What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Sales & Rental Specialist position at Routh Rental & Sales?
Routh Sales and Rental is seeking an experienced, customer-focused Equipment Sales & Rental Specialist to join our team.
This is not a general retail position. We are specifically looking for someone with experience or a strong working knowledge of equipment, mechanical systems, parts, automotive, powersports, agriculture, construction equipment, lawn equipment, or a related industry.
The right candidate will be comfortable assisting customers with equipment rentals, lawn mower and equipment sales, parts identification, and retail counter sales while working extensively in computer-based business systems.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist customers with construction and equipment rental needs
- Recommend the appropriate equipment or attachments based on the customer's project
- Prepare rental quotes, contracts, and related documentation
- Assist with lawn mower, tractor, outdoor power equipment, and equipment sales
- Identify and sell equipment parts, accessories, and maintenance items
- Assist customers at the retail and parts counter
- Answer incoming calls regarding rentals, equipment, parts, pricing, and availability
- Prepare customer quotes and follow up on open sales opportunities
- Learn equipment specifications, applications, attachments, and product differences
- Coordinate with the service, parts, rental, and sales departments
- Maintain accurate customer records and sales documentation
- Process transactions and customer information through company computer systems
- Maintain an organized and professional showroom, rental counter, and parts area
- Build relationships with contractors, commercial customers, homeowners, and equipment owners
Strong Computer Skills Are Required
This position involves significantly more computer work than a traditional retail counter position.
Applicants must be comfortable learning and working in multiple computer systems throughout the day.
The position requires the ability to:
- Navigate multiple software programs efficiently
- Enter customer and equipment information accurately
- Prepare quotes, rental contracts, and sales documents
- Search computerized parts catalogs and equipment information
- Use email and internet-based manufacturer systems
- Maintain accurate digital records
- Learn new software without requiring extensive ongoing assistance
- Type and enter information accurately while assisting customers
Strong computer skills are a requirement for this position, not a preference.
Equipment or Mechanical Background Required
We are looking for applicants who already have familiarity with equipment or mechanical products.
Relevant backgrounds may include:
- Construction equipment
- Equipment rental
- Heavy equipment
- Automotive parts or service
- Powersports
- Tractor or agricultural equipment
- Lawn and garden equipment
- Small engines
- Diesel or mechanical repair
- Equipment parts
- Industrial or contractor supply
- Farm and ranch equipment
You do not have to be a mechanic, but you should be comfortable discussing equipment, engines, parts, maintenance, and basic mechanical concepts with customers.
Preferred Candidate
The ideal candidate:
- Has previous experience in an equipment, automotive, mechanical, parts, rental, powersports, agricultural, or similar environment
- Has strong computer and data-entry skills
- Understands basic mechanical and equipment terminology
- Is comfortable identifying parts and equipment
- Can communicate professionally with contractors and equipment owners
- Is comfortable selling and asking for the sale
- Can manage several customers and responsibilities at the same time
- Pays close attention to paperwork and details
- Is dependable and organized
- Can work independently without constant supervision
- Is willing to learn multiple areas of the business
- Understands that accurate paperwork and computer documentation are an important part of the job
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Have you fully read the job description?
- What in your previous positions would make you a good candidate for this position?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22