Regional Business Line Manager - Specialty Rental France

As the Regional Business Line Manager (BLM), you will report to the General Manager of Atlas Copco Rental Europe and be an integral part of the Management Team. Our goal is to enhance the business through a well-defined and executed development plan. You will oversee the Income Statement and Balance Sheet for the Specialty Rental business in France, manage the territory using the latest tools and systems, and optimize asset management of the rental fleet to achieve desired returns.

Your mission is to elevate the rental business, focusing on industrial applications such as compressed air, specialty power, and steam, to achieve profitable growth in the region. You will generate new business opportunities and applications, along with developing new customers based on local marketing strategies. Sales management within your organization will be a priority, and you will monitor marketing activities in your region. Continuous improvement in pricing and fleet management is expected. You will hold full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for the region, taking necessary actions to meet Revenue & profit targets.

Leading a well-trained service team to ensure high-quality fleet and service, maintaining fleet availability in line with division standards, and focusing on efficiency in logistics and operations are key aspects of the role. Functional cost savings are also expected.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining triple ISO Certification, operating according to the guidelines of ‘The Way We Do Things’, ensuring the Atlas Copco brand remains First in mind—First in choice® for all target customers, expanding the steam rental business in your region, and developing business in the Maghreb region, part of region France.

To be successful in this position, you should have

strong business acumen in a 24/7 service environment,

several years of managerial experience with P&L responsibility, preferably in industrial rental business, experience in customer centers and/or product companies.

Application, product, and fleet management experience in oil-free air equipment is a plus.

A university degree in a technical or commercial field, or equivalent experience, is required.

Knowledge of Atlas Copco (rental) fleet is highly valued,

and familiarity with ‘The Way We Do Things’ is essential.

Fluency in English and French is necessary.

Personality Requirements:

• You are a dynamic and target-driven person committed to delivering results.
• Solid entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
• A strong belief that “there is always a better way” and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• You see market opportunities and are able to empower your team to make them count.
• Excellent communication skills.

The position is based in France, preferably in the Lille, Rouen or Hauconcourt region, with the Paris region also being a possibility.

Atlas Copco Rental Europe is part of the Atlas Copco Group, specialized in rental of temporary compressed air, nitrogen, power, flow, steam and cooling solutions for industrial customers in Europe. This rental and service organization counts diverse sectors, such as the oil processing industry, manufacturing industry and power plants among its customers. Thanks to close cooperation at European level, Atlas Copco Rental can rely on a particularly large rental fleet. In addition, Atlas Copco Rental offers solutions tailored to the customer, with a tailored 24/7 service.