National Fleet Manager - Rentals
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Job Number: 8729
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The National Fleet Manager - Rentals will report to General Manager and will foster collaboration between Equipment Fleet, Sales Leadership and Branch Operations to develop and execute a fleet strategy to meet key performance objectives. This position will support National footprint to drive optimal equipment fleet utilization, return on investment and support the achievement of annual business plan objectives. Drives execution by influencing branch leadership and acting as a change agent. Requires a sense of urgency to resolve problems but at the same time harnesses a strategic mindset to achieve long term.
Job Responsibilities
Rental Equipment Fleet Planning, Demand Planning, Optimization, and procurement
Market & pricing updates for fleet to remain competitive and properly placed in the market
Analysis and Improvement of Equipment Fleet Performance – ROIC, Utilization, Tag status, turn-times
Alignment with Sales and Financial Strategies
Proactive Fleet Movements between Markets/Branches
Support equipment re-rent & supplier relationships for additional fleet
Manage fleet maintenance for optimal performance, removing underperforming assets and making updates in alignment with business need
Fleet Life-Cycle Management
Oversight of Service Fleet (delivery vehicles) for proper utilization
Creates Standard Work documentation to ensure standards are met
Required Qualifications
5+ years of Management and/or Program Management.
3+ years of experience in the rental and/or HVAC industry.
High School Diploma/GED.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Previous experience as a Branch Manager, Fleet Manager and/or District/Regional Manager
Knowledge of and/or experience in HVAC industry and/or adjacent industries
Oversight of functional teams/matrix organization
People management experience
Managing a P&L portfolio experience
Strong leadership and negotiation skills
Excellent analytical skills, including in-depth understanding of valuation methodologies.
Influencing up and across complex organizations.
Sales driven
Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills
Strong team player - experience with high performance teams
Successful incumbent must demonstrate behaviors aligned with The Carrier Way, including playing to win, achieving results, choosing speed, daring to disrupt.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives
Retirement benefits
Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation
Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here: Work With Us | Carrier Corporate The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is $120,000. – $168,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date. Job Posting Date: 01/20/2026
Job Number: 30191885
Community / Marketing Title: National Fleet Manager - Rentals
Location_formattedLocationLong: North Carolina, US