Sustainable Applications Manager

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider in the UK is looking for a Sustainable Applications Manager to support tactical and strategic development of low carbon power solutions. The role involves collaboration with the National Accounts team and developing a portfolio of sustainable solutions. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a passion for low carbon technologies, and experience in customer service. The position offers a competitive rewards package and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Structured and organized approach to planning.
• Experience in customer facing environments.
• Demonstrable success in meeting deadlines.
• Confident in using IT as a business tool.

Responsibilities

• Support research and develop low carbon solutions.
• Collaborate with National Account teams.
• Develop relationships with customers.
• Provide technical support across business units.
• Identify opportunities for value-added solutions.

Skills

Communication

Passion for low carbon solutions

Organizational skills

Customer service experience

IT proficiency

Results-driven

Ability to work under pressure

Independence

Flexibility to travel

Job description

In the role of Sustainable Applications Manager, you will support the Power team with both the tactical and strategic development of our plans to offer all stakeholders power solutions that are aligned with our corporate strategy.

You will support and advise National Accounts team on the most suitable & sustainable low carbon solutions for their client’s application. This could and most likely will include field studies, feasibility studies and pilot trials. All application development projects must align with our corporate goals, which are reduction in emissions, increasing ROI, and continually improving our customer experience.

Key Deliverables

• To support research, validate and then develop a low carbon ‘solutions portfolio’ and subsequent project pipeline that is aligned with local and national growth strategies.
• To collaborate and support National Account team colleagues to ensure that low carbon solutions, technology and subsequent rental solutions are cost effective and have the requisite ROI profile.
• Develop strong and creative relationships with National Account team and their customers ensuring that SBR are at the leading edge of deploying low carbon solutions.
• Offer specialist technical support to sales and operational leaders across the SBR business units.
• Identify and create opportunities to differentiate our services and offer value-added solutions and/or opportunities to develop new markets.
• Protect the commercial, reputational, and legal interests of Sunbelt Rentals in matters such as conformity and intellectual property, seeking expert advice where appropriate

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.

About You

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

To succeed in this role you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours:

• Ability to communicate at all levels from the workshop to the Senior Management.
• To have a passion for low carbon solutions and technologies.
• To have a structured and organised approach to planning and organisation.
• Experience in customer facing environments and able to demonstrate a good level of customer service experience.
• Demonstrable success in being able to work to deadlines and deliver results on a regular basis.
• Confident in the use of IT as a key business tool.
• Able to prioritise effectively to ensure you meet your agreed personal objectives.
• Results driven and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to travel.

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.