Fleet & Rental Operations Director

Crain Automotive • Little Rock, AR

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Fleet & Rental Operations Director -- Lead a New Rental Car & Truck Company

West Little Rock, Arkansas

Full-Time | In-Person

Looking to lead something big -- and build it from scratch?
Crain Automotive is launching a brand-new, fully funded rental car and truck company in Central Arkansas, and we’re looking for a bold, high-energy leader to bring it to life. The land is secured, the resources are in place, and now we need a
fleet-savvy, operations-driven leader
to bring it all to life!
This is a rare, career-defining opportunity to launch and scale an entire business — from building systems and hiring your dream team, to managing the fleet and growing revenue. If you thrive in high-ownership roles and are hungry to make an impact, this is your moment.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience launching or managing a rental location
• Existing relationships in the local automotive/insurance industries
• Passion for customer experience and operational efficiency

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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + performance bonuses
• Health benefits + paid time off
• Long-term growth path with true leadership autonomy
• Direct access to and support from company ownership
• The chance to be the founding force behind a growing company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees