Fleet Manager, SVT Service Department - Indio, CA

Velocity Vehicle Group•Indio, CA

20d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

SVT Fleet Solutions is seeking a Fleet Manager for its Service Department in Indio, California. The Fleet Manager manages and defines aspects of clients’ fleet operations, oversees fleet policy compliance and fleet-related P&L reporting, develops vehicle and equipment specifications and cost-management programs, manages the fleet department budget, and maintains relationships with local outside vendors. The role manages assigned clients’ vehicle fleet programs and enforces fleet policies to ensure efficient and effective use of company- and customer-owned equipment. In consultation with clients, the Fleet Manager initiates and monitors fleet-policy changes and recommends adjustments intended to reduce client liability and exposure and follow industry best practices. This includes acquisition, maintenance, and remarketing decisions informed by cost and lifecycle analysis. The manager advises clients on fleet regulatory matters and compliance, supervises personnel, and maintains high customer-service standards and customer relationships.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the fleet management industry.
At least 4 years of experience managing P&L within the transportation sector.
Strong ability to consult, influence, negotiate, and lead change.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential.
Demonstrated success managing competing priorities and tasks.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with data visualization tools and Excel, and data-mining skills.
Must pass a post-offer drug test, physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned clients’ vehicle fleet programs and enforce fleet policies to promote efficient and effective use of company- and customer-owned equipment.
Consult with clients to initiate, monitor, and recommend fleet-policy adjustments that reduce liability and exposure and follow industry best practices.
Use cost and lifecycle analysis to guide vehicle and equipment acquisition, maintenance, and remarketing.
Advise clients on fleet-specific regulatory matters and related compliance.
Oversee fleet policy compliance and fleet-related P&L reporting.
Develop and implement vehicle and equipment specifications and cost-management programs.
Manage the fleet department budget and maintain relationships with outside vendors in the area.
Supervise personnel, including selecting and hiring employees, scheduling assignments, conducting safety meetings, providing training, coaching and counseling, and conducting performance appraisals.
Communicate service standards to department personnel, resolve customer complaints, and visit customers to establish and maintain strong relationships.
Maintain high standards of customer service.