Market Fleet Manager – DACH

We are looking for a Market Fleet Manager for the region DACH.

As Market Fleet Manager – DACH, you are a key member of the DACH Operations Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Business Director – DACH and working closely with the Regional Operations Managers.

You’ll lead 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. Your mission: drive fleet availability, repair turn-around, cost efficiency, and quality across the market — keeping our fleet running smoothly and our operations performing at their best.

The role - your passion

• 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 spearheading strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

What You Need To Surf The Wave With Us

• A 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.