Director, Power & HVAC Product Line Management

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Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewardingcareer, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

As part of the growth and maturing of the Power & HVAC business we are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Product Line - Power & HVAC to lead our portfolio, including Generators, Energy Storage, Load Banks, and Industrial Heating & Cooling. This role is responsible for aligning with the business to provide product strategy, selection, and quality assurance while maximizing the lifecycle return on investment. The Director of Product Line will lead a dynamic cross functional team, driving innovation and market competitiveness in the evolving Power & HVAC demands. If you have a passion for product leadership, technical excellence, and business growth, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities will be to direct mid-long range product roadmap inclusive of line extensions and new product development and innovation targets. Success in the role will bring products and opportunities from concept, through validation, to commercialization.

Objectives of this Product Line leader will be to build a team that provides strategic focus, direction, and leadership to specific power generation, energy storage, heating and cooling, dehumidification and load banks to meet the evolving demands of the business while ensuring the Return on Investment, maximize Cap Factor, Lifecyle COO, and Product Uptime.

• Lead the Product Line team through the identification, evaluation, engagement process to identify and development products and ongoing management of key categories of equipment
• Lead the development and implementation of fleet strategies and initiatives that effectively address the need to reduce the total cost of equipment ownership
• Define the methods and processes used by the Product Line leadership team to drive performance and initiatives
• Mentor, coach, and challenge members of direct team and the field operations to efficiently manage the complete equipment lifecycle
• Reduce costs, improve efficiencies by facilitating fleet strategies including long term, mutually beneficial relationships with Sunbelt's Embedded Suppliers
• Develop a strategic direction for replacement age, disposal channels and remanufacturing with the intention of maximizing the life cycle returns from the rental fleet
• Collaborate with Product Development, Operations, Fleet, Marketing and Finance functions to define products, resources, and development schedules required by other internal support groups
• Collaborate with Director, Product Support, Field Fleet Management, and Director, Fleet Procurement to build a unified direction for operational and capital expenditures
• Present material in effective, concise oral and written form to Sunbelt's Executives related to findings, opportunities and progress on projects that directly impact the company's P&L
• Perform industry benchmarking and total cost of ownership analysis to identify continuous cost & process improvements

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field of study or equivalent experience plus at least 15 years of capital sourcing experience, either from an equipment fleet management or manufacturer perspective
• Familiarity with the construction capital equipment marketplace, either from an equipment fleet management or manufacturer perspective
• A strategic view of the total supply chain, which encompasses capital equipment and lifecycle management
• Demonstrated leadership in internal and external functions, with proven results in total cost of ownership reduction and process efficiency improvement
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills; comfortable in dealing with all levels of an organization
• Ability to manage and analyze existing contracts and identify spend reduction, spend leveraging and other opportunities to maximize equipment utility
• Project management experience
• Ability to articulate and frame issues in a clear and concise manner
• Demonstrated ability to affect positive change and to deliver results in a complex organization
• Strong analytical capabilities necessary to assess the short- and long-term requirements and needs of the business
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring of a team of members who may or may not report to this position within the organization (i.e. matrix management)
• MBA preferred
• CEM, CEFM EMS,or CPM accreditation preferred

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt's safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected ground

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes health, dental and vision plans, 401(k), volunteer time off, short-term and long-term disability, accident, life and travel insurance, as well as flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, college savings, EAP and length of service awards. You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following time off from work, subject to Sunbelt's policies: twelve to twenty-five vacation days depending on years of service; five sick days; six paid holidays, two paid half day holidays, two floating holidays, one inclusion day, and one volunteer day (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement).

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