Rental Manager

Posted:
8/6/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States ⋅ Indiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Growth & Marketing ⋅ Sales & Account Management

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Summary
The Manager Rental is responsible for leading the business unit to overall profitability and growth of the rental product line through successful implementation of: marketing, sales execution, financial responsibilities, leadership, operations, fleet management, customer retention, development and communication.

Essential Functions

  • Ensure operational efficiencies across all locations
    Oversee day to day coordination of resources both asset and personnel to meet customer needs
    Ensure & maintain a safe work environment
    Directly responsible for ensuring effective communication between the rental operations and the maintenance operations on a local level throughout the entire BU
    Customer Drive profitable revenue growth by maintaining and growing customer relationships
    Responsible for overall satisfaction for all internal and external customers
    Oversee all customer concerns, issues, disputes in order to maintain and grow the relationship
    Communication Ability to speak to and articulate the performance of the business unit to all aspects of mgmt
    Builds constructive and effective relationships with both internal and external customers
    Communicates effectively across all functions
    Maintains composure when addressing stressful situations
    Clearly articulates Ryder's product and service offerings

  • Marketing Drive rental utilization through successful market penetration using sound marketing activities
    Oversee all RAM and Rental Counter marketing activities
    Activities include successful implementation of business units marketing plans consisting of consumer, local , regional & national programs as well as the coordination of all the marketing activities of RAMS as well as all rental personnel
    Oversee and direct all marketing promotions such as direct mail, inbound and outbound telemarketing, outside sales efforts, weekly blitz activities and maintains constant communication with the Field Marketing Coordinator
    Ensure inbound and outbound telemarketing standards are being met at the companys required levels
    Drive all RAM and Rental Counter marketing activities
    Drive and execute sales events such as blitzes and customer appreciation activities etc.

  • Market share & Penetration React to market changes with a sense of urgency in order to maintain and grow market
    Ensure appropriate staffing levels at all full service locations
    Anticipate market & customer needs by either moving equipment in or out of locations to meet demands as well as recognize and react quickly to market opportunities
    Accurately forecast market potential and current demand to optimize and react appropriately with the fleet and sales force

  • Financial Responsible for overall profitability of the rental product line specifically achieving both revenue and margin plans
    Directly responsible for maintaining compliance with company, local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies
    Ability to forecast monthly, quarterly and annual results accurately and timely
    Responsible for analyzing and interpreting performance through multiple financial reports and metrics

  • Leadership Ability to manage relationships and build effective teams
    Responsible for the overall development and guidance of employees to meet revenue and margin goals
    Understand the importance of responsibility, accountability and commitment
    Ability to effectively manage processes and drive results. Operations & Fleet Mgmt Drive consistency across locations by ensuring proper branding of the Ryder label (i.e., proper uniforms, office appearance, fleet condition, point of sale marketing materials, hours of operations etc., )

  • Sales Execution Enforce authority guidelines/ limits for pricing within the rental counter, RSRs and RAM sales forces
    Maintain competitive awareness and market pricing
    Directly responsible for overseeing the execution of the entire plan to close process at all locations
    Responsible for sales protocols between all RAMs and Rental Counters including lead generation and follow up


Additional Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to build and develop a team

  • Deals comfortably with senior management

  • High energy, self motivated, self directed person with the ability to focus on multiple projects and activities simultaneously and able to thrive in a fast paced team environment

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills


Qualifications

  • College degree/Technical Certification required related field of study

  • Bachelor's degree preferred related field of study

  • Three (3) years or more rental or sales required


Travel
10-20%

Job Category

Operations and Support

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc.

Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

$80,000

Maximum Pay Range:

$85,000

The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type.

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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