Airport Manager

Avis Budget Group • Cleveland, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Airport Manager, you’ll oversee all activities at our airport location and ensure we’re running smoothly and profitably with satisfied customers and employees alike. This role involves managing all activities at an airport related to servicing customers at the rental counter, arranging for vehicle rentals, selling incremental products, and preparing returned vehicles for the next rental. You will also manage, plan, and implement staffing schedules based on business demands, oversee personnel, and handle customer complaints. Additionally, you will provide statistical information, assist with budget preparation, monitor gasoline charges, and implement HR policies.

Requirements

• BA/BS - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
• 1 + years of leadership and management experience
• Experience in car/truck rental preferred, human resources, training, customer service and general operations.
• Working knowledge of P&L
• Strong decision making ability and independent judgment to establish operational plans, within operational guidelines and in support of the business plan.
• Strong analytical and math skills. Must be able to review numerous reports and other sources of data in an effort to determine best course of action.
• Excellent management skills. Must be able to provide direction and support to a large number staff
• Very strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate company vision as well as communicate accurate day-to-day operations information to a wide variety of audiences, including staff, operations management, independent contractors and vendors.
• Very strong organization and administration skills to ensure day to day smooth operations with detailed, accurate records.
• Strong time-management and multi-tasking skills with the capability to determine priorities in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Strong customer service skills. Must be able to provide good customer service directly to customers, and prioritize operations based on customer rental needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and results-driven orientation.
• Ability to demonstrate the drive to achieve results and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage performance of staff to drive district results.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, BART & O2
• Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities at an airport related to servicing of customers at the rental counter and arranging for the rental of vehicles, the selling of incremental products to customers, and the cleaning and preparation of returned vehicles for the next rental
• Manage, plan, and implement staffing schedules based on business demands and transaction levels and oversee exempt and nonexempt personnel
• Oversee shuttling of customers from rental counters to cars or from cars to airline terminal
• Ensure customer complaints are handled and resolved in a timely and effective manner
• Provide statistical information relating to transaction and revenue projects
• Assist management in the preparation of annual budget
• Monitor the price of gasoline charges currently being paid
• Implement HR policies

Benefits

• 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
• Contribute up to $270 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager