Equipment Rental Specialist

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in Nanaimo is looking for an Equipment Rental Specialist. This inside sales position involves supporting customers with rentals of various construction and industrial equipment. You will handle customer inquiries, negotiate orders, and must have strong administrative skills. Join a team that values its employees and offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits program

RRSP matching program

Paid vacation and sick days

Safety boots reimbursement ($250/year)

Qualifications

• Familiarity with various types of construction/industrial tools & equipment.
• Previous equipment rental industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with rentals of construction/industrial equipment.
• Understand customer equipment needs and place orders.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone skills

Administrative skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Construction/industrial tools

Job description

Join Our Team!

Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on‑the‑job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Sunbelt Rentals – the fastest growing rental business in Canada – is seeking an Equipment Rental Specialist – You! The Equipment Rental Specialist is in an inside sales role, responsible for supporting telephone and walk‑in customers with rentals of all types of construction/industrial equipment. This position is the Company’s front line of contact with the customer, whose purpose is to understand customer equipment needs, negotiate and place orders. The role also requires strong administrative skills and an ability to always deliver customer satisfaction through a professional attitude. Our double‑digit growth and internal promotion rate mean we are constantly looking to add top performers to our team.

Education or experience that prepares you for success:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Familiarity with various types of construction/industrial tools & equipment

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities you may rely on:

• Previous equipment rental industry experience
• Knowledge about parts and equipment
• Strong customer service & telephone skills
• Solid computer and administrative skills

We Take Care of Our People – join our team now, you will be able to

• Enjoy competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program
• RRSP matching program
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Prescription coverage, dental care, vision care, short & long‑term disability coverage
• Safety boots reimbursement ($250/year)
• Develop new skills for a career track in service of operation management
• We promote from within, you can explore your career and get prepared for various roles
• Opportunity to become an operational/service manager and/or advance into branch leadership
• Experience high employee fulfillment with our support and empowerment
• Work with an incredible team of people in a safety‑driven culture

The physical demands of this role

Require bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors/outdoors when required by the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to comply with applicable laws.

If you have done any of the following roles, we’d love to hear from you:

• Account Manager, Rental Sales, Parts Sales, Service Manager, Customer Service Representative, Construction Manager, Tools Manager, Counter Sales Representative, Equipment Associate, Manager Trainee, Manager in Training, Skilled Craftsman, Brand Ambassador

Although we appreciate all who apply we will contact only those candidates who meet our requirements.

Sunbelt Rentals requires applicants to undergo a background verification process prior to commencing employment with the company. Employment with Sunbelt Rentals is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre‑employment background check.

Sunbelt Rentals a proud supporter of military families and an equal opportunity employer – women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, and visible minorities are welcome to apply.

Gear up for an exciting career!

Base Pay Range

22.89 – 27.17

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Please visit www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt Rentals offers generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, wellbeing, and a retirement plan with employer matching contributions in accordance with Sunbelt’s plans, policies, and applicable agreements (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement).

Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.