Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Community Achievements Special Projects
Interests
Timeline
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Bruce Ure

Wyomissing,Pennsylvania
Bruce Ure

Summary

Dynamic leader committed to uplifting others and fostering authentic relationships grounded in care and respect.


Embracing challenges, taking calculated risks, and learning from setbacks are vital elements for personal and professional development.


Overview

34
years of professional experience

Work History

United Rentals Inc.

Division Manager Customer Equipment Solutions
06.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Tasked to help create a new Line of business within United Rentals
  • Daily responsibilities entailed internal customer buy-in for this new program, establishing internal capacity & evaluating each market to determine where employees needed to be hired to ensure the growth of the program. Identify & create an internal score card to track Technician efficiency & ROI on each employee hired for the program. Create a marketing plan whereby market sales reps would be compensated & easily understand the new offering. Create SOPs after identifying best practices. Increased overall Technician efficiency across all of UR from 61% to over 72%, resulting in over $1MM per month in Work Order Billing revenue

United Rentals Inc.

National Account Manager
06.2013 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • To work with national customers which have corporate offices based in the Northeastern US. Introducing them to the wide variety of solutions United Rentals has to offer. Most importantly to learn and understand the way they do business and then reveal solutions that bridge the gap to greater productivity and profitability. I regularly achieve the top 10 Account Managers Stack Ranking. Regularly meet & exceed assigned sales budget. I am called upon to mentor junior sales reps & help management with unique & challenging projects such as internal marketing campaigns & large project playbooks.

United Rentals Inc.

Strategic Business Manager, Industrial Applications
07.2011 - 06.2013

Job overview

  • I launched a new industrial rental products line throughout the Northeast Region for United Rentals. I developed processes for which to deploy these products through the company’s existing salesforce and branch network. I worked closely with senior management to ensure market segments and sales targets were met. I staffed and monitored all sales activities through our companies CRM process, mentoring & training 160 inside and outside sales reps who were not proficient with the program to ensure our go to market strategy.

United Rentals Inc.

Branch Manager
08.2009 - 07.2011

Job overview

  • After managing Allentown for just over 3 years I was promoted to take on our largest facility in Wilkes-Barre, PA in addition to Allentown. Within my first 3 months with the help of the Corporate Real Estate I coordinated the relocation of the Wilkes-Barre Branch. My staff was now close to 40 employees. I continued the successful management of 9 outside sales reps and 5 inside sales reps who were CRP & disciplined accountability to budget and goals.

United Rentals Inc.

Branch Manager
08.2005 - 08.2009

Job overview

  • I managed a Branch location consisting of 14 employees and an equipment fleet size of just over $5 million serving the Central PA market. I successfully managed 3 outside sales reps and helped them penetrate their territory with strategic sales calls and modified coaching plans to help them rise to the top and get ahead of the competition & exceed revenue budgets.

United Rentals Inc.

Field Sales Representative
02.2004 - 08.2005

Job overview

  • Responsible for generating sales and rentals in excess of $150,000 per month. I created a rudimentary CRM process in collaboration with my inside sales reps taking advantage of email communication & my own personal laptop and air card. I Excelled in the contractor supplies initiative and exceeded budget on a regular basis. In August 2005 I was promoted to Branch Manager.

Gamka Sales & Service

Field Sales Representative
01.2001 - 01.2004

Job overview

  • Responsible for sales of construction chemicals and related building products to the commercial construction industry. Specializing in concrete restoration, I was challenged with calling on architects and design-build firms to specify our products (MAPEI - SIKA - MasterBuilders) in their construction projects. I was successful in developing several key accounts not previously serviced by the company and gained enough experience to move on to a National Rental company offering a broader career path.

Broadview Networks

Sales Representative
01.2000 - 01.2001

Job overview

US Foodservice

Sales Representative
01.1998 - 01.2000

Job overview

Bleeker St Bagelry & Wholesale Bakery

Manager
01.1992 - 01.1998

Job overview

Education

Key West High School
Key West, Florida

High School Diploma from General High School Studies
01.1991

University Overview

Skills

  • Sales and marketing expertise
  • Staff training and development
  • Customer relationship development
  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Strategic planning

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Collaborated with a third party resource in the development of a program scorecard. After learning our IT Team was 18 months to production I spearheaded developing it myself. We had a usable product in 30 days.
  • Achieved a standard monthly operational review program by introducing AI tools in collaboration with our scorecard to my director.
  • Documented and resolved renewed focus on Mechanic Chargeability which led to an overall increase in their efficiency & our profitability.

Community Achievements Special Projects

Community Achievements Special Projects
  • Volunteer for Non-Profit Hospitality Network Berks County
  • DE State Volunteer for Hurricane Shelters
  • Boy Scout Troop Leader for Summer Camp
  • Parish/Altar/Traditions Day Superintendent Program
  • US Coast Guard Master Craft Operator Certified
  • Sales Coach & Mentor (National Rental Partner program)
  • Triathlete & Cyclist – Completed 4 Ironman Triathlons, 2 Full Distance & 2 Half Distance

Interests

  • Avid Boater & Boat Restoraton
  • Running & Triathalons
  • Camping
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things

Timeline

Division Manager Customer Equipment Solutions
United Rentals Inc.
06.2021 - Current
National Account Manager
United Rentals Inc.
06.2013 - 06.2021
Strategic Business Manager, Industrial Applications
United Rentals Inc.
07.2011 - 06.2013
Branch Manager
United Rentals Inc.
08.2009 - 07.2011
Branch Manager
United Rentals Inc.
08.2005 - 08.2009
Field Sales Representative
United Rentals Inc.
02.2004 - 08.2005
Field Sales Representative
Gamka Sales & Service
01.2001 - 01.2004
Sales Representative
Broadview Networks
01.2000 - 01.2001
Sales Representative
US Foodservice
01.1998 - 01.2000
Manager
Bleeker St Bagelry & Wholesale Bakery
01.1992 - 01.1998
Key West High School
High School Diploma from General High School Studies

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