Inside Rental Representative I

Blanchard Machinery Company•Columbia, SC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Inside Rental Representative I position serves as an inside salesperson for the Cat Rental Store (CRS). This position handles transactions for customers over the phone and in person. The Inside Rental Representative plays a critical role in ensuring customer satisfaction and maximizing machine utilization within the designated trade area. Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Positive, solutions oriented mindset coupled with strong time management and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal/written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work with all levels of employees, management and customers in a positive, professional and effective way.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to use in-house computer systems – with training.
Must understand and be able to effectively communicate equipment applications and key performance specifications.
Strong creativity and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of usage and application of all rental equipment and services offered.
Thorough knowledge of “common” equipment failure problems and how to resolve them.
Must recognize the difference between similar products and the advantages/disadvantages of particular applications.
Must have working knowledge of construction phases to properly advise on applications.
Must possess sales and customer relation skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills are essential to the success of this position.
High energy, excellent self-motivation and work ethic.
Possess an unwavering commitment to service excellence.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Previous rental experience preferred. Demonstrated knowledge coupled with relevant work experience will be considered.
Knowledge of Caterpillar industry, equipment, basic mechanics, and the local market preferred.

Responsibilities

Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission, and values of BMC.
Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
Support and build strong relationships with co-workers to include the Outside and Inside Sales Team, Product Support Staff, and Central Dispatch.
Build strong relationships with customers focusing on long-term mutual growth and being a dependable partner.
Rent equipment or arrange for provision of service to customer.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly checks.
Prepare rental forms and contracts; obtain customer signature and other information as required.
Maintain daily and monthly contract files.
Compute charges based on rental or service rate.
Explain rental fees and provide information about rented items, such as basic operation or description.
Collect deposit or payment or record credit charges by maintaining customer charge files daily and balancing daily sales receipts.
Answer telephone and receive orders by phone; maintain the required phone logs.
Recommend items to customers that meet their needs. Discuss customer needs, suggesting and recommending the most suitable and safe equipment for the application.
Promote add-on rental equipment for appropriate applications.
Act as a resource of information to customers concerning related equipment and services available in the local market area.
Ask questions about delivery conditions such as dock heights, narrow streets, etc.; notify customers immediately if there are any delivery delays.
Achieve rental operational goals including CRM, invoice accuracy, assigned training Benchmarks – CRM Goals, Invoice accuracy, complete assigned training.
Reserve items for the requested time and maintain rental reservation list.
Update/call overdue list daily and alert supervisor of overdue contracts.
Clean showroom and equipment. Arrange showroom displays. Keep the shelves organized, stocked and clean.
Resolve customer problems and invoicing problems.
Keep current on knowledge of competitive pricing and trends.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in written or verbal form.
Comply with government safety requirements and other regulations, as well as store security and report safety violations to the supervisor.
Attend department, store, and safety meetings.
Other duties as assigned.