Manager - Rental Services Branch II

Macallister-Machinery-Company,-Inc.; Eastpointe (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery seeks a Branch Rental Manager to lead the rental operation, set the tone and culture, and ensure safe, efficient service. The role drives performance, oversees policy execution, and guides front-line supervisors to meet branch goals.

The ideal candidate has a strong rental background, proven leadership, and the ability to build effective teams while maintaining excellent customer and vendor relations. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or finance preferred or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years Rental background across multiple phases.
• 6+ years leading and managing a team.
• Strong managerial, communication, organization and judgment skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with machines preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn industry programs.
• Self-starter, independent, with strong urgency and relationship skills.
• Team player capable of working with customers, vendors and peers.

Responsibilities

• Meet safety goals and promote a safe work environment.
• Execute and interpret policies; hire/discipline; direct first-line supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Relationship building

Safety awareness

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Industry-specific programs

Job description

Position is responsible for the operational management of the Rental branch. Manager will set the tone, pace and culture of the rental branch adhering to the MFC’s credo and vision while providing a safe, enjoyable workplace.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• Meet all safety goals of the Branch and promote a safe work environment through good housekeeping, elimination of safety hazards, responsiveness to employee suggestions etc.
• Responsible for the execution and interpretation of policies and for the successful operation of assigned units. Has authority for hiring and disciplining employees. May be responsible for directing the work of first-line supervisors

Position Requirements

Required:

• Knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through a Bachelors’ degree in business or finance preferred; equivalent work experience required.
• Broad Rental background achieved through 4+ years’ experience in various phases of the Rental business.
• 6+ years’ experience leading and managing a team required.
• Excellent overall managerial skills in the areas of communication, organization, judgment, team building, interpersonal skills and problem solving.
• Good mechanical aptitude and experience with machines preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products as well as the ability to learn industry specific programs is required.
• Dedicated self-starter with the ability to work independently without the need for daily direct supervision and with a strong sense of urgency.
• A team player possessing the ability to professionally work with customers, vendors, peers, and co-workers as well as the ability to develop strong, long-term relationships.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Thorough understanding of rental products and rental product market
• Thorough understanding of rental business and the ability to assist in the management the rental division
• Ability to build highly effective teams
• Incumbent works independently and performs duties broad in scope, including the entire Product Support of Rental Services.
• Company guidelines are generally easy to interpret and apply; however, the incumbent will be expected to interpret CAT programs and influence decision making whenever and with whomever appropriate.

Other Requirements of Position

• Works under limited supervision. Independently determines the approach to take and the methods to use. Interprets policy in terms of objectives. Informs manager of unusual situations with far reaching implications.
• Major responsibilities typically require creativity and latitude. Employee typically operates with specific objectives but often few written or unwritten procedures as guidelines. Some policies or precedents for action exist.
• If an error is made while in this position, it will require moderate effort to identify the error and can create a moderate impact on the company financially.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this posting are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs.

All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.