Fleet Manager - Specialty Bulk

Sunbelt Rentals; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Match

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a Senior Fleet/Finance Manager in the United States South region to drive asset utilization and profitability. You will manage fleet movement, assess equipment needs, and lead KPI-driven decisions to optimize the rental fleet across branches.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams are essential. The role requires 3–5 years of finance or fleet experience, proficiency in MS Excel and Power BI, and willingness to travel 25–50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required plus 3-5 years of financial or fleet management in the equipment rental industry.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) with Specialty Bulk Business Lines.
• Analytically proficient at driving progress and initiatives using key metrics for managing rental fleets.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive work environment within branches with accountability and teamwork.
• Implement KPIs and decision frameworks to measure asset efficiency.
• Drive profitability through fleet utilization within the Region.
• Coordinate fleet movement between locations to maximize profitability.
• Lead selection and approval of rental equipment and bulk product specs.
• Analyze time utilization and rate achievement with Ops management.
• Review capital equipment requisitions to secure fleet (Transfer/Purchase/Re-Rent).
• Collaborate with operations to meet customer needs and expectations.
• Implement continual improvement across Business Lines.
• Promote accountability for company assets and resources.

Skills

Financial analysis

Fleet management

MS Excel

Power BI

MS PowerPoint

Data analysis

Teamwork

Influencer capabilities

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Rental Counter Systems

Data architecture

Job description

Join Our Team! 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 rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

• 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 and bulk product specification to meet business goals.
• 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.
• Implement continual improvement processes and activities across the Business Lines.
• Promote a culture of accountability by ensuring that the company’s assets and resources are maintained.
• Coordinate business-line strategies for the disposal and refurbishment of applicable equipment with Business Line Vice Presidents and Regional Managers.
• Suggest stocking orders to meet company goals based on specific branch performance.
• Assist Branches on Retail bulk and equipment orders to verify Specs, Quotes and Retail sales pricing.
• Coordinate with Reginal Management 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 financial or fleet management in the equipment rental industry.
• Extensive Experience (5 years+) working with Specialty Bulk Business Lines.
• 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 25%-50%.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range: $98,573.00 - 135,537.60 Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Match
• Volunteer time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Length of Service Awards

Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Paid Time Off

• 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day

Sunbelt’s extensive fleet exceeds and includes general construction equipment, industrial tools, pumps, power & HVAC, trench shoring, scaffolding, remediation & restoration equipment, and more. At Sunbelt Rentals, we place enormous value on the welfare and commitment of our employees as well as the superior level of service they provide for our customers. All our employees benefit from extensive on-the-job training, which is amongst the best in the industry. Our advancement opportunities are why many of our staff remain with us throughout their careers. Sunbelt Rentals means diversity, teamwork, recognition for exceptional performance, and room to grow! We are proud to offer the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan - US RRS Plan – CAN Paid Parental Leave Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement And many more Designed to serve distinct customer segments requiring a high level of technical expertise, Sunbelt Rentals offer a highly diversified product mix, as well as trained experts. Climate Control Services Industrial Services Tools & Equipment Oil & Gas Services Power & HVAC Services Pile Driving Services Pump Solutions Scaffold Services Remediation and Restoration.