Rental Manager

Geely Auto UK

. Act as the primary point of contact for rental partners .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeCoventry • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing rental partner relationships, optimizing vehicle supply and profitability, and executing strategic rental channel initiatives. Proficient in analyzing performance metrics and adapting strategies to drive profitable growth in a dynamic automotive environment.

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Account ManagementCommercial Agreements NegotiationAnalytical SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationCustomer Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Fleet ManagementVehicle Lifecycle StrategiesResidual Value ManagementDefleet StrategiesVehicle Remarketing ProcessesForecastingPerformance Metrics AnalysisProfitability OptimizationSupply Chain ManagementContract Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProblem SolvingAdaptabilityCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveRental SectorLeasingUsed Vehicle MarketOEM SalesCommercial MixAftersalesInternational EnvironmentFast-Paced Work EnvironmentCustomer Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary point of contact for rental partners
Build strong partner relationships, address enquiries, resolve issues, and ensure smooth day-to-day operation of rental accounts
Develop short-, medium-, and long-term forecasts for vehicle volume and mix
Work with Planning and Sales to agree vehicle volumes, supply schedules, registrations, and delivery timings
Collaborate with Finance to maximise account profitability and review commercial mix, performance, margins, and returning vehicles
Drive profitable growth through increased volume, account expansion, and new business development
Work with the Used Car Manager on rental volumes, vehicle lifecycle strategies, and de-fleet activity
Manage the relationship with the rental supply agent and ensure timely vehicle supply
Provide rental partners with accurate information on vehicle availability, supply schedules, and product updates
Monitor, analyse, and report key account performance metrics
Gather rental-partner feedback with Aftersales teams on vehicle performance, customer experience, and product quality
Identify and resolve operational, commercial, and supply-related challenges
Support development and execution of the rental channel strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience within the automotive in fleet, rental, leasing, used vehicle, or OEM sales environments
Strong understanding of the daily rental sector, including planning, account management and commercial agreements
Experience negotiating commercial terms, pricing structures, discounts, buyback agreements, and contract conditions
Demonstrable experience managing customers and building long-term strategic customer relationships
Knowledge of used vehicle markets, residual value management, defleet strategies, and vehicle remarketing processes
Proven ability to deliver profitable growth while balancing volume, customer requirements, and business objectives
Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Planning, Operations, Aftersales, and Used Vehicle teams
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial, operational, and market data to support decision-making
Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment
Ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing, fast-paced, highly demanding work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Company Bonus
Company pension scheme
Geely ECOS scheme
Car allowance
Private Medical Insurance
x6 Life assurance
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Medicash
Bike2work scheme