General Manager – Heavy Rentals

HOLT Group; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT Group in Irving, TX seeks a General Manager for Heavy Rentals to drive strategy for the Machine Division’s heavy rental fleet and align with company Vision, Mission, and Values.

The role focuses on customer service process development, fleet asset management, and maintenance leadership, with collaboration across dealer networks and sales/service operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field and 8+ years in leadership/operations.
• Experience integrating fleet/asset management with dealer networks and service operations.
• Strong strategic planning, financial fluency, and change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, evaluate, and influence productivity to deliver Legendary Customer Service.
• Lead operational processes for fleet management, service delivery, and maintenance.
• Collaborate across sales, service, and dealer networks to meet targets.
• Manage safety, policies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders for value creation.

Skills

Fleet asset management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

People development

Excellent communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

8+ years of work-related skill/experience

Leadership and operational management experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Sales Force

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

General Manager – Heavy Rentals

Department: Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irving-Las Colinas

Description

The Heavy Rental General Manager is responsible for setting and achieving the Machine Division Heavy Rental Fleet’s short and long‑term strategic plans in alignment with the company’s Vision, Mission, and Values. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong strategic planning and tactical execution skills, with a passion for personal and team development that leads to successful outcomes for internal and external customers.

The Heavy Rental Fleet delivers value to customers through short‑term rentals, and returns to stakeholders through rental fleet asset management. The General Manager is responsible for customer‑service process development and execution, fleet asset management including planning, acquisition, and disposition, and maintenance processes and management. An intimate understanding of rental fleet customer service, asset management, and a collaborative approach within dealer sales and service operations is required.

Model Practices

• Demonstrate alignment with the company’s mission and core business values
• Collaborate with key internal and external resources
• Participate in ongoing self‑development
• Execute positive business results

Key Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, evaluate, and influence effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS)
• Model, promote, reinforce, and reward the consistent use of HOLT’s Values‑Based Leadership (VBL) tools and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Understand customer needs in Heavy Rental and execute a strategy to build value for customers and return for stakeholders
• Lead the Heavy Rental Fleet’s operational processes in customer service delivery, fleet asset management, and fleet maintenance
• Maintain and grow collaborative relationships across Machine sales and Service, Texas First Rentals, SITECH, the Caterpillar dealer network, and with customers
• Hire, train, develop, evaluate, and manage the human resources of the Heavy Rental Fleet to consistently exceed customer service, rental revenue, and return on investment targets
• Work safely always and adhere to all applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards
• Perform other duties as required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong rental fleet asset management knowledge required
• Cross‑functional experience within dealership operations including Sales, Product Support, and Services delivery, and the ability to align teams to achieve business objectives
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• Critical thinking skills to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to present formally before both small and large groups
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong data analytical skills
• Excellent self‑management, multi‑tasking, and organizational skills
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel within the organization and customer operations
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Knowledge and experience with economic and accounting principles and practices, including invoicing, credit management, financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and achievement of goals
• Strong listening and questioning skills to effectively understand verbal and non‑verbal communication, including the unsaid messages of others
• Advanced computer skills to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sales Force, and Microsoft Dynamics

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• Minimum of eight years of work‑related skill, knowledge, or experience required
• Previous demonstrated experience in leadership and operational management experience required

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and development; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Travel

• Routinely out of the office, with overnight stays of 20% expected
• Valid driver’s license required

Physical Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty and responsibility satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties and responsibilities
• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; occasionally moving inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
• Occasionally moves or transports items weighing up to 15 lbs.

Work Environment

• This job is generally performed indoors in a professional office environment
• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity; additional outdoor conditions may include damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, flammable liquids, high noise areas, dust, and unfavorable fumes and vapors
• Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions

Disclaimer

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.