Founding Fleet & Rental Operations Leader

Crain Automotive Holdings, LLC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + performance bonuses

Health benefits + paid time off

Long-term growth path

Direct access to ownership

Job summary

Crain Automotive Holdings, LLC in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a Fleet & Rental Operations Director to lead the launch of a new rental car and truck company. This role offers a unique opportunity to build operations from the ground up, manage a high-performing team, and drive marketing strategies. Ideal candidates should possess 2+ years in rental car or fleet management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for operational efficiency. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the rental car or fleet management space.
• Strong leadership and operations background.
• Entrepreneurial mindset—builder, problem-solver, decision-maker.
• Tech-savvy, with experience implementing rental or CRM platforms.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer service instincts.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead all day-to-day rental operations.
• Build and manage a high-performing team from scratch.
• Oversee fleet acquisition, maintenance, and utilization.
• Create systems for reservations, billing, and customer experience.
• Forge partnerships with service centers, dealerships, and insurance companies.
• Drive marketing strategy to grow customer base.
• Monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and report directly to ownership.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Problem-solving

Customer service

Tech-savvy

Job description

Crain Automotive Holdings, LLC in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a Fleet & Rental Operations Director to lead the launch of a new rental car and truck company. This role offers a unique opportunity to build operations from the ground up, manage a high-performing team, and drive marketing strategies. Ideal candidates should possess 2+ years in rental car or fleet management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for operational efficiency. Competitive salary and benefits are included.