Commercial Lease and Fleet Manager

Steele Auto Group is committed to providing the Best Customer Buying Experience and to solidify ourselves as the “Trusted Destination for Everything Auto” for employees and customers alike.

**Steele Ford Lincoln is seeking a Commercial Lease and Fleet Manager **This role involves procuring vehicles from our dealerships, sourcing new commercial fleet accounts, identifying appropriate inventory for commercial fleet customers, and overseeing the growth and development of the dynamic leasing portfolio from both commercial and consumer perspectives.

As an employee of Steele Auto Group, we always put you first. You can expect competitive compensation packages with flexible health and dental plans to match your needs. Our Employee and Family Assistance program offers a portfolio of healthcare services to keep you and your family healthy. As Atlantic Canadas Largest Automotive Dealer Group, we offer an industry-leading retirement savings plan with employer match and opportunities for growth and advancement to support our employees' futures.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Develop, review, and manage all commercial and consumer vehicle leases, agreements, and contracts to identify growth opportunities and areas for development.
- Identify prospects, develop contacts with fleet accounts, understand customer needs, propose solutions, prepare presentations, and close transactions.
- Coordinate and conduct meetings and events to proficiently operate and promote all Steele Auto Group vehicles for leasing or fleet purposes.
- Collaborate with various internal departments on their vehicle needs and issues.
- Attend and conduct a variety of meetings with key stakeholders in company initiatives.
- Development of fleet administration standards and vehicle operating policies
- Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with third-party suppliers and/or service providers.
- Establish provision of services, while providing concierge vehicle procurement for customers
- Prepare vehicle specifications based on fleet requirements.
- Provide concierge vehicle procurement services for customers.
- Perform other duties as required.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum ten (10) years of experience within the automotive industry
- Previous experience with a comparable in-house leasing program
- Proven success in growing fleet/leasing business in an automotive retail environment
- Valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driver abstract
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Proven success in the development and implementation of process improvements
- Ability to collaborate with internal business partners, senior management, and suppliers
- Excellent organizational, strategic, planning, and implementation skills
- Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects
- PBS knowledge is considered an asset

**Base + Commission with Earning Potential of $200,000 +**

**Why Steele Auto?**
- Competitive compensation package with flexible health and dental plans
- Virtual healthcare and mental health/wellness support programs
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Industry-leading Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- A safe, inclusive, and dynamic work environment

Steele Auto Group is committed to providing the Best Customer Buying Experience and solidifying ourselves as the “Trusted Destination of Choice for Everything Auto” for employees and customers alike.

Steele Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we commit to a fair, inclusive opportunity to apply. Diversity fuels our desire to be your trusted destination for everything auto. Our commitment to inclusion drives us forward every day.