Commercial Fleet Manager in Toronto

How would you like to work with one of the most prestigious and well-respected automotive groups? Join AWIN! We are a premier network of luxury automobile dealerships as well as 3 state-of-the-art collision centres in the Greater Toronto Area. Our company values its customers and employees and is invested in principles for success. We value doing business with integrity and adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Summary

Our Donway Ford dealership is looking for an experienced Commercial Fleet Manager to join our amazing team! We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits!

• Excellent Group Benefits package
• Group RRSP Contribution program
• Work/life balance
• Training and support programs
• Boot and tool allowance
• Corporate support
• Mentorship and development
• Unlimited career opportunities within our automotive group

Job Purpose

The Commercial Fleet Manager successfully manages the interface, the tendering process, sales and follow-up for fleet accounts. Supports the new car department team, as necessary. Keeps abreast of the manufacturer’s product and program novelties involving the automobile fleet and retail sales. Keeps in touch with businesses and federal, provincial and municipal agencies and departments, with a view to obtaining automobile fleet contracts, using the tendering process in a proactive manner. Solicits business accounts for the fleet. Ensures that all fleet products delivered are of excellent quality. Delivers courtesy vehicles. Together with the manager of the new car sales department, services fleet customers and local rental companies when they are out of stock. Submits monthly forecasts for deliveries of fleets and automobiles and trucks to the manager of the new car sales department. Closely monitors payments owing to the dealership for fleets delivered and for corporate account cars, as well as amounts owing from rental companies. Prepares the invoices and follows up on accounts receivable. Writes the necessary correspondence. Participates in activities organized by the manufacturer for corporate customers. Maintains a professional appearance. Takes part in management meetings, if invited. Performs other tasks, based on management requirements and instructions.

Requirements

• College Diploma or University Degree.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Working knowledge of 180, ADP/CDK and/or Reynolds software systems and MS Office Suite.
• Good numeracy skills and sound analyzing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to motivate and guide teams to deliver exceptional quality.
• Clear Driver’s Abstract.
• Valid OMVIC License.

Personal Attributes

• Results focused approach.
• Passion for creativity, self-motivated and task focused.
• Team player.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and mediate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Honest, courteous and able to demonstrate strong work ethics.
• Self-starter and the ability to work with minimum supervision.

We thank all applicants for their response; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. AWIN is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter (or email).

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