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Herc Rentals lists this Fleet Solutions Manager - Trucks & Trailers opportunity in palmesta, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Career Opportunities: Fleet Solutions Manager - Trucks & Trailers (71181)
Requisition ID71181 -Posted08/26/2026 -FL BonitaSprings
Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.
Job Purpose
HERC Fleet Solutions Managers are responsible for the comprehensive management of an assigned range of equipment, supplies, and accessories. As an expert in the assigned Category, the Fleet Solutions Manager is responsible for understanding the market sector, customers, manufacturers and suppliers, competitive landscape, life cycle management (TCO), and disposal of the products. Reporting to the VP of Fleet, the Fleet Solutions Managers will work in close collaboration with the VP of Operations, the VP of Specialty and the COO to develop the strategic plan for the product category for the HERC fleet as well as related sales and services.
What you will do...
The Fleet Solutions Manager will identify the potential manufacturers and suppliers for the category. They will narrow and select / recommend the Preferred Suppliers for the Category. They will own the Preferred Supplier relationships with our supply partners including:
Identification and recommendation of the specific Models and Specifications for the rental fleetFocus on best make model specifications for the customer and the HERC rental fleet
Focus on Safety for Customer, Staff, and Citizens at large
Focus on environmentally responsible fleet and Maintenance & Repair
Negotiation of standard and special purchasing programs for the productsNegotiate all standard commercial terms per HERC Preferred Supplier Agreement
Negotiate and deliver signed Preferred Supplier Agreements focused on achieving the best Price / Value available to HERC
Formation and negotiation of all recommended related support for the products, including but not limited to:Parts programs and corresponding purchasing agreements
Accessory and consumable programs and corresponding purchasing agreements
Warranty program and coordination of warranty administration
Training support for applications, sales, services, safety
The establishment of a reliable availability of supply
The establishment of HERC branding and asset identification programs to speed and standardize HERC asset identification
Formation and coordination with supporting departments for the introduction and ongoing development of the Category product lines and servicesProduct fleet plan and recommended starting stock and growth plan (Branch / District / Specialty / Region approach)
Coordinate with Marketing group to support marketing the products and a comprehensive launch/promotion plan for products
Coordinate product, application, sales, and safety training plan with Safety and Training Departments
Coordinate with Operations on Maintenance and Repair requirements and system set-up
Create and manage to Metrics for the products to include Dollar Utilization, ROI, M&R Targets, TCO, fleet size, and fleet growth
Develop life cycle management plan that includes Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Disposal strategy
Establish and coordinate data management structure for the products including Product hierarchy, Cat Class, description, search words, etc.
Assist IT and Systems administrators in the set up and accuracy of purchasing portal, parts portals, web portals, etc.
In collaboration with the Fleet, Operations and Pricing Teams, develop and coordinate the rental rate strategy for the products; selling price for sales and accessories
Fleet Management:Assist in annual and special project fleet planning and budgeting
Support field operations in new openings and fleet launches for assigned products
Support colleagues (fellow Category Managers, Operations Management, Finance Management, IT Management, etc.) in all related Fleet projects and initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, MBA preferred
Preferred Professional Qualifications include CPSM, CIPS, 6Sigma
5 plus years of fleet management or sourcing experience with a Fortune 500 company, or atop 50 equipment rental company
Experience in identifying cost reduction and process improvement projects within the supplychain
Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication,organizing/time management and problem solving skills
Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication skills both written and verbal
Knowledge of sourcing or category management processes, global sourcing experience preferred
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Results orientated, excellent analytical, process and problem solving skills
Team player with initiative and a positive attitude
Pay Range: $105,000 - $115,000
Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.
Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.
Keeping you healthy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flex spending and health savings accounts
Virtual Health Visits
24 Hour Nurse Line
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Life & Work Harmony
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
Paid parental leave.
Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Protecting You & Your Family
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Group Legal Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
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