Idealease Rental Manager

Selking International; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus opportunities

Paid biweekly

Comprehensive benefits package: health

Optional 401K with company match up to

Job summary

Selking International is seeking an experienced Rental Manager to lead the Fort Wayne Idealease Rental Department. You will own revenue and profitability, develop sales and marketing plans, and build strong, ongoing relationships with high-volume rental customers.

You will set competitive rates, manage fleet utilization, and collaborate with the Service Department to keep units in top condition per DOT rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree strongly preferred.
• Rental management experience strongly preferred; equipment or vehicle rental a big plus.
• Proven sales ability and customer-service passion.
• Leadership experience with ability to hire, train and motivate a team.
• Strong organizational skills with billing, records and reporting.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and internet-based applications.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations or transportation industry is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations of the Idealease Rental Department and own revenue, expense control and profitability goals.
• Build and carry out a rental sales and marketing plan through phone outreach, mailers and in-person customer visits.
• Grow and maintain relationships with high-volume rental customers.
• Set competitive rental rates based on market analysis.
• Manage the rental fleet, tracking utilization and focusing sales on under-used equipment.
• Coordinate with Service Department to keep rental units maintained per standards and DOT regulations.
• Oversee check-in/check-out, customer and vehicle files, insurance verification, credit procedures and timely billing.
• Hire, train and lead the rental sales and counter team.
• Track monthly results against the business plan and help prepare the Annual Business Plan.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Selking International and Selking Idealease is actively searching for an experienced, driven, customer-focused Rental Manager to lead the Rental Department at our Fort Wayne, IN Dealership.

Reports to:

Idealease General Manager

What you’ll do:

• Run the day-to-day operations of the Idealease Rental Department and own its revenue, expense control and profitability goals
• Build and carry out a rental sales and marketing plan through phone outreach, mailers and in-person customer visits
• Grow and maintain relationships with high-volume rental customers
• Set competitive rental rates based on market analysis
• Manage the rental fleet, using daily yard checks to track utilization and focus sales efforts on under-used equipment
• Work closely with the Service Department to keep rental units maintained to company standards and DOT regulations
• Oversee check-in/check-out, customer and vehicle files, insurance verification, credit procedures and accurate, timely billing
• Hire, train and lead the rental sales and counter team
• Track monthly results against the business plan and help prepare the Annual Business Plan

Education, Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree is strongly preferred
• Rental management experience strongly preferred, equipment, truck or vehicle rental a big plus
• Proven sales ability and a passion for customer service
• Leadership experience with the ability to hire, train and motivate a team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with billing, records and reporting
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and internet-based applications
• Knowledge of commercial trucks, DOT regulations or the transportation industry is a plus but not required

Who you are:

• A team player who builds cooperation and goodwill with coworkers and every department
• Professional and courteous with customers and employees, even when handling tough issues
• Honest and dependable in all company dealings
• Efficient and accurate, and you get things done on time
• Eager to learn and grow, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities as assigned
• Able to attend company meetings and travel to Idealease corporate training in Chicago, IL

What we offer:

• Competitive pay + bonus opportunities, pay will be determined on experience
• Paid biweekly
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental and vision plans
• Optional 401K with company match up to 4%
• Selking International is committed to advanced training and development, we offer small company flexibility with large company opportunities

Between all eleven dealership locations, Selking International offers truck sales, parts, service, lease & rental, mobile maintenance and a body and paint shop. We have grown, evolved and specialized in providing our customers with outstanding customer service to meet their truck and equipment needs. Committed to keeping pace with the rapid changes taking place in the industry while providing our customers the outstanding service they have come to expect. To learn more about us and why you should join our team, visit www.selkinginternational.com