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Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewardingcareer, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Position Objective:

This Regional Fleet Manager plays a key leadership role by developing and implementing detailed fleet optimization strategies primarily with its Region and collaborates with peers to impact global strategy. This role will provide strategic and tactical fleet management to maximize utilization, profitability, availability, and develop customer loyalty. This includes Transfer/Purchase/Do not Purchase decisions and coordinate those exercises with the locations and end of life disposition.

Position Responsibilities:

• Foster a positive work environment within the branches, encouraging accountability, open communication, teamwork and a commitment to serving the customer.
• Implement standard fleet utilization metrics (KPIs) and decision frameworks to ensure a consistent, controlled process exists for driving and measuring asset efficiency.
• Drive profitability through effective utilization of fleet within the Region .
• Orchestrate the movement and positioning of fleet between locations to increase profitable utilization while preserving the culture of ownership.
• Lead the selection and approval of rental equipment profiles to meet regional.
• Analyze time utilization, cap factor and rate achievement in conjunction with Operational Management to justify fleet needs.
• Review capital equipment requisitions to validate need and determine best course of securing fleet (Transfer/Purchase/Re-Rent).
• Work with the operations teams to know the customer's current and future expectations to ensure that the rental fleet is able to adequately meet the customer's needs.
• Provide high-level support to field operational teams, ensuring rapid and effective response to their needs as operational priorities arise.
• Implement continual improvement processes and activities across Region.
• Promote a culture of accountability by ensuring that the company's assets and resources are maintained.
• Coordinate regional strategies for the disposal and refurbishment of applicable equipment with Regional Managers.
• Suggest stocking orders to meet company goals based on specific PC performance.
• Assist PC's on Retail equipment order to verify Specs, Quotes and Retail sales pricing.
• Coordinate with Regional/District Mgmt to include/exclude specific items from their specific offering of SKU's and provide info to Support Office Fleet Dept.
• Play a role in ensuring rental inventory is properly maintained and readily available to rent.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required plus 3-5 years of fleet management in the equipment rental industry.
• Analytically proficient at driving progress and initiatives utilizing the key metrics for managing rental fleets (time utilization, Cap Factor, etc.). Able to analyze large complex data sets, build action plans and make decisions/suggestions.
• Strong Teamwork and Influencer Capabilities - must have the ability to educate and influence team members to successfully implement solutions.
• Safety is paramount - be willing to point out any unsafe practices as they happen to make situation safe.
• Reliability - must quickly gain the confidence of other team members to improve rental fleet utilization and overall profitability.
• Culture - understand our entrepreneurial environment and the challenges to central control fleet without the team losing the ownership feeling.
• Travel 10%-20%
• Extensive proficiency with MS Excel , MS PowerPoint and Power BI experience required; Rental Counter Systems (including data architecture) experience preferred
• Process orientation and the ability to multi-task and to work within short timelines required
• Must have the ability to interact with all levels of management throughout the company and must be able to work independently

Physical Demands:

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt's safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected ground