Fleet Manager

Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position described here are representative of what an employee must perform. This is not a comprehensive list and other duties may be assigned, as needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Upkeep/Maintenance/Repair of Vehicles

• Work within new and established Zipcar processes to manage the upkeep, maintenance, repair and cleanliness of the growing area.
• Negotiate and manage vendor service contracts to ensure vehicles are properly maintained, repaired and cleaned to Zipcar's high standard.
• Analyze and determine when damaged vehicles should be repaired, to maintain car condition and resale value.
• Manage the process of in-fleeting and de-fleeting vehicles, including Zipcar branding preparation and installation of Zipcar's proprietary access system.
• Work within a budget while maintaining excellent fleet condition and minimizing vehicle downtime.

Fleet Optimization and Parking Strategy

• Analyze market historical data to strategize around model mix and fleet growth.
• Work with the market General Manager to acquire new parking locations in key areas.

Supervision of Fleet Staff and vendors

• Manage a staff of at least 3 fleet operations personnel.
• Manage vendor performance on hundreds of weekly tasks to maximize vehicle condition and uptime and minimize costs.
• Analyze historical trends and current operating metrics to identify actionable insights.
• Prepare financial analysis for ad-hoc projects using financial modelling techniques.
• Work with Business Units to support performance improvement decisions.
• Contribute to the preparation of Zipcar’s annual operating plan.
• Produce reports and visual representations of data for senior management.

Qualifications:

• Experience in managing staff, service contractors and other vendors.
• Experience setting up and executing $500K service contracts.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• General knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair.
• Contacts and processes and the ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Strong process orientation.
• Good financial and operational analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.

What tops off the tank:   

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and other voluntary benefits through our parent company, Avis Budget Group

Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, personal, sick, volunteer and Parental Leave options

Tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses

Bicycle Reimbursement program

401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions

Free Zipcar Membership and other employee discounts, including discounts on renting and buying Avis/Budget cars

Community involvement opportunities

Who are we? 

Glad you asked! Zipcar is the world’s leading car-sharing network, found in urban areas and university campuses in more than 500 cities and towns. Our team is smart, creative and fun, and we’re driven by a mission – to enable simple and responsible urban living.  

The extra mile:

We encourage Zipsters to bring their whole selves to work - unique perspectives, personal experiences, backgrounds, and however they identify. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer – M/F/D/V. Who are we? Glad you asked! Zipcar is the world’s leading car-sharing network, found in urban areas and university campuses in more than 500 cities and towns. Our team is smart, creative and fun, and we’re driven by a mission – to enable simple and responsible urban living.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,075.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boston, MA 02210: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location