Budget is seeking an experienced Automotive Claims and Fleet Manager to oversee fleet maintenance operations, body damage claims processing, and vendor relationships with the efficiency and precision of a high-performing service department. This role combines strategic fleet management with hands-on claims leadership, ideal for a results-oriented professional who has successfully driven profitability through effective shop operations, vendor negotiations, and downtime reduction.

Key Responsibilities

Fleet Lifecycle Management

• Oversee vehicle in-fleeting and out-fleeting processes, including thorough inspections, onboarding, and decommissioning
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of vehicle condition, mileage, and associated costs from acquisition through auction

Preventative Maintenance Leadership

• Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and control repair expenses
• Ensure full compliance with OEM guidelines and regulatory requirements

Body Damage and Claims Management

• Prepare accurate repair estimates with attention to detail
• Coordinate with approved body shops, review and authorize supplements, and expedite claim closures
• Manage insurance documentation and follow-up processes efficiently

Fuel Program Oversight

• Monitor fuel usage, expenses, KDHE certifications, and required reporting
• Optimize fuel budgets through effective cost management

Parts and Inventory Management

• Maintain adequate stock of tools, supplies, and parts to support uninterrupted technician productivity
• Eliminate downtime caused by inventory shortages

Vendor Relationship and Contract Management

• Cultivate strong, long-term partnerships with body shops, parts suppliers, and fuel vendors
• Negotiate competitive pricing, service-level agreements, and turnaround times that exceed industry standards

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary with lucrative performance-based bonuses with profit-sharing —directly tied to cost savings and operational efficiency
• Company-provided vehicle
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fleet management, fixed operations, or automotive shop leadership
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle systems, preventative maintenance programs, and repair processes
• Strong expertise in body damage estimating, supplemental approvals, and insurance claims handling
• Demonstrated success in vendor negotiation and contract management
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Preferred: Proficiency with inventory management software or fleet maintenance tracking systems

If you are a driven professional ready to take ownership of fleet performance and contribute to Budget's continued success, we invite you to join our management team. Please submit your resume for consideration.

Ability to pass a background check and a drug screen

Clean driving record + valid license