Fleet Manager - Specialty Bulk
Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
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Job summary
Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a detail‑oriented leader to optimize regional fleet performance and profitability. You will drive KPI-based decision making, coordinate fleet movements, and lead equipment selection to meet business goals across multiple branches.
The role requires strong analytics, proficiency with MS Excel/PowerPoint/Power BI, and experience with bulk equipment lines. Travel is expected; we offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.
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 using key rental fleet metrics.
- Strong teamwork and influencer capabilities to implement solutions.
- Safety, reliability, and ownership culture are emphasized.
Responsibilities
- Foster a positive work environment within branches, encouraging accountability and teamwork.
- Implement fleet utilization KPIs and decision frameworks to measure asset efficiency.
- Drive profitability through effective fleet utilization within the Region.
- Coordinate fleet movement between locations to increase profitable utilization.
- Lead the selection and approval of rental equipment to meet business goals.
- Analyze time utilization and rate achievement to justify fleet needs.
- Review capital equipment requisitions to secure fleet efficiently.
- Work with operations to meet customer needs and expectations.
- Promote continual improvement across business lines.
- Coordinate disposal and refurbishment with VP and Regional Managers.
- Suggest stocking orders to meet branch goals.
- Assist branches on bulk and equipment orders with specs, quotes, pricing.
- Coordinate with regional management on SKU offerings and support.
- Ensure rental inventory is maintained and available.
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Job description
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!
- 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
- 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
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
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. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.
Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:
- 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
You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date.
- 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
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Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.
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