Senior Fleet Product Manager

Senior Fleet Product Manager

Are you in search of a company that resonates with your proactive spirit and entrepreneurial mindset? Your search ends here with Premier Truck Rental
!

At Premier Truck Rental (PTR), we provide customized commercial fleet rentals nationwide, helping businesses get the right trucks and equipment to get the job done. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, PTR is a family‑owned company built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and exceptional service. We serve a wide range of industries—including construction, utilities, and infrastructure—by delivering high‑quality, ready‑to‑work trucks and trailers tailored to each customer’s needs.

The Senior Fleet Product Manager is a strategic leader responsible for shaping, optimizing, and innovating the company’s rental fleet portfolio to maximize market share, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Acting as the business owner for assigned product lines, this role bridges customer insight, market intelligence, and operational execution to ensure the company offers the right equipment, at the right time, and at the right value.

• Onsite in Fort Wayne, IN (25% travel)
• Fort Worth, TX (50% travel)

This position offers a competitive compensation package, benchmarked to regional market standards. It consists of a base salary plus the opportunity for quarterly profit sharing after one year of employment.

Fleet Strategy and Optimization:

• Market Analysis:
  Researching industry trends, customer demands, and competitor offerings to identify opportunities for fleet expansion or optimization.
• Lead market intelligence:
  Benchmark competitors, evaluate equipment trends, and forecast emerging rental categories.
• Own fleet mix and lifecycle management:
  Ensure optimal capital deployment, utilization rates, and residual value.
• Pricing Strategy:
  Support the Director of Pricing with setting competitive rental rates based on market conditions, equipment demand, and cost considerations.

Product Development and Innovation:

• Identifying Needs:
  Understanding customer pain points and unmet needs to identify opportunities for new rental offerings or service enhancements.
• Developing Solutions:
  Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to develop innovative solutions that address customer needs and differentiate the company from competitors.
• Launching Products:
  Overseeing the introduction of new rental equipment or services, including marketing, training, and sales support.

Cross‑Functional Leadership &

Collaboration:

• Supplier Management:
  Building and maintaining relationships with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to secure favorable terms and access to the latest technologies.
• Customer Engagement:
  Gathering feedback from customers to understand their needs and identify areas for improvement.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Working closely with sales, operations, maintenance, and other departments to ensure seamless execution of product strategies.

Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement:

• Establish and monitor KPIs:
  Rental utilization, ROI, uptime, fleet age, customer satisfaction, etc., to drive accountability and transparency.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyzing data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement in fleet management and product offerings.
• Reporting:
  Communicating performance results and recommendations to senior management.

Training, Enablement & Thought Leadership:

• Act as the internal fleet expert:
  Providing training to Sales, Operations, and Field teams on product specifications and applications.
• Customer Support:
  Be an available resource to customers who have specific vehicle and equipment questions.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences as a subject matter expert in fleet innovation and rental strategy.

MUST HAVE

• 5+ years of experience in product management, fleet management, or business analysis within industrial, logistics, or equipment rental sectors.
• Proven ownership of full product lifecycle, from concept to retirement.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with experience using data to drive strategic and…