Leasing and Rental Manager

A highly organized and performance-driven Leasing & Rental Manager to oversee fleet operations, leasing contracts, and rental services. This role focuses on maximizing fleet utilization, controlling costs, and ensuring seamless end-to-end management of vehicles across leasing and rental channels.

Key Responsibilities:

Fleet Management & Utilization:

• Manage the full lifecycle of the fleet (procurement, registration, deployment, maintenance, and disposal).
• Monitor and optimize fleet utilization, idle time, and rotation.
• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy, clean, and compliant with regulations at all times.
• Coordinate with service and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

Leasing & Rental Operations:

• Oversee long-term leasing and short-term rental operations.
• Develop and manage leasing contracts, SLAs, and pricing structures.
• Ensure proper vehicle allocation based on client requirements.
• Monitor contract renewals, extensions, and terminations.

Cost Control & Budgeting:

• Manage fleet-related costs including maintenance, insurance, fuel, and depreciation.
• Prepare budgets and track expenses vs. targets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.

Business Development & Client Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with corporate fleet clients.
• Identify opportunities for expanding fleet leasing contracts.
• Handle key accounts and negotiate large-scale agreements.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all vehicles meet local regulatory requirements (registration, insurance, licensing).
• Maintain accurate records of fleet data, contracts, and usage.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and legal standards.

Reporting & Analytics:

• Track KPIs such as utilization rate, revenue per vehicle, downtime, and maintenance costs.
• Generate regular performance and financial reports.
• Use data insights to improve operational efficiency.

Team Management:

• Supervise fleet coordinators, drivers, and support staff.
• Provide training and performance management.
• Ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Automotive, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in fleet management, automotive leasing, or rental operations.
• Strong knowledge of fleet systems, telematics, and vehicle lifecycle management.
• Experience handling large fleets (50+ vehicles preferred) .
• Strong financial and operational acumen.

Key Skills:

• Fleet Optimization & Planning
• Contract Management
• Cost Control & Budgeting
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Client Relationship Management
• Leadership & Operations Management