Branch Manager

A rare opportunity in Tauranga for a Branch Manager to lead, support, guide and mentor our amazing team to success. The question is, are you ready for the responsibility to run our business in the area?

• Large global organisation

• Well-know and revered brands

• Customer service driven company

• Leadership position

• Supportive, friendly, and caring team and culture

The Role

Managing, supporting and growing the Avis / Budget business, you will be responsible for handling all aspects of our operations, logistics and people to ensure your location is both efficient and profitable.

This varied role will see you very hands-on with:

• Leadership of operations and team including rostering, on-job coaching and goal setting

• Coach, develop and inspire the team to achieve high performance in quality, service, and sales to ensure our customers receive the highest level of service and NPS scores are achieved.

• Customer experience and sales, even assisting with vehicle rental if required

• Logistics and making sure cars are cleaned and ready when needed

• Business development and general operations compliance including improving new and existing business opportunities from local markets.

• Maintain effective fleet utilisation and profit generation i.e., fleet management/logistics to get “right car, right place, right time”

• Achieve annual goals in financial objectives and our internal team culture.

• Working with our wider team and liaising with Head Office

• Work health and safety champion.

What we are looking for:

Previous experience managing and leading a team in a similar role or sales/operations environment will be essential to succeed in this position. 

A passion for customer service and driven by sales and performance targets with an understanding of market dynamics to develop our business is also key. 

Being a team leader with the ability to motivate, coach, mentor and develop the team with a genuine desire to provide a great workplace.  You will be a dynamic, positive person with great communication skills who takes initiative in a hands-on leadership style to drive the success of the business.  Workplace health and safety knowledge will also be needed to ensure we are operating effectively.

Good computer skills (Excel skills essential) and ability to pick up new systems easily will also be needed (training will be provided for our in-house systems) as will a full driver’s licence.

If you are supportive and caring towards the people you lead and not afraid to jump in and get your hands dirty to help wherever and whenever required, then this role is for you!

So, what is on offer?

• Salary + annual incentive + fully maintained vehicle

• Wellbeing programme incl. life insurance + superannuation options

• Stepping-stone to NZ-wide and global opportunities to build your career with Avis Budget Group

• The role itself brings challenge, pace and variety

• Be part of a positive, passionate team where achievements are celebrated.

• Discounts within Avis Budget Group and our partners

• Represent a global market leader.

If you would like the opportunity to contribute to the success of our business and "GO" somewhere in your career, apply online now!  

About Avis Budget Group 

We don't just rent cars. We're changing the way people move. Across our world-famous brands - Avis, Budget, Zipcar, and Apex - we're leading the way for the global mobility industry. Our brands represent a mobility ecosystem of more than 11,000 locations in approximately 180 countries.

With more than 70 years of experience in managing global fleets and with one of the largest fleets of connected cars in the world, we are committed to innovation and are moving the future of mobility forward.