Job Description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established supplier of materials handling Equipment who are looking for a new head of used equipment & rental to manage their assets on a national scale. A Director's level position carrying out the overall used equipment & rental strategy this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial individual from material handling or another background with strong asset management experience looking for a new and challenging opportunity.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing the overall used equipment and short term rental strategy across the UK

Running a team of people within the used equipment & rental division

Proactively managing the size of the used and short term rental forklift truck fleet to include managing assets

Ensuring correct assets are acquired and the value well managed

Supporting the Sales Director & MD in managing the forklift truck demo fleet

Managing budgets and ensuring profitability within the used equipment department

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience of having worked in the material handling industry before having managed a team of reasonable size within an asset management, used/rental capacity. However, industry based experience is not essential and the company would consider individuals from another background, preferably with used equipment & rental experience who have a proven commercial ability. Individuals from plant hire, or access may fit, for example. You will also possess a good financial understanding and have the ability to organise teams effectively. In terms of locality, you can be based anywhere across the UK though the Midlands or immediate south West would be preferable.

Benefits

Competitive salary of up to 90k depending on experience

Excellent Car scheme

Competitive Bonus Potential

Competitive Pension contribution

Healthcare

26 Days Holiday + Statutory

The Company

The company are an international manufacturer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Part of a wider group, they're also involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are one the most well known brands within the material sector, being a true market leader. Having obtained consistent growth for the last 30 years, they're expecting this to continue.

To find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Alex Hopkirk on 07557658751 or email to alex@alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk alternatively refer to www.alexanderjamesrecruiting.co.uk for our latest jobs.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person