The ideal candidate will:
- Be a self starter, able to thrive and motivate themselves (and their team) in an environment where they are not micro managed.
- Have experience in operations management, including P&L responsibility.
- Have some heavy equipment experience, either rental, sales or operations.
- Understand how to manage employees, their needs, and morale.
- Be willing to be part of the team, providing help at the service level both inside and outside of the showroom when there is a backlog of customers.
- Be focused on safety, specifically only renting equipment to people who are capable of not only transporting the equipment, but also confident in using it when they get it home.
- Manage staff of at least 5 including counter sales, mechanic, CDL driver, etc.
- Ensure safety practices are communicated and followed consistently
- Schedule employee work hours to ensure store is properly staffed during hours of operation
- Ensure equipment is well maintained and in good condition
- Ensure services are priced properly, and fees are collected promptly
- Generate revenue and manage costs to maintain profitability of store