Rental Sales Representative

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions • Birmingham, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rental Sales Representative is responsible for acting as the front line sales agent for the rental of vehicles to the Company's current lease and commercial rental accounts, as well as potential commercial rental customers. This requires the Rental Representative to work cross functionally across Sales, Marketing, Operations and Asset Management while utilizing excellent customer communication skills. We are seeking the best and most promising candidates to provide creativity, agility and superior customer service that will exceed our Customer’s expectation. If you possess a strong work ethic and a burning desire to succeed and grow your career, then we have an opportunity for YOU! You MUST be willing to commit yourself to align with our core values: Trust, Innovation, Expertise, Collaboration and Safety. The ability to embrace and utilize Technology as part of your daily routine is crucial. In addition, YOU are the management and professional representative of the Ryder organization.

Requirements

• H.S. diploma/GED required
• One (1) year or more sales experience required
• DOT Regulated No

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to get both verbal and written communication across that has the desired effect
• Goal oriented, drive for results, assertive, and deal well with ambiguity
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Must have high level of energy and be a self-motivated and self-directed person
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments
• Ability to focus on multiple projects and activities simultaneously
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Demonstrates customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Handle sales and sales process for inbound calls as well as outbound solicitation
• Responsible for executing the business unit's marketing plan
• Maintain current accurate data within the company's marketing database
• Maximize rate opportunities within the market place
• Responsible for generating rental, lease and used vehicle sales leads
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing customer base
• Ability to maximize operational effectiveness by coordinating overall inventory levels to meet customer demand
• Meet overall Ryder market share by successfully executing the sales and marketing initiatives
• Responsible for the overall profitably, operations and asset management of a rental location
• Accountable for coordinating with Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales, and Marketing to ensure customer satisfaction
• Maintain compliance with company, local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies
• Complete understanding of marketplace conditions in order to maximize utilization of the rental fleet
• Drive profitable revenue growth by maintaining and growing customer relationships
• Responsible for overall satisfaction for all internal and external customers
• Reconcile all customer concerns, issues, and disputes in order to maintain the ongoing relationship
• Builds constructive and effective relationships with both internal and external customers
• Maintain composure when addressing stressful situations
• Clearly articulates Ryder's product and service offerings
• On a voluntary basis as well as based on scheduling, the Rental Sales Representative will be required to perform the role of On-Call Representative based on work schedules as determined by Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match
• discounted stock purchase options
• performance-based annual cost of living increases
• Comprehensive training
• professional development
• Regional and local Ryder resources to help guide and support
• Additional day of Paid Time Off for Military Veterans
• comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options
• paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave
• tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED