Equipment Rental Sales

Job DetailsJob Location: Hutto Austin - Hutto, TX 78634Position 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 is forging 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  


QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS 



High school diploma or equivalent required 





Bachelor’s 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.