**10185BR** **PRS Facility Location:** Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001 **Job Purpose:** Progress Rail Leasing is seeking a candidate to fill its Director of Leasing position. This position is responsible for identifying and developing business opportunities in the railcar leasing space across a variety of different industries. The candidate will be responsible for initiating potential customer identification, developing and enhancing a business relationship between that customer and Progress Rail Leasing, with the ultimate goal of establishing them as a Progress Rail Leasing customer. This position is located in the Chicago area, will require 25-40% travel and will report directly to the VP of Railcar Leasing. **Req ID:** 10185BR **Company Description:** Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success! As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs. Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com . **Education / Training:** • College degree from a four year institution is required, with an MBA as a strong preference. **Job Title:** Director, Railcar Leasing **City:** Albertville **Key Job Elements:** • Day to day relationship management of Leasing customers throughout the Midwest and Western United States; • Uncovering Leasing and Railcar acquisition opportunities through new and existing customers; • Develop relationships with new customers seeking new leasing opportunities; • Negotiation of Leasing opportunities including pricing, legal contracts, and coordination of delivery and repair requirements; • Construction of financial models to determine that new Leasing opportunities meet internal financial requirements; • An ability to work with cross functional teams including Accounting, Legal, and Mechanical personnel; • An ability to cold call new customers, travel extensively to meet with new and existing customers, and attend various conferences to develop new contacts. **Qualifications and Experience:** • Minimum of 5 years in the Railcar Industry; • 2 years experience in the Railcar Leasing Industry; • Experience working with both Customer Service and Sales departments; • Thorough knowledge of the various railcar types and a solid rolodex of already established contacts; • Strong management experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems (Excel, Word and Power point). **EEO:** Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities **Benefits:** + Competitive Salary + 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting) + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance + Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money + Flexible Spending Accounts + Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Time-Off (PTO) + Employee Assistance Plan + Education Assistance Program + Employee Recognition Programs + Site specific Production and Incentive Plans + Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans + Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs _*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits._ **Job Category:** Marketing, Sales and Service **State::** Alabama