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Rental Manager - Military Veterans

at John Deere

Summary of Primary Functions:

This position is responsible for the oversight of all rental activity and rental fleet management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Continuous development and improvement of current rental process

Maintain rental revenue and margins to meet business plan

Update and manage daily rental inventory reports

Schedule and reconcile all inventory audits

Ensure proper rental check IN/OUT procedures are being followed at the branch level

Review and approve all rental requests

Manage fleet utilization and return on assets

Oversight of transport costs and coordination of equipment

Monitor internal work orders for rental fleet and issue purchase orders for work done on rental fleet

Ensure damages are captured and charged accordingly

Work with Service Managers and General Managers in the evaluation of damages to rental machines

Assists Sales Operations Manager with aged rental fleet asset management

Assists with machine and attachment depreciation

Ensure document compliance and protection of company assets

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

Inventory/Rental/Sales experience

Customer Service experience

E ducation, Skill, and/or Experience Requirements:

College degree with previous experience in rental fleet management or related experience required, college degree is preferred

Management, organization and communication skills must be highly developed

Customer Service experience

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Computer skills need to be broad based

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistics.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and walk. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

Were an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Dobbs Equipment is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation both for our employees and applicants. We make all employment-related decisions on the basis of an individuals qualifications and job performance. We recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, and make compensation decisions without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Notice to Applicants: We participate in E-Verify in the United States.

Drug Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Notice.

Dobbs Equipment is an Equal Opportunity and At-Will Employer.

United States / Remote

John Deere

We at John Deere are passionate about finding a way to give back to those who have served our Country.  Working for a John Deere dealership or factory is bigger than just a job.  It's growth in oneself, on a path to achieving all you hoped to accomplish. It's pride in your community, from the first customer you serve to supporting the community.  It's knowing that what you do helps to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. It all starts with you. Starting here. Starting now!

Interested in joining the industry's best?  At John Deere, veterans will find: 

•  A higher sense of purpose – helping those the farmers and infra-structure workers that feed and shelter the world 

•  A team-based environment focused on supporting the customer

•  A never-ending desire for continuous improvement - We are looking for leaders, change agents, different perspectives 

•  Market leading pay and benefits

John Deere actively welcomes transitioning active duty service members to participate in internship opportunities at our dealership and factory locations across the United States.   Timing of the internship is mutually agreed upon between the service member, her/his commander.  Potential opportunities include:

•  Dealer technicians – Nationwide opportunities

•  Factory production roles at 16 major facilities– assembly, welders, machinists, skilled trades

•  Support roles – IT, supply chain, logistics, engineering, human resources

How to apply:

Check out our open opportunities to the right for more information and to apply.

Once you click ‘Apply Now’, John Deere will receive a notification with your information.  In order to be considered for next steps, please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile.  Once John Deere reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.

Discuss Your Career Options with a Veteran at John Deere Today!

All interested service members and veterans can learn more and fill out a contact card at https://www.deere.com/MilitaryCSP.  We will connect you with a John Deere veteran to discuss all potential options/matches.  

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