National Account Rental Controller (Forklift Trucks)

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment, automation & robotics seeking a Short-term Rental Controller to work with their national key account customers. With a competitive package and room for progression, this is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a background of working within a role dealing with rentals/assets.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the short-term rental process of the company’s fleets of forklift trucks with national key account customers

Dealing with in-bound enquiries and being the point of contact for all enquiries

Working closely with other controllers across the business to ensure customer’s expectations are met

Organising the on-boarding of new customers through the accounts department

Managing equipment required for deliveries through 3rd party companies to include sourcing and costs

Working alongside the sales, technical and install teams to ensure a smooth process for the client

Requirements

The company are ideally looking for and individual who is familiar with short-term rental within the Material Handling industry or similar. However, this isn’t essential, they would also be interested in speaking to candidates from a number of backgrounds. Candidates with a technical background who may be looking to get into a slightly different role could be of interest. Related industries which may be considered include plant hire, commercial vehicles, automotive or other related industries where rentals are involved. You will be required to hold a full UK driver’s license since there will be a requirement to visit customer sites from time to time. In terms of location, you will need to be based within commutable distance of the company’s depot in Basingstoke.

Benefits

Competitive salary of up to £32k basic (depending on experience)

Salary increase following probationary period

6% company pension input

25 days holiday + statutory

Hybrid working option after probation

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 and are therefore looking to bring new territory salespeople in to increase market share further.

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