Fleet Manager

How would you like to work with one of the most prestigious and well-respected automotive groups? Join AWIN, the new owner of Donway Ford in February!

We are looking for experienced Fleet Manager to join our team!

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits!

• Excellent Group Benefits package
• Group RRSP Contribution program
• Work / life balance
• Training and support programs
• Boot and tool allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Corporate support
• Mentorship and development
• Unlimited careers opportunities within our automotive group

Job Purpose

The Fleet Manager successfully manages the interface, the tendering process, sales and follow-up for fleet accounts. Supports the new car department team, as necessary.

Core Accountabilities

• Keeps abreast of the manufacturer’s product and program novelties involving the automobile fleet and retail sales.
• Keeps in touch with businesses and federal, provincial and municipal agencies and departments, with a view to obtaining automobile fleet contracts, using the tendering process in a proactive manner.
• Solicits business accounts for the fleet.
• Ensures that all fleet products delivered are of excellent quality.
• Delivers courtesy vehicles.
• Together with the manager of the new car sales department, services fleet customers and local rental companies when they are out of stock.
• Submits monthly forecasts for deliveries of fleets and automobiles and trucks to the manager of the new car sales department.
• Closely, and on routine basis, monitors payments owing to the dealership for fleets delivered and for corporate account cars, as well as amounts owing from rental companies.
• Prepares the invoices and follows up on accounts receivable.
• Writes the necessary correspondence.
• Participates in activities organized by the manufacturer for corporate customers.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Takes part in management meetings, if invited.
• Performs other tasks, based on management requirements and instructions.

Requirements

• College Diploma or University Degree.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Previous management experience.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of 180, ADP / CDK and / or Reynolds software systems and MS Office Suite.
• Good numeracy skills and sound analyzing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to motivate and guide teams to deliver exceptional quality.
• Valid Ontario G Driver’s Licence.
• Clear Driver’s Abstract.
• Valid OMVIC License.

Personal Attributes

• Results focused approach.
• Passion for creativity, self-motivated and task focused.
• Team player.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and mediate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Honest, courteous and able to demonstrate strong work ethics.
• Self-starter and the ability to work with minimum supervision.

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We thank all applicants for their response; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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