General Manager- Idealease- Lease & Rental Ops

Hill Idealease specializes in full-service leasing and dedicated maintenance of International class 6, 7, and 8 trucks as well as trailers. We also provide short and long-term rental solutions to companies large and small.

Since 1997, Hill Idealease has helped businesses manage their transportation needs with a range of services including commercial rental, full-service leasing, dedicated maintenance, equipment specification, and safety & compliance training.

Hill Idealease is owned by the Hill Family who also own Hill International Trucks, LLC - an International truck franchise with five sales and service locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Currently operating our Lease & Rental Company with 5 convenient locations in:

East Liverpool | Washington | Martins Ferry | Canton | New Philadelphia

• 1. Generate a minimum 8% Net Profit in the Full-Service Lease and Rental portfolio.
• 2. Drive Profitable Growth in accordance with growth forecasts and plans.
• 3. Develop and implement an annual business plan including sales forecasts, budgets and quarterly projections.
• 4. Develop and implement operating policies and procedures in conformance with company objectives.
• 5. Maintain all lease and rental facilities, vehicles, signage and any other company assets in accordance with Idealease Brand Standards.
• 6. Recruit and hire employees as business levels dictate.
• 7. Safeguard company assets by maintaining strong internal controls.
• 8. Review all company financial and operating statements and initiate corrective action for improvement in operations.
• 9. Promote an atmosphere of cooperation, teamwork and good will with all employees within Idealease and the dealership.
• 10. Reinforce and mandate the Idealease Core Values of Expertise, Responsiveness, and Stability
• 11. Monitor and measure Overhead per Unit (OPU) and keep below $3000.

• 1. Supervise and motivate sales personnel to secure new business.
• 2. Establish an annual marketing plan and a go-to-market strategy in conformance with the annual business plan and budget.
• 3. Establish a rating policy and procedure for sales personnel to utilize when proposing new Idealease business.
• 4. Establish goals and quotas for all sales personnel, reviewing on a regular basis.
• 5. Approve any new contracted business.
• 6. Assist in lease sales production as required with key accounts.
• 7. Communicate regularly with large volume lease and rental customers.
• 8. Manage customer conflicts so Account Manager does not lose standing with customer.

• 1. Supervise and motivate the Idealease Service Manager (ISM), focusing on cost controls and customer satisfaction. Maintenance costs for FSL and Rental should be less than 20% of revenue.
• 2. Develop a full understanding of all maintenance resources available on the Idealease Resource Center.
• 3. Review the manpower needs and scheduling with the ISM on a regular basis.
• 4. Monitor inventories of parts, tires, lubricants and fuel to ensure all items are accounted for correctly and within forecasted and budgeted levels.
• 5. Monitor warranty programs and warranty recovery.
• 6. Review monthly financial, income statements and reports with the Idealease Service Manager.
• 7. Develop and initiate corrective actions as necessary.
• 8. Monitor and review customer service levels on a continual basis with the ISM.

• Salary commensurate to experience
• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Paid time off (vacation and holidays).

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.
• Candidate should have experience in partnering with an executive team and have a high level of written and oral communication skills.
• Effective written, verbal and telephone communication skills, proficient PC skills and a commitment to customer service excellence are an absolute must.
• Strong attention to detail, especially regarding time management and organization.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products and Windows-based computer systems.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while dealing directly with multiple customers/partners daily.

• Bachelor's degree (B.
  
  A.) from four-year college or university; or six to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and…