Manager District Wholesale

Description

Here at Avis Budget Group we're more than just rentals—although over 70 years of experience and 11,000 locations in 180 countries has taught us a thing or two about that. We’re shaping the future of the mobility industry with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our globally recognized brands - Avis, Budget, Budget Truck and Zipcar - connect people to more. This means more convenience, more options and more time on the road for our customers. But we also connect our employees to more: opportunities, benefits, support, collaboration and most importantly—power to change the future. Sound your speed? Come join our family.

Who We Are:

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

What you’ll do:

• Directs sales of vehicles through all available channels within assigned area.
• Coordinates and provides guidance to Ops Sales & Supply Chain to achieve 'Right Car Right Place’ for sale of vehicles at auctions and other channels.
• Attends auctions to sell cars, monitor market conditions and maintain reasonable inventory levels.
• Manages promotional sales events at various locations to optimize vehicle values.
• Coordinates with National Car Sales Team to adjust pricing when needed.
• Analyzes and collects competitive sales and pricing data.
• Monitor and enforce pricing for off rent vehicles, damaged/wrecked vehicles, commercial truck inventory, retail trade in vehicles and other inventory that becomes eligible for sale.
• Maintains positive relationships with auctions and potential buyers in assigned area.
• Resolves buyer disputes/arbitrations.
• Tracks payments from all sales in region to ensure proper and timely proceeds receipt.
• Monitors inventory levels and holds selling locations accountable for all ABG inventory.
• Enforces and revises established vehicle sales policies as required.
• Negotiates sale, transport and repair fees with various vendors.
• Basic proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel.  Ability to read, interpret, and generate inventory control reports from Avis supplied information
• Experience with AutoIMS preferred.

You should apply if you bring:

• College Degree Required.
• Experience in wholesale vehicle sales and familiarity with wholesale vehicle auction process strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with rental car or other fleet organizations preferred.
• Effective communication and creative issue resolution skills.
• Ability to successfully interact with vendors, customers and internal employees.
• Excellent computer skills with strong experience in Excel.
• Good Negotiation Skills.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
• Strong Self-Motivator.
• Ability to organize and follow through on a wide variety of simultaneous tasks.

Benefits you’ll receive: 

• Paid time off 
• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions 
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance 
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages 
• Contribute up to $260 as a tax free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses 
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars 
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more 

The fine print:  

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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