Lead, Strategic Advisor

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

Accountable for leading the Strategic Consulting practice in delivering high-value, data-driven insights that enhance client fleet performance, reduce costs, and support business growth. Provides strategic guidance to both prospective and existing clients while managing and developing a team of consultants. Ensures disciplined governance, prioritization, and execution of consulting engagements and drives adoption of best-practice fleet, sustainability, and technology solutions.
 

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing consulting team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, growth, and continuous learning.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions, performance evaluations, and individual development plans.
• Manage resource allocation, project prioritization, and workload distribution to ensure balanced and effective delivery.
• Promote a performance-driven environment through KPIs, structured feedback, and continuous improvement practices.
• Communicate effectively with executives and operational teams to align priorities, vision, and organizational values.

Practice Governance & Methodology Development

• Own and evolve consulting tools, dashboards, and analytical frameworks to enhance visibility, decision-making, and scalability across engagements.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery through governance of methodologies, standards, and operating practices.
• Identify operational pain points within the practice and lead continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

Client Engagement & Strategic Delivery

• Manage a portfolio of complex, high-visibility clients, ensuring the delivery of actionable insights and measurable business value.
• Prepare and deliver standardized or customized presentations to external customers; participate in training and enablement sessions as required.
• Support clients in implementing recommended actions and oversee benefits realization through dashboards, reviews, and performance tracking.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead and support cross-functional strategic initiatives that enhance fleet operations, efficiency, technology adoption, and client outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal partners (Telematics, Data Science, Product, Sales, Pricing, Operations, Account Management) to integrate insights and deliver end-to-end value.

Supervision and Influence

• Direct supervision of Consultants, with responsibility for capability development, succession planning, and talent growth.
• Influence senior internal stakeholders and external executive clients across complex organizational environments.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, data science or other business-related curriculum.
• +7 years of financial analysis/modeling experience. Desirable experience in Consulting Firms / Automotive Industry
• Minimum 1 year of experience leading teams or managing consulting practices.
• Strong communication, coaching, and influencing skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry-related risk, tax, operational fields.
• English spoken/written proficiency: Advanced level
• Strategic Thinking, Analytical
• Accountability for financial outcomes, including savings realization, SOW growth, and client satisfaction.

Desired Characteristics

• Master's degree and 6+ relevant years of work experience including, but not limited to: Direct sales, Business Consulting, fleet management, Automotive Industry &/or Database management experience.
• +2 years of sales experience (or a minimum of 2 years of transactional experience in financial services)

What’s in it for You

At Element, we recognize our team's efforts with a competitive compensation package and benefits that go beyond legal requirements:

• Competitive base salary

• Annual bonus

• Savings fund and savings account

• Retirement plan with company contribution

• Grocery and restaurant vouchers

• Support for sports activities

Additionally, we offer non-monetary benefits that enhance your quality of life, serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness: medical and life insurance, flexible schedules, a hybrid work model, and free parking.

We are a culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability.
 

Candidates must be willing to comply with a pre-employment background check.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans’ status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to [email protected] or call 55 5018 7100.