Manager in Training

About the Role

This is a full-time development role at Texas First Rentals (TFR) designed to provide comprehensive exposure to branch operations and business planning. The position aims to maximize branch performance and profitability by learning all day-to-day activities, supporting leadership, and building a professional and caring culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and influence effective productivity and teamwork to ensure Legendary Customer Service (LCS).
• Model, promote, reinforce, and reward the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes.
• Assist the Branch Manager in the preparation of monthly profit and loss statements and yearly budgets.
• Utilize internal reporting tools to optimize branch financial performance.
• Support the successful management of branch operations and personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies.
• Promote a culture of safety and discipline.
• Demonstrate results orientation, focusing on business development and KPIs to meet corporate targets.
• Work safely at all times and adhere to all applicable safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Rental Specific Responsibilities:

• Learn all aspects of branch operations and business planning.
• Provide leadership support of a rental store through learning objectives performed by the Assistant Branch Manager role.
• Exposure to all areas of business operation such as customer service, sales, management, and human resources.

Supply Specific Responsibilities:

• Learn all aspects of supply branch operations and supply division operations.
• Exposure to all day-to-day activities of the branch.
• Exposure to all areas of business operation such as customer service, sales, management, process and procedure management and human resources.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MS Office proficiency, with an emphasis in Excel and Outlook.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work-related experience.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Great attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel within the organization and customer operations.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands.
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas.

Rental Specific Qualifications:

• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of construction equipment and rental industry.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Supply Specific Qualifications:

• Knowledge of construction supplies specifically related to supplies within the concrete construction industry preferred.

Other Requirements

• Up to 30% travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Safety training required; PPE required outside of office/parking lot area.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods in a stationary position.
• Occasional movement inside the office.
• Frequent communication with others.
• Routine use of standard office equipment.
• Ability to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles without fatigue.
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Ability to ascend/descend and climb ladders.
• Ability to safely maneuver and work underneath equipment.
• Ability to react to visual, auditory, and other signals.
• Visually inspect work.

Work Environment

• Generally performed in a professional office environment.
• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes.
• Noise level may be loud at times.
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment.
• Occasional time spent in confined spaces and high places.
• Frequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.