President and General Manager

About Rentel and the Role

Rentel offers an integrated SaaS platform focused on the equipment rental industry, combining AI-driven fleet management, rental operations management, and an equipment rental marketplace in a single solution. As the inaugural hire, the President and General Manager will have sole accountability for Rentel's strategic execution and operational leadership, shaping the product direction, engaging directly with customers, and guiding the development team to expand the platform's capabilities.

Reporting and Work Location

• This position reports directly to the Board of Directors of Rental AI LLC.
• The role is fully remote but requires residence within the Chicago or Nashville metro areas.
• Travel commitments range between 15% and 40%, largely to visit customers and partners.
• The targeted start date is no later than September 1, 2026.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy by setting clear priorities and managing the roadmap, with ultimate decision-making authority on what gets prioritized.
• Manage all key customer interactions, owning relationships with both current and potential clients, including overseeing onboarding and rollout processes.
• Act as the day-to-day liaison with Rentel's engineering development partner, defining product requirements and managing delivery timelines.
• Recruit and direct the initial Rentel team, following the hiring plan as sanctioned by the board.
• Hold full commercial responsibility including driving rapid customer acquisition in the first year, managing pricing models, packaging, and go-to-market strategies.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Proven executive experience in SaaS management, ideally with exposure to rental, equipment, or fleet/logistics sectors.
• A minimum of 10 years of operational leadership experience, with demonstrated presence as a company representative to customers and partners.
• Exceptional relationship-building capabilities across organizational levels, with a results-driven approach to ensure timely delivery.
• Strong operational acumen spanning product management, partnership collaboration, and commercial business decision-making.

Compensation and Benefits

• The base salary will reflect experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus.
• Opportunity for equity participation in the company.
• Monthly allowance allocated toward benefits.