Briony Sharpe

Award-winning Branch Rental Manager with over four years' experience delivering exceptional commercial performance, operational excellence and leadership within a fast-paced environment. Experienced in full P&L ownership, sales strategy, business development, operational management and developing high-performing teams. Recognised as one of Enterprise Rent-A-Car's highest-performing managers, achieving outstanding commercial results through strategic leadership, operational excellence and people development.

A Psychology and Criminology graduate with strong analytical, leadership and relationship-building skills, committed to driving sustainable business growth.

Branch Rental Manager - Enterprise Rent-A-Car

(2024-10)

Lead the commercial and operational performance of branch operations with accountability for profitability, sales performance, customer satisfaction, operational excellence and team development.

• Ranked 3rd in Europe for sales performance.
• Achieved the highest operating profit in the UK during February and April 2025.
• Awarded Top Operating Profit Improvement Branch Manager (2025).
• Successfully transformed two underperforming branches into profitable operations within two months.
• Delivered seven consecutive dashboard wins across operational KPIs.
• Full ownership of branch Profit & Loss performance.
• Drive revenue growth through commercial sales strategies and business development.
• Lead, coach and develop Management Trainees and Assistant Managers.
• Manage fleet utilisation to maximise operational efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with local businesses, insurers and dealerships.
• Ensure compliance with operational and risk standards while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.

Assistant Branch Manager - Enterprise Rent-A-Car

(2023-05 - 2024-10)

Supported branch leadership in delivering commercial success, operational efficiency and customer excellence.

• Improved fleet utilisation and branch efficiency.
• Managed commercial accounts and customer relationships.
• Coached and developed team members.
• Supported profitability, compliance and branch performance.

Management Assistant - Enterprise Rent-A-Car

(2022-11 - 2023-05)

• Coordinated training and development for Management Trainees.
• Produced operational reports and presentations.
• Supported branch operations and commercial performance.
• Assisted with daily branch management.

Graduate Management Trainee - Enterprise Rent-A-Car

(2021-09 - 2022-08)

• Successfully completed Enterprise's graduate leadership programme.
• Increased ESQi customer satisfaction score by 10% within six months.
• Built relationships with local businesses to generate new commercial opportunities.
• Successfully passed the Management Qualification Interview (MQI).

Sales Assistant - TK Maxx

(2019-08 - 2021-09)

Delivered excellent customer service while supporting merchandising, stock control and daily store operations.

BSc (Hons) - Psychology & Criminology - University of Derby (2021)

Management Qualification Interview (MQI) - Enterprise Rent-A-Car (2022)

A Levels - English Literature & Language, Psychology, Applied Science

GCSEs - 11 GCSEs including English & Mathematics