain outside vendor relationships in your area.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for management duties related to assigned clients vehicle fleet program and enforcement of fleet policy to ensure the efficient and effective use of company and customer owned equipment.
• In consultation with the clients, initiates, monitors, and recommends adjustments to the client’s fleet policy to reduce the client’s liability, exposure and follows industry best practice. This includes acquisition maintenance and remarketing as determined by cost and effective life cycle analysis
• Knowledge of, and advises clients on, fleet specific regulatory matters and related fleet compliance
• Supervise personnel, including selecting and hiring employees, scheduling work assignments, conducting safety meetings, providing training, coaching, counseling, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, communicate service standards to department personnel, resolve customer complaints, and visit customers to establish and maintain excellent relations

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience within the fleet management industry
• At least 4 years of experience managing P&L within the transportation sector
• Strong capabilities to effectively consult, influence, negotiate and lead change
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential
• Demonstrated success in juggling competing priorities and task
• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written
• Proficient in data visualization tools, Excel, data mining skill

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $100K-$120K (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Plus bonus pay plan
• Full-time position

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass post offer drug test, physical and background check

Benefits Velocity Vehicle Group Offers:

• Fantastic Culture
• 401k + match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance + HSA & FSA
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Sick Leave
• Company perks such as employee discounts, company events and training programs
• Excellent Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. Velocity Vehicle Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.