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At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

WHY WORK AT POLARIS EXPERIENCE?

**We put adventure on the map.** Our experience business, Polaris Adventures, brings together a network of Outfitter partners to provide premium rental experiences at destinations nationwide. With the travel and tourism industry projected to reach over $215 billion by 2027, Adventures is uniquely positioned to build on our success and evolve our operating model for the journey ahead.

We’re just getting started!

+ Our Outfitters create safe, memorable, year-round adventures, leveraging their unique skills and geographies to attract travelers and riders of all skill levels.

+ Our commitment is to build and maintain a high-quality offering to propel existing business, expand offerings to new customers, and provide our outfitters with a one-stop shop to success.

Job Summary

As Polaris Adventures continues to grow, the Senior Fleet Manager plays a pivotal role in leading the Fleet team in; forecasting, ordering, logistics, and disposition readiness across our nationwide network. This role is accountable for ensuring the right vehicles are in the right place at the right time—maximizing value, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a cross-functional environment, working closely with Fleet, Account Management, Operations, Risk, Marketing, and Finance teams. In turn, able to balance Outfitter & Dealer needs with Polaris Adventures’ core values, driving implementation and continuous optimization across the outfitter network.

This is a dynamic, high-impact role requiring strong leadership, business acumen, problem-solving, and communication skills to manage complex processes and deliver exceptional results.

We Want You If You Are:

+ **Intellectually Curious.** You’re growth minded and comfortable navigating between the big ideas and executional realities to create an achievable strategic program plan. Comfortable with ambiguity, a hunger to learn and a seeker of new challenges.

+ **Communicator & Influencer.** You’re comfortable influencing a group of leaders as well as communicating your plans clearly to your associates and partners. You can be open to different communication styles and listen carefully to diverse sets of ideas.

+ **Do-er.** You’re biased toward action and are willing to make commitments and trade-offs with other leaders to remove impediments for your team; you are a leader obsessed with delivering value in an iterative way to achieve outcomes.

+ **Adventure Oriented:** You’re excited by and experienced in outdoor recreation. You are familiar with our products and hold an appreciation for off-road vehicles, adventure, and exploration.

+ **Passionate & Customer Focused.** You care about growing others and bringing them together around what’s possible. You have a desire and ability to connect with our customers to fully understand their needs and build long lasting relationships.

+ **Team Player.** You enjoy working with diverse perspectives and driving the team toward a common goal. You influence without authority and coach others to deliver on-time, value add solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Fleet Strategy & Forecasting

+ Lead the team in developing and executing fleet distribution forecasts to maximize vehicle value and availability.

+ Present data-driven insights and opportunities to internal stakeholders and external partners.

+ Oversee standardized implementation and support processes for new and existing Outfitters.

+ Monitor and report on key metrics across systems (AS400, SIOP, Inventory Planning) to ensure timely forecasting, ordering, and delivery.

Asset Deployment & Outfitter Engagement

+ Direct the team in managing Outfitter needs and building seasonal deployment plans.

+ Strengthen Outfitter relationships through quality initiatives and proactive communication.

+ Champion the value proposition of Polaris Adventures to drive new partnerships and network growth.

Vehicle Disposition & Remarketing

+ Leverage data (e.g., condition scores) to inform disposition strategies and forecasts.

+ Lead pricing strategy for Adventures-owned vehicles, balancing profitability and demand.

+ Coach the team on direct-to-dealer sales to optimize residual values and dealer satisfaction.

Registration, Compliance & Leasing Strategy

+ Oversee titling, licensing, and compliance for all Adventures-owned vehicles.

+ Ensure all outfitter paperwork is complete for a successful season launch.

+ Evaluate future asset deployment strategies and lead related initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

+ Empower and guide team members to execute projects and daily operations effectively.

+ Support team and individual development leveraging Polaris processes and tools

+ Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.

+ Communicate key updates and escalate issues to leadership as needed.

+ Maintain clear documentation of processes, lifecycle status, and issue resolution.

Qualifications & Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required (Masters preferred).

+ 5+ years of experience in fleet operations, logistics, remarketing, or B2B sales.

+ Proven leadership experience managing teams or cross-functional projects.

+ Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills across diverse stakeholders.

+ Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with all levels of an organization.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and a customer-first mindset.

+ Willingness to travel as needed to support dealer and outfitter relationships.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $136,000 to $169,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

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This position is not eligible for sponsorship

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

_We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE._ _Apply today!_

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com (https://www.polaris.com/en-us/)

EEO Statement

_Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or_ [email protected]_ _. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see:_ _Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)_ .

At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team. We value our differences and align our passions to do great work. As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures. Learn more at

http://www.polaris.com/careers