Branch Manager (Greater Cleveland)

Branch Manager

Handy Rents – Northeast Ohio

Full-Time | Competitive Compensation + Performance Bonus + Benefits

**Pay based on experience**

Job Location: Lake County, Ohio

Want a place where you can grow, advance, and achieve alongside a team of people driven by success?

Are you ready to be appreciated for your drive, tenacity, and ability to lead a team that wants more?

We are looking for an achiever who can help take our business to the next level while becoming part of our incredible culture of growth and achievement.

If you're ready for a challenge, keep reading.

If you're looking for a place to watch others work while collecting a paycheck, please apply elsewhere.

Handy Rents is a fast-growing, locally owned equipment rental company with multiple locations across Northeast Ohio. We're looking for a business-minded leader who thinks like an owner and can run a branch like it's their own business—driving sales, developing people, improving operations, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

If you're someone who gets things done, builds great teams, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you.

We are committed to great people, quality equipment, and exceptional service. As we continue to grow, we're looking for leaders who want to be part of something long term.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a branch team, including counter staff, drivers, yard technicians, and mechanics.
• Create a positive, high-performance culture aligned with our core values.
• Oversee daily operations, including rentals, returns, deliveries, shop workflow, and fleet readiness.
• Ensure equipment is clean, safe, and maintained to company standards.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and equipment utilization.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor budgets, and expense control.
• Build strong customer relationships and support inside and outside sales efforts.
• Resolve customer issues with professionalism, urgency, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional store, showroom, and yard.

Who We're Looking For

Candidates with experience in equipment rental, tool rental, construction, contractor supply, industrial distribution, heavy equipment, building materials, commercial landscaping supply, fleet operations, or closely related industries will be given strong preference.

• 1+ years of leadership or management experience required
• Experience in equipment rental, contractor supply, industrial distribution, building materials, heavy equipment, fleet operations, construction services, or a closely related industry strongly preferred.
• A problem-solver who can make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong communicator who can motivate, develop, and hold a team accountable.
• Organized, dependable, customer-focused, and able to succeed with a can-do attitude.
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus but not required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Schedule

Employees are expected to work a typical 45–50-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternating Saturdays may be required.

Compensation

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Performance bonus opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 6% dollar-for-dollar match in our company-sponsored 401(k) program.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Employee rental and retail discounts.
• Company-paid AD&D insurance.
• Uniforms provided.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

About Us

Handy Rents is a family-owned and operated full-line tool and equipment rental company specializing in solutions for contractors, homeowners, municipalities, businesses, and do-it-yourselfers.

Founded in 1963, Handy Rents has grown to six locations serving the Greater Cleveland area and Northeast Ohio. We pride ourselves on creating opportunities by providing solutions through convenient equipment rental locations, quality equipment, and exceptional customer service.

Handy Rents Core Values

• Yes
• Positivity
• Teamwork
• Do the Right Thing

Why Work for Handy Rents?

• Join a local, family-owned business with a clear vision for company and employee growth.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 6% dollar-for-dollar match in our company-sponsored 401(k) program.
• Company-paid AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee rental and retail discounts.
• Bonus and incentive opportunities.
• Paid parental leave.
• Opportunities for advancement and long-term career growth.

Hiring Process

• Apply through Indeed.
• Complete the hiring survey below.
• Phone interview.
• In-person interview.
• Final interview and branch visit.
• Offer and onboarding.

Survey Link (copy and paste link into new window to complete):

We review survey results before scheduling interviews.

Work Location: In Person