Title:  Manager, Sales Fleet

Advance your career as a Manager, Sales Fleet that will oversee the daily operations and management of the company’s vehicle fleet as well as the FAVR reimbursement program for Sales employees not eligible for a company car. This role involves coordinating maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing fleet efficiency. The Fleet Lead will also manage a team of drivers and support staff, ensuring smooth and cost-effective fleet operations. This is a Hybrid role in the Chicagoland area. 

A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Business Analytics – Oversee the acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of vehicles to ensure optimal fleet performance. Lead, educate, and develop a team of drivers. Plan and coordinate vehicle schedules and routes to maximize efficiency. Ensure timely and high-quality completion of vehicle repairs and maintenance. Ensure all fleet operations comply with relevant regulations and safety standards. Monitor and manage fleet-related expenses, including fuel, maintenance, and repairs.
• Strategic Partnerships – Single point of contact for vendors and employees who are in auto accidents. Responsible for fleet training among new hires during onboarding. Implement and monitor safety protocols to ensure the safe operation of the fleet.
• Internal Collaboration – Track and report on fleet performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement. Coordinate with external vendors for vehicle maintenance and repairs. Coordinate rental cars for new hires, as well as redistribute fleet vehicles upon employee exits.
• Project Management – Role takes the lead with negotiating contracts with procurement with the intimate knowledge of fleet industry to ensure the best rates and services possible. Responsible for coordinating annual DMV checks for Fleet employees. Works with our Vendor (PARS) to relocate vehicles based on onboarding and offboarding.

 We’re Looking for Someone With

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in fleet management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Stakeholder Management: Expertise in managing relationships with various stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Must be able to use effective verbal and written communication skills daily.
• Must have the ability to work in conditions that include multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, extended work schedules, and specific time constraints.
• Ability to lead, align, manage resolve conflict, and work in an ever-changing environment.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

 Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let's shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.