City Manager - Vehicle Rental

About the role

Avis Budget Group is hiring a City Manager (District Manager) to act as a business partner who leads, manages and develops an assigned district to operational success and financial profitability. The role covers operations, marketing, sales, maintenance and risk management, and the manager is a key member of the field operations leadership team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and communicate city operating plans that maximize revenue and market share, and monitor performance against them
• Set monthly goals for revenue per unit, revenue, transactions and incremental sales
• Forecast, budget and manage key financial drivers such as revenue, utilization, fleet mix, wage expense and daily dollar average
• Direct the fleet distribution function and oversee maintenance, repair and reconditioning of fleet vehicles
• Evaluate physical inventories to maintain the proper mix and age of lot vehicles
• Work with Corporate Sales and Marketing on sales policy, long-range sales objectives and local marketing plans
• Review capital projects, analyze DOR reports, direct bill payments and process personnel records
• Build relationships with local business organizations and government agencies
• Hire, supervise, train and evaluate staff, and enforce HR policies consistently and fairly

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field (or equivalent education, experience or training)
• Three or more years of operations and sales experience, with at least one year at the supervisory level, preferably in vehicle rental or a related industry
• Valid driver's license and good driving record

Required skills

• Management skills to direct and support staff across multiple locations
• Organizational and analytical skills to track and forecast operational performance
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills
• Coaching and interpersonal skills, able to work with internal and external customers at all levels

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus optional group legal, identity theft, accident insurance, FSA and additional life coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions
• Training, employee discounts on Avis/Budget cars and an Employee Assistance Program
• Career paths and clear development opportunities