West Rental Region Sales Manager

Rental Sales Manager

ABOUT US

Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we've been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Rental Sales Manager coaches and develops branch level leadership and sales representatives to drive revenue within the region, including the design and delivery of sales training, sales meeting format and accountability, and management of specific projects, and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• This will include leadership, coaching, mentorship, and to drive profitable revenue growth, by improving the overall customer experience

• This position will need to communicate and promote these strategies to the region manager and be able to effectively manage the implementation and adoption to the field level as well as provide comprehensive updates and analytics regarding the performance to plan

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner, always

• Sales Leadership

• Create, establish, and implement basic sales expectations, and coach branch level leadership to hold all sales representatives to a high sales standard

• Reports to Region Manager - Working with the Branch Manager - Executing vision and strategy of Regional Manager and VP of Rental

• Regional SAM team directly reports to this position

• Responsible for coaching and mentoring branch managers and Sales Representatives within respective region

• Manage organizational sales by developing a business plan that covers sales, revenue, and expense controls

• Meet planned sales goals and increase revenue within the region

• Set individual sales targets with the sales team and branch managers

• Create and promote uniform customer experience and sales capabilities across all branches within respective region

• Collaborate with a variety of leaders across the company to promote capabilities with the intent to cross-sell products, solutions, and services

• Analyze rates, lead charge to ensure premium rate achievement

• Accountable for annual rate reviews for all strategic customers with designated region

• Develop and execute a strategic sales calendar which would include but is not limited to: Sales Training, Market segment focus, commercial opportunities, construction opportunities, and seasonality specific to region goals

• Travel to various job sites to conduct site inspections, sales presentations, and meet with our customer base

• Actively track top 25 projects within the region and ensure proper coverage from rep

• Lead Sales CRM Campaign leadership, accountability, and quality across all branches and sellers

• Utilize Daily Scorecard and other reporting available to guide profitable revenue behaviors at the branch level

• Training & Technical Support

• Implement Sales Training Programs for all Outside Sales Representatives and reinforce the training trough branch visits and Branch Manager led Sales Rep ride-a-longs and sales meetings

• Schedule quarterly review calls to review fleet performance, revenue growth, rate achievement, ancillary performance, CRM usage and utilization

• Regularly attend branch sales meetings to provide feedback and coaching to branch manager led sales meetings

• Host bi-weekly OSR call with Region Manager to contribute to the broader OSR team, align with divisional goals and objectives, and for general discussion

• Requires minimal to moderate travel, generally within territory.

• Requires frequent hand use for typing, operating the phone, handling materials, and other job-related tasks

• May work in situations where hazards may be present

• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

We all have different backgrounds, yet we all use our unique contributions to provide the highest quality of service.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree of equivalent combination of experience and education plus 3-5 years of sales and/or sales leadership experience

KNOWLEDGE, TECHNICAL SKILL, & ABILITIES

• Must have the ability to operate both strategic and tactical
• Excellent communication and people skills to interface with all levels including executive leadership along with great follow up skills and ability to change mid-stream to achieve targeted goals
• Strong training/coaching/presentation skills
• Technical and mechanical aptitude and ability to instruct, train and demonstrate product features and benefits
• Proficient in Microsoft applications

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

At Thompson Machinery, we believe that great benefits are more than just perks- they're essential for employee well-being and success. We've designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Here's an overview of our benefits, including some that set us apart from our competitors.

THE BASICS

• Various medical plan options, including a no-cost option
• Vision and dental insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• 401k matching
• Profit Sharing
• 8 paid holidays annually
• Initially up to 15 days of Paid Time Off annually with increase after five years of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

WHAT SETS US APART

• Competitive pay
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tool Purchase Assistance to buy high-quality tools at deep discounts
• Annual stipend toward the purchase of work boots
• Company Incentive Bonus Program
• Paid Veteran holiday annually to all service members
• Training and Development programs
• Work uniforms and professional cleaning services
• Financial Wellness programs

Thompson Machinery offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with candidate experience and background. Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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Listing is current as of Jul 15, 2026 10:45 PM