Market Fleet Manager - DACH
Job description
Market Fleet Manager for the DACH region, leading Regional Fleet Managers and overseeing fleet maintenance, repair, and transfer operations across 5 DACH regions and over 40 stations. The role drives fleet availability, repair turnaround, cost efficiency, and quality across the market.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Germany
- Languages
- German – Working proficiency, English – Working proficiency
What you'll do
- Own the Maintenance, Repair, and Fleet Transfer budget and ensure cost-efficient, high-quality repairs across the market such as Repair Strategy, Workshop Network, Spare Parts Inventory
- Define repair strategies per vehicle based on damage reports and operational priorities
- Maintain strong vehicle availability by coordinating workshop capacity, scheduling, and spare parts flow
- Build and optimize the internal and external workshop network to improve turnaround times and cost efficiency
- Lead and develop fleet teams at the station (fleet managers, technicians, damage detection experts) ensuring consistent performance and technical capability, damage detection rates and spare parts inventory
- Track key KPIs such as repair cost, time, and damage detection accuracy and spearhead strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement
What we're looking for
- Degree or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or similar technical field
- 8+ years of experience in fleet management, maintenance/repair, or workshop management
- 5+ years of direct people management experience, preferably in a technical and operational environment
- Strong analytical and budgeting skills with a focus on efficiency and quality
- Confident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment; travel to internal stations and external vendors within the market required
- Proficient in maintenance or fleet management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Working proficiency in both German and English
Your team
DACH Operations Leadership Team
Reporting directly to the Business Director - DACH and working closely with the Regional Operations Managers; leading all Regional Fleet Managers across 5 DACH Regions, with indirect oversight of Fleet Managers, Technicians, Damage Detection Experts, and Spare Parts Experts for over 4000 vehicles at over 40 Stations.
Benefits
Collegial atmosphere with flat hierarchies, lots of fun and great team spirit, as well as regular team events such as joint sports sessions, pizza & beer evenings
- Personal and professional development through an individual Growth Plan and our Inhouse Academy
- Annual camper budget to experience the #happyroadsurfing lifestyle
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About roadsurfer
Europe's largest campervan rental company
We are more than Europe's largest campervan rental company. In 2021 we launched our platform roadsurfer spots in addition to our other products rent, abo and sales – a platform where you can discover and book unique camping spots. The roadsurfer philosophy is simple: rent an RV, start your adventure, be happy.
Key facts
- Campervan rental
- Europe's largest campervan rental company
- Launched the roadsurfer spots platform in 2021
- Products include rent, abo and sales
- Over 4000 vehicles at over 40 Stations in the DACH market