Fleet Manager
Airport Ford Lincoln is a proud member of the AutoIQ Dealership Group. We are ambitious, innovative and forward-thinking and we strongly believe that our people are our greatest asset. As lifelong students of our craft, we pursue improvement at every turn. We do not settle for “Best” because our quest to improve and grow doesn’t have a finish line.
We are currently seeking a Fleet Manager to join our leadership team of customer focused professionals within our high volume and process-driven dealership.
Purpose/Summary of Position:
This role is responsible for the overall sales and relationship management of the dealerships’ commercial accounts. This Management role is responsible for ongoing planning and collaboration with other department leaders; executing on objectives, goals and growth strategies; improving efficiencies; driving sales and championing the customer experience.
The Fleet Manager (also known as a Commercial Accounts Manager) contacts local commercial accounts to build sales and service relationships between the dealership and the customer. They conduct consultative interviews with customers to identify needs, vehicle usage requirements and preferences and to respond to customer concerns and takes the lead in keeping lines of communication open between the Commercial, F&I and service departments in the dealership.
Required Qualifications:
Our ideal candidates understand that customers have a choice in where they purchase and service their vehicles, and therefore demonstrate a commitment delivering unparalleled service to show our customers real value for their hard-earned money.
Our leaders are excellent communicators who love working directly with both customers & co-workers and who are businesspeople and people-people. Our leaders understand that the best team will provide the best customer service and as such, make attracting and retaining talent a top priority because it is critical to our success. Fostering a team of happy, empowered and engaged individuals is a key priority of this leadership role.
Candidates must possess:
- Unrestricted OMVIC license & dealership approval
- Valid driver’s license
- Minimum High School Diploma
- Post-Secondary Education Preferred
- Previous commercial account management experience and success with a franchised automotive dealer an asset
- Previous retail automotive sales success required
Why AutoIQ?
- Progressive and innovative Auto Group
- Career development– we provide opportunities for advancement all the way up to ownership in the business
- Training & Development – We believe in and are committed to training our people for success
- A chance to be a part of a fun, collaborative culture based on shared core values and operating principles across our stores
- Commitment to an exceptional employee experience
- Collaborative work environment & group support
- Full benefit programs & competitive compensation plans
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
Qualified applicants are invited to apply with resume and cover letter.
AutoIQ is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview or by emailing hr@autoiq.ca.
