Role: Short Term Rental Sales Manager Location: Rushlift is a leading provider of innovative customer-focused solutions in materials handling equipment, mechanical services and fleet management. Rushlift provides impartial advice to enable customers to maximise the effectiveness of their industrial equipment fleets, through either long-term hire contracts or servicing and repair arrangements.
In addition to providing all types of forklift trucks, from powered pallet trucks to wire-guided systems, Rushlift hires and maintains a wide range of industrial equipment such as sweepers, mobile plants, and lorry loader cranes.
The Short Term Rental Sales Manager is responsible for driving rental revenue growth through the development and management of short term rental (STR) opportunities for the Rushlift MHE business. This role leads the commercial STR sales function, working closely with Asset & STR Manager to ensure fleet availability, pricing strategy, and customer service levels are aligned with business targets.
Drive short term rental revenue by identifying and converting rental opportunities across key sectors.
Manage inbound and outbound sales activity, including customer quotes, negotiations, and contract closure.
Support development of regional rental campaigns and tactical fleet promotions.
Work with Asset & STR Manager to develop pricing models that optimise revenue and utilisation.
Communicate upcoming rental demands and fleet requirements.
Support asset disposal planning and upselling of used equipment.
Track sales pipeline and performance using CRM systems.
Contribute to business planning and growth projections.
Experience in capital equipment, plant hire, or MHE rental sales
Experience in short term rental commercial environments with high-velocity fleet turnover
Strong B2B sales and negotiation skills
Excellent relationship-building and account management capabilities
Knowledge of asset-based rental or leasing models
CRM and rental system proficiency
Competitive Salary Package
Contributory Pension Scheme
Enhanced Parental Policies
Life Assurance
On-site parking
Employee Welfare Scheme – Vouchers for birthdays/weddings/children/studies/long service etc
Employee Assistance Programme giving you access to Retail/Health/Gym discounts, confidential counselling and advice, Cycle2Work Scheme, and much more…
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