Fleet & Rental Operations Director -- Lead a New Rental Car & Truck Company
West Little Rock, Arkansas
Full-Time | In-Person
Looking to lead something big -- and build it from scratch?
Crain Automotive is launching a brand-new, fully funded rental car and truck company in Central Arkansas, and we’re looking for a bold, high-energy leader to bring it to life. The land is secured, the resources are in place, and now we need a fleet-savvy, operations-driven leader to bring it all to life!
Crain Automotive is launching a brand-new, fully funded rental car and truck company in Central Arkansas, and we’re looking for a bold, high-energy leader to bring it to life. The land is secured, the resources are in place, and now we need a fleet-savvy, operations-driven leader to bring it all to life!
This is a rare, career-defining opportunity to launch and scale an entire business — from building systems and hiring your dream team, to managing the fleet and growing revenue. If you thrive in high-ownership roles and are hungry to make an impact, this is your moment.
What You’ll Do:
- Launch and lead all day-to-day rental operations
- Build and manage a high-performing team from scratch
- Oversee fleet acquisition, maintenance, and utilization
- Create systems for reservations, billing, and customer experience
- Forge partnerships with service centers, dealerships, and insurance companies
- Drive marketing strategy to grow customer base
- Monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and report directly to ownership
What We’re Looking For:
- 2+ years in the rental car or fleet management space
- Strong leadership and operations background
- Entrepreneurial mindset — builder, problem-solver, decision-maker
- Tech-savvy, with experience implementing rental or CRM platforms
- Excellent communication, organization, and customer service instincts
Bonus Points For:
- Prior experience launching or managing a rental location
- Existing relationships in the local automotive/insurance industries
- Passion for customer experience and operational efficiency
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive base salary + performance bonuses
- Health benefits + paid time off
- Long-term growth path with true leadership autonomy
- Direct access to and support from company ownership
- The chance to be the founding force behind a growing company
If you're ambitious, hands-on, and ready to lead something new — we want to meet you!