Director Fleet

SIXT • Long Beach, CA

1d • $110,000

About The Position

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for fleet excellence and operational efficiency? At SIXT, the Regional Fleet Director is a cornerstone of our vehicle operations — keeping our fleet performing, our teams growing, and our standards uncompromising. In this high-impact role, you'll oversee repair and maintenance operations across multiple locations, develop high-performing fleet teams, and drive the cost and quality decisions that keep SIXT's fleet running at its best. You'll bring deep expertise in fleet management, team leadership, and operational strategy — and be part of a company that's transforming mobility every day, with a salary of $110,000 plus bonus of $48,500. Apply now!
YOUR ROLE AT SIXT
You drive fleet performance by meeting or exceeding goals for out-of-service percentage, infleet and defleet processing times, and repair and maintenance costs.
You lead and develop high-performing teams by managing Repair Managers and their teams across regional locations, coaching for results, and building a strong leadership pipeline.
You oversee all fleet operations by directing infleet acceptance, defleet processing, and repair and maintenance activities to ensure vehicles are maintained within established standards, timeframes, and cost targets.
You execute operational excellence by holding branch and repair locations to SIXT repair guidelines, challenging delayed or escalated repairs, and ensuring teams operate with SMART action plans.
You drive sound financial decisions by evaluating accident repair cases and making timely repair-or-rent decisions that protect the region's bottom line.
You ensure cross-functional collaboration by fostering effective communication between fleet teams, branch operations, and headquarters departments, and by providing reports and presentations as required.
YOUR SKILLS MATTER
Experience and Education You have 5+ years of management experience, ideally in fleet maintenance or a related operational field. An ASE certification and/or Bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience writing repair estimates is a strong plus.
Technical Knowledge You possess familiarity and working knowledge of vehicle maintenance, collision repair, systems, components, and design — and are comfortable applying that expertise to make independent, sound judgments in the field.
Leadership and Communication You bring excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills, with a proven ability to influence teams, challenge underperformance constructively, and align people around results.
Organization and Technology You are highly organized, able to multi-task effectively under pressure, and proficient in Microsoft Office and various computer applications used in fleet and repair management.
Work Authorization and Availability You must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. You are at least 21 years old, hold a valid driver's license, and can work a flexible 40+ hour schedule including day and/or evening hours. This role requires at least 20% travel, which may include air travel.

Requirements

• 5+ years of management experience, ideally in fleet maintenance or a related operational field.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of vehicle maintenance, collision repair, systems, components, and design — and are comfortable applying that expertise to make independent, sound judgments in the field.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills, with a proven ability to influence teams, challenge underperformance constructively, and align people around results.
• Highly organized, able to multi-task effectively under pressure, and proficient in Microsoft Office and various computer applications used in fleet and repair management.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.
• At least 21 years old
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Can work a flexible 40+ hour schedule including day and/or evening hours.
• This role requires at least 20% travel, which may include air travel.

Nice To Haves

• An ASE certification and/or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience writing repair estimates is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive fleet performance by meeting or exceeding goals for out-of-service percentage, infleet and defleet processing times, and repair and maintenance costs.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams by managing Repair Managers and their teams across regional locations, coaching for results, and building a strong leadership pipeline.
• Oversee all fleet operations by directing infleet acceptance, defleet processing, and repair and maintenance activities to ensure vehicles are maintained within established standards, timeframes, and cost targets.
• Execute operational excellence by holding branch and repair locations to SIXT repair guidelines, challenging delayed or escalated repairs, and ensuring teams operate with SMART action plans.
• Drive sound financial decisions by evaluating accident repair cases and making timely repair-or-rent decisions that protect the region's bottom line.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration by fostering effective communication between fleet teams, branch operations, and headquarters departments, and by providing reports and presentations as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Insurance Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and 401k for your financial future
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Benefit from PTO, sick leave, and a balanced work-life schedule
• Branch Bonus Plan Participate in a performance-based branch bonus plan
• Employee Assistance Program Access support whenever needed through our Employee Assistance Program
• Exclusive Employee Rentals Benefit from employee-only rental rates, with family rental options and exclusive discounts for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees