Rental Account Manager - Birmingham, AL

Velocity Vehicle Group•Birmingham, AL

6d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is a rapidly growing, employee and customer focused company, servicing the Commercial Truck Rental and Full-Service Lease markets across the U.S. Southwest and Southeast regions and in Canada. With over 3,000 company trucks in our local markets plus the support of NationaLease across the country we have proven to be a premier partner. Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is part of the Velocity Vehicle Group family, a premium commercial brand medium to heavy truck dealership that offers the full-service experience for our customers, from an outstanding sales organization to highly skilled technicians to service your vehicle, and on demand parts. What’s in it for You: Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is a fast paced and growing organization that is looking for candidates that are ready for a daily challenge and cannot wait to provide superior customer service both internally and externally. VTRL offers fantastic Culture as well as competitive pay, 401K W/Match, Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work™ culture! Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing (VTRL) is looking for a Rental Account Manager to join our team for following hours: Monday-Friday between 7:00am-5:00pm! The Rental Account Manager is responsible for the sales and marketing of Velocity's Commercial Truck Rental product line. The Rental Account Manager is also responsible for the day-to-day operation of the commercial truck rental fleet including fleet utilization and revenue per unit while managing their accounts to the highest level of customer service. The ideal candidate for the Rental Account Manager is a results-driven team player who is self-motivated and inspired to exceed expectations. A successful candidate in this position will have creative problem-solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to make sound, profitable decisions.

Requirements

2-5+ Years of related sales experience preferred.
Must maintain a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal skills. Excellent organization, planning, and time management skills.
Ability to work in a high volume fast-paced environment with a customer service focus.
Excellent customer service and communication skills, both oral and written.
Must work well independently, as well as within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Actively market the commercial truck rental product line of Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing
Develop and execute an effective marketing plan designed to produce measurable results.
Identify leads, manage prospects, and acquire new business.
Visit assigned customers. Prospect new customers. Act as a public relations liaison for VTRL
Communicate rental needs to inside support people.
Meet budget for rental revenue and utilization in your AOR. Meet new business sales goals.
Complete prospecting activities to secure first and follow up appointments with decision makers.
Schedule and document activities
Develop and maintain an awareness of the market behavior and competitive trends and responds accordingly.
Regularly meet with Regional Rental Manager/Director of Rental to review weekly sales activities, progress on goals and status of prospective customers