What qualities are needed to become a fleet manager? A very stimulating job, the manager can nevertheless face an unstable environment with a lot of challenges.
Multitasking is the main adjective that really determines the function. The manager has many responsibilities and is often associated with other functions within a company. He or she is responsible for both logistics and fleet management. But that's not all! He must guarantee profitability and manage day-to-day problems such as taking care of any damage to the cars. So how do you manage all this? BE ORGANISED! It is preferable for the manager to plan deadlines and not to put off until tomorrow what can be done the same day. In the case of vehicle returns, don't wait until the day before to inspect the vehicle and discover nasty surprises. Schedule follow-up vehicle inspections in advance to avoid unnecessary costs.
Faced with societal changes, the role of the manager has been considerably altered in recent years. In particular, they have to deal with the change in mentality in favour of new mobility and energy. According to a study by L'Automobile & L'Entreprise in partnership with Hyundai,
Ecological performance is the second most important criterion for managers when buying cars after price (43%).
This is certainly a step forward, but it is still insufficient in the face of new government regulations to reduce CO2 emissions. In short, do not hesitate to identify your weak points in order to transform them into a means of progress and be able to analyse the factors that are essential for the proper functioning of your fleet. Remember, you need to adapt to change for a successful digital and environmental transformation.
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