Vice President of Rental

Altorfer Inc; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Altorfer Rents is actively seeking a Vice President to lead the rental division’s strategy, operations, financial performance, and customer experience. This senior leader will guide the management team, drive profitable growth and market share, and leverage data to improve performance across equipment rentals, parts, service, and sales.

Collaborating with Altorfer divisions and Caterpillar representatives, the VP will deliver strong results and strategically invest in people, process, and

Qualifications

• 10 years of upper management experience in the rental services industry.
• Experience with negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements.
• Proven ability to profitably manage inventory with utilization metrics.
• Advanced understanding of financial reporting (P/L statements and Balance sheets) and financial analysis.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rental division's strategy, operations, financial performance, and customer experience.
• Guide the management team and drive profitable growth and market share.
• Ensure safe work practices and adherence to company policies.
• Develop and execute short and long-range plans aligning with Altorfer strategic initiatives.
• Provide strategic direction, market analysis, business planning and operational oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team management

Driver's license

Education

2 year college degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Working Hours/Days

Working Hours/Days: 7:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday- Friday (Afterhours and weekends as needed). Location: Altorfer Cat – Rental Division Address: Open

Overview

Altorfer Rents is seeking a Vice President to lead the rental division's strategy, operations, financial performance, and customer experience. This leader will guide the management team, driver profitable growth and market share, and use financial, operational, and customer data to improve performance. The role works closely with Altorfer divisions and Caterpillar prepresentatives to deliver strong results across equipment rentals, parts, service, and sales.

Basic Duties

• Responsible for the leadership, overall management, results and customer service of the Altorfer Rents Division.
• Reponsibe for driving profitable growth while maximizing market share.
• Ensure employees, customers and visitors follow safe work practices and expectations.
• Develop and execute short and long range plans in support of Altorfer strategic initiatives.
• Provide strategic direction, market analysis, business planning and operational oversight to the management team.
• Work in unison with other Altorfer divisions and Caterpillar representatives.
• Drive performance improvement across the organization by positive motivation and identifying ineficiencies.
• Review and analyze financial, operational, marketing, staffing, and customer data.
• Represent the company during collective bargaining and work to resolve any grievences as necessary.
• Resolve customer service issues as needed.
• Continually improve and reinforce teamwork while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Effectively communicate with and accept feedback from Altorfer leadership and the Board of Directors.
• May perform other related duties as requested and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma and 2 year college degree.
• 10 years of upper management experience in the rental services industry.
• Experience with negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements.
• Proven ability to successfully manage people and teams.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written, e‑mail, and verbal) are required.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between Equipment Rentals, Parts, Service, and Equipment Sales.
• Proven ability to profitably manage inventory with a strong understanding of utilization metrics.
• Ability to express ideas and influence others in a positive manner.
• Must have a good understanding of Caterpillar and Allied equipment typically found in the rental industry.
• Advanced understanding of financial reporting (P/L statements and Balance sheets) and financial analysis.
• Ability to think strategically and make decisions with ambiguous data.
• Excellent planning & organizational skills.
• Proven ability to take the initiative, be team oriented and willingness to adapt to change.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends with 35-60% travel, occasionally overnight.
• Must have general computer literacy with good knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record (Motor Vehicle Record search will be performed on final candidate). Must be able to meet company requirements for auto insurance coverage.

Altorfer Industries offers an industry leading compensation and benefit package:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
• Paid Time Off: Prorated 80 hours of PTO
• Education Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Insurance, Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection

Payrate:$200,000-$300,000 Annually

Posted Min

USD $200,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max

USD $300,000.00/Yr.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This position works in an office environment with occasional travel to customer jobsites. A professional appearance is a must. May on a continuous basis, sit at a desk for a long period of time; answer telephone calls and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. May on a continuous basis be on the shop or warehouse floor supporting service and parts operations. Noise level in the shop environment is usually moderate, and the noise level in the office and warehouse environment is usually low. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Occasional overnight travel may be required via motor vehicle or airplane. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is crucial to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.