Fleet Manager

We are a rapidly growing company with a highly specialized team. We are looking for a new General Manager to accommodate and fuel the growth of our company. Our vision is to solidify our market leadership in Kenya, expand motorcycle garage services, build relationships with tour operators, standardize operations and introduce quality control mechanisms in newly established offices outside of Kenya by 2025.

We are looking for a Fleet Manager with sales and management experience and, most importantly, an entrepreneurial spirit – ideally with experience working in the travel industry. This post is initially on a 50% part time basis but is intended to grow into full time position by early 2025. It is based in Nairobi with occasional travel to neighboring countries.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Fleet Manager

Company & Fleet Management

• Supervise the business-as-usual activities conducted by our team: reservations, fleet management, and client support. You have an empowerment mindset but also take strong management decisions as needed.
• Prepare and conduct monthly/quarterly and annual management reporting and check-ins with the company owner and board.
• Ensure motorcycle maintenance to Yamaha and Kibo official standards.
• Ensure operational fleet availability close to 100%.

Financial Management

• Supervise the income streams and expenditures (procurement, maintenance).
• Own financial reporting and controlling.

Marketing & Key Account Management

• Work together with our shared service partners and international tour companies on driving our growth plan.
• Actively reach out to new travel agency partnerships, negotiate deals, and manage existing key partnerships on a day-to-day basis.

Initiate, delegate, supervise special projects

• As we grow, there is a need for continuous process improvements. The General Manager stimulates this with staff and is a role model in driving professionalization.
• Study and procurement of new motorcycle models for fleet optimization.

Fleet Manager Qualifications

• Passion for motorcycles is a must
• Degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering preferable (minimum HND or equivalent, preferably BEng or MEng/MSc).
• 2-3 years of experience in motorcycle maintenance a plus.
• Experience in the Tours sector preferred (or the tourist industry in general).
• Experience working outside of Africa is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of a European language other than English is a plus.
• Great communication skills and ability to represent and manage relationships with external stakeholders.
• Experienced managerial type of personality that is proactive and able to resolve difficult business situations calmly and smoothly.
• Track record of an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to take initiative is paramount.

How to Apply

Please send your CV plus Cover Letter to manager@iridenairobi.com. Deadline of applications is the 25^th of November 2024, but we will start interviews earlier if there are suitable candidates.