Rental Manager

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Burris Equipment, as part of Alta Equipment Company, delivers exceptional service, knowledge and support. We offer the top brands in construction and turf equipment including CASE, VENTRAC, WACKER NEUSON, STIHL, and JACOBSEN.

Contact Burris Equipment at one of three Illinois locations:
Waukegan, Ingleside & Joliet. With our large selection of new equipment, used equipment, rental, parts, and services, we are your complete one-stop shop.

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:

• Training
• Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)
• 401(k) with match
• 10 Paid holidays

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time Rental Manager for our Joliet, IL branch. This role is responsible for the efficient & profitable operation of the branch rental department. This individual will advise and make recommendations to the Operations Manager with respect to the best interest of the branch rental department whenever & wherever activities of the company are involved.

The expected salary range for this role is $70,000‑80,000 per year based on candidate overall experience.

• Decision making:
  Analyze machine revenue vs. expense and recommend rental rate structure; analyze driving costs and recommend appropriate changes; analyze various manufacturers’ equipment and recommend suitable new products; record customer requests and recommend additional services; review equipment utilization and recommend inventory adjustments; monitor competitive activity and recommend suitable responses.
• Supervisory:
  Select and hire personnel; clarify duties and responsibilities of all department employees; motivate employees toward greater productivity; utilize people and equipment resources efficiently; resolve employee complaints; ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety standards.
• External communications:
  Answer customer questions quickly, clearly and competitively; handle complaints on a timely basis; maintain positive communication with manufacturers and other vendors.
• Internal communication:
  Provide adequate notice to service department for upcoming machine requirements; provide office personnel with credit/insurance verification reports on time; work with all company personnel to drive profitability; work with sales department on demonstrations and delivery/pickup of new equipment; work with service department on delivery/pickup of customer equipment.
• Technical knowledge:
  Know rental equipment well; know truck specifications and proper machine & auto maintenance requirements.
• Difficulties and emergencies:
  Know how to act during a crisis (equipment failure, etc.); cope with unexpected work and workflow requirements; make proper decisions relative to weather and driving conditions.
• Administrative practices:
  Maintain accurate and current records; verify customer credit and insurance; properly prepare rental information sheets; ensure equipment rented is "rental ready"; follow all policies and procedures of the rental department; obtain permits, licenses and other necessary documents on time; prepare daily driver schedules.
• Ensure all rental equipment, shop equipment, & delivery vehicles are in safe operating condition and in compliance with all licensing, inspection, OSHA & FHA rules & regulations.
• Prepare, develop, and execute self/employee & training and product knowledge for all rental department personnel; insure the company meets contract requirements for all unionized employees.
• Overall responsibility of the entire branch truck fleet; insure all vehicles are maintained properly in good mechanical condition and in compliance with government safety requirements; recommend purchase and maintenance of vehicles and trailers.
• Make recommendations to Branch Manager for any building/facility issues or upgrades.
• Develop annual objectives for the branch rental department, including customer service, acceptable inventory levels, acceptable expenses, and revenue goals; prepare an annual budget/business plan.
• Attend instructional/educational seminars, annual business meetings, and…