Senior Vice President, Fleet Operations - North America

Job description

As the Senior Vice President, Fleet Operations – North America at SIXT, you will lead the end-to-end fleet lifecycle from procurement and planning to pricing, utilization, and remarketing driving one of the company's most critical value chains. As a member of the leadership team, you will partner with executive leadership to maximize fleet profitability, strengthen OEM partnerships, and build scalable processes that support SIXT's continued growth across North America. If you're a strategic, results-driven executive who thrives on leading high-performing organizations and delivering operational excellence, we invite you to apply. YOUR ROLE AT SIXT You support the executive leadership team by developing and executing a comprehensive fleet strategy that aligns with the company's growth objectives and financial goals You manage all aspects of the fleet lifecycle, including vehicle procurement, demand planning, utilization, pricing strategy, inventory optimization, remarketing, and overall fleet performance You liaise with OEM partners, auction providers, transportation vendors, dealerships, digital marketplaces, and internal stakeholders to maximize asset recovery and strengthen strategic partnerships You maintain operational excellence by implementing data-driven processes, monitoring key performance indicators, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous process improvements across fleet operations You receive market intelligence, financial performance data, and operational insights to optimize fleet planning, manage residual risk, forecast performance, and identify new revenue opportunities You assist in building, mentoring, and leading a high-performing Fleet organization while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and customer excellence YOUR SKILLS MATTER Experience You have 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in fleet management, vehicle procurement, remarketing, automotive finance, or a related industry, including at least 5 years in an executive leadership role Education You have a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Automotive Management, or a related field. An MBA is preferred, and you are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Technical Proficiency You possess strong analytical capabilities and are proficient with Microsoft Office applications, business intelligence tools, forecasting models, and fleet management systems Soft Skills You demonstrate exceptional executive communication, strategic thinking, negotiation, cross-functional leadership, and relationship-building skills while successfully leading large, geographically dispersed teams Commitment to Excellence You are a results-oriented leader with a proven ability to develop scalable processes, optimize financial performance, build high-performing cultures, and deliver continuous operational improvements Travel You are flexible and willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% WHAT WE OFFER Comprehensive Health Insurance Access healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Enjoy PTO, sick leave, floating paid holidays, and a healthy work-life balance Bonus Plan Take advantage of a competitive executive bonus program tied to company and individual performance Company Car Hit the road in style and experience the comfort of driving the latest models from our cutting-edge, brand-new fleet Additional Perks Experience directly influencing fleet profitability, capital efficiency, customer satisfaction, and the long-term competitive advantage of SIXT's North American business About us: We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!