Licensee Operations Manager

Avis Budget Group International; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) matched contributions

Employee discounts

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is seeking a Licensee Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of North American licensees, driving operational excellence and revenue performance. The role emphasizes relationship management, onboarding of new operators, and cross-functional leadership to support location openings and ongoing performance monitoring.

The successful candidate will work with field operations, customer service, and process teams to resolve issues, monitor NPS trends, and ensure adherence to

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of licensees or partners.
• Proficiency with operational performance reporting tools.
• Familiarity with rate setting and vehicle availability management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of North American licensees and act as the primary operational contact.
• Improve licensee operational and revenue performance across the portfolio.
• Support openings/closings of locations and onboarding of licensees.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and address service trends with licensees.
• Provide system setup and training on core rental systems.

Skills

Licensee management

Operational reporting

MS Office

Tableau

Salesforce

Rate setting

Vehicle availability

Vendor collaboration

Customer service

Tools

Core rental systems

Billing systems

Job description

Driven to be the Best

People.Performance. Purpose.

At Avis Budget Group,we’redriven 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’redefining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.

The Licensee Operations Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of North American licensees, driving operational excellence and revenue performance across the network. This is a development role designed for high-performing operations managers seeking to build breadth in licensee relationship management, commercial performance, and cross-functional operational leadership.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage a focused portfolio of North American licensees, serving as the primary operational point of contact
• Manage and improve licensee operational and revenue performance across the assigned portfolio
• Drive growth and market expansion within the portfolio, including onboarding of new licensee operators
• Support the opening and closing of locations across the portfolio, expanding licensee footprint across North America in line with company processes
• Conduct regular calls with licensee partners and undertake periodic on-site visits to maintain strong operational relationships
• Communicate performance trends, risks, and recommendations to leadership on a regular basis
• Work closely with field operations, customer service, and process teams to resolve customer issues and licensee partner requests
• Ensure licensee adherence to customer service standards and company policies
• Monitor customer satisfaction results and work with licensees to address service quality trends
• Support and implement key technology projects across your portfolio
• Support rate setting and vehicle availability management for licensees
• Provide system setup and training support to licensee staff on core rental systems
• Help licensees track and monitor operational performance through standard reporting tools
• Support tracking of vehicle damage claims and related processes
• Provide support on billing and accounting-related licensee queries
• Submit and track technology support requests on behalf of licensees and the internal team
• Manage the department's shared mailbox, ensuring timely routing and resolution of licensee requests
• Maintain and update content on the internal licensee resource site relevant to the portfolio
• As required, perform research on billing, system issues, vendor information, roadside incidents, and vehicle recovery
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Perks You’ll Get:

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

What We're Looking For:

• Proficiency with core rental operations systems (training provided; prior exposure a plus)
• Demonstrated experience in rate setting and vehicle availability management
• Experience using standard operational performance reporting
• Familiarity with damage/claims tracking processes
• Experience with customer satisfaction/NPS monitoring tools
• Experience with system administration or user account setup
• Prior experience within a vehicle rental or franchise/licensee environment preferred
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Tableau and Salesforce a plus
• Strong working knowledge of operational rental platforms
• Relationship & Communication Skills - ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with external partners at all levels
• Performance & Commercial Awareness - revenue-focused mindset, growth orientation, and data-driven decision-making
• Problem Solving - ability to identify operational issues and develop practical, timely solutions
• Organization - strong prioritization and time management across a multi-partner portfolio
• Team Collaboration - works effectively across departments to deliver results

Who We Are:

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

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.

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their 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.

DallasTexasUnited States of America