General Manager (Tooling Solutions)

EquipmentShare•Elizabeth, NJ

1d•$85,000 - $130,000

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a General Manager for its Tooling rental facility in Newark, New Jersey. Tooling Solutions branches provide industrial tooling rentals, including power, pneumatic, and hand tools, along with tool tracking, site-wide communication solutions, tool testing, repair and certification, consumables, and industrial supplies. The position leads branch staff and operations, using EquipmentShare’s proprietary T3 technology and operational metrics to support customers and grow the business. The General Manager is responsible for hiring, developing, training, and evaluating employees; managing branch financial performance; reviewing monthly profit and loss; monitoring operational and customer metrics; communicating with employees and management; setting measurable goals; and maintaining a safe, compliant work environment. The role is suited to a people-focused leader who brings energy, humility, and a continuous-improvement mindset to a fast-paced, growing company. The advertised salary range is $85,000–$130,000. Final compensation may vary based on factors including experience and location. Employment is contingent on passing a background check; some roles may also require a drug test depending on job responsibilities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of rental industry experience; management experience is preferred.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Ability to adapt to the fast pace of a growing company.

Nice To Haves

Industrial tooling experience or knowledge is highly preferred.
Prior rental-industry management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Hire, develop, train, and evaluate employees; help them improve their skills and document guidance where improvement or correction is needed.
Manage branch operations to maximize financial success.
Conduct monthly profit and loss reviews to understand business performance and trends, identify areas for improvement, and uncover future revenue opportunities.
Monitor equipment utilization, underperforming assets, warranty recovery, billed mechanical hours, aged receivables, and customer satisfaction.
Communicate effectively with the team and management.
Establish reasonable, measurable goals and clearly defined expectations for team members.
Maintain a safe and healthy workplace by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures while complying with legal regulations.
Stay continuously educated on EquipmentShare products and services.

Benefits

Base salary plus Company Profit Sharing Plan.
Quarterly bonus guarantees for meeting growth goals for new branches.
Company-provided truck or vehicle allowance of $800 per month.
Company-provided cell phone or phone stipend.
Relocation assistance, as required.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
401(k) with company match.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Gym membership stipend and wellness programs, with opportunities to earn PTO and prizes.
Company events and quarterly team activities.
16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.