Position Title: Rental Specialist
Reporting to: Rental Sales Manager
Department: Sales
Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954.
Our Mission Statement isforging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support. We live that statement every single day. We are looking for a Rental Specialist to help support that mission.
JOB SUMMARY
The Rental Specialist is responsible for the renting of new and used equipment and selling attachments meeting customer needs growing the market share maintaining acceptable levels of gross profit rental volumes and performing other general sales department duties as directed by the Branch Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish and maintain relationships with potential and existing customers to enhance the potential to rent new and used equipment
Increase customer loyalty market awareness and market share
Research current industry market trends and competitive influences
Track the location and movement of machines for rental and sales needs
Visit key customer locations as needed
Formulate rental quotes based on customer need.
Document customer concerns offer solutions keep customers informed and provide feedback of actions taken
Prepare contracts record and close orders
Provide trade information to customers Sales team and Branch Managers.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date lost rental report and prospects lists.
Follow the processes in place to better manage cleanup and damage invoicing to customers.
Monitor inventory including heavy equipment compact equipment and attachment inventory.
Control rental related expenses to assure proper margins and expense control.
Provide status reports to Rental Salas Manager and Branch Managers.
Assist in rental collections when needed.
Attend training and sales/rental meetings as required to stay current with new equipment and sales promotions.
Assist with other duties assigned and directed by corporate management within the framework of Central Power Systems & Services objectives
BENEFITS
Medical Dental Vision & Life Insurance
401k with company match
Paid Time Off
Training & Professional Development
Positive and productive work environment
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing or related field preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong focus on customer service
Strong knowledge of heavy construction equipment used in earthmoving underground construction crushing paving and recycling
Good skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for demonstration purposes
Strong rental management experience preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience conducting competitive market research
Basic knowledge of office machines including copier fax and printer
Strong attention to accuracy and commitment to deadlines
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
Demonstrate openness to new procedures technology and structure
WORK CONDITIONS
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
This position regularly requires walking standing sitting stooping bending kneeling and climbing stairs. It also often requires pushing pulling twisting lifting 50 lbs. and working in a variety of weather conditions and noise levels. This list is not meant to cover every possible scenario but simply provide an outline. Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
CPS&S is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.
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