Equipment Rental Specialist

Sunbelt Rentals; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Match

Volunteer time off

Short/Long-term disability

Life and Travel insurance

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is hiring an Inside Sales Representative in Morris, IL. You will support telephone and walk-in customers with equipment rentals and serve as the front line for customer contact. The role emphasizes understanding customer needs, negotiating orders, and delivering exceptional service.

You should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Familiarity with construction tools is expected; bilingual skills may help in some locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Familiarity with various types of construction/industrial tools & equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist telephone and walk-in customers with rentals of all types of construction/industrial equipment.
• Understand customer equipment needs, negotiate, and place orders.
• Deliver customer satisfaction with a professional attitude and strong administrative support.

Skills

Previous equipment rental experience

Customer service excellence

Telephone skills

Administrative skills

DOT qualification (preferred)

Spanish or other language support (pre

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s license

Familiarity with construction/industrial tools & equipment

Job description

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.

Job Description Summary

Inside Sales Representative

Are you seeking an entrepreneurial, empowering workplace that allows you to:

• Develop skills for career growth through an outside sales or operational management career track
• Use your inside sales or customer service skills for steady hours & potential overtime
• Work with an incredible team of people to make it happen for customers

Sunbelt Rentals—the fastest growing rental business in North America—is seeking an Inside Sales Representative. The Equipment Rental Specialist is an inside sales role responsible supporting telephone and walk-in customers with rentals of all types of construction/industrial equipment. This position is considered 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 deliver customer satisfaction through a professional attitude at all times.

Education or experience that prepares you for success

• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver’s license required
• Familiarity with various types of construction/industrial tools & equipment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities you may rely on

• Previous equipment rental industry experience
• Strong customer service & telephone skills
• Solid computer and administrative skills
• Successful completion of the DOT Qualification process preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish or other) may be preferred in some locations

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. The above description is not a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with applicable laws.

Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected class.

Related experience may include

• 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

Base Pay Range: $23.52 - 27.93. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees.

This package includes

• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Match
• Volunteer time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Length of Service Awards

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date.

Paid Time Off

• 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day

Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.

A leader in the equipment rental industry, Sunbelt Rentals is constantly advancing the idea of how a company can best serve its customers, communities and the planet. With over 1,000 locations across North America and an expansive portfolio of products and services, we deliver solutions to support any job.

Sunbelt’s extensive fleet exceeds and includes general construction equipment, industrial tools, pumps, power & HVAC, trench shoring, scaffolding, remediation & restoration equipment, and more.

At Sunbelt Rentals, we place enormous value on the welfare and commitment of our employees as well as the superior level of service they provide for our customers.

All our employees benefit from extensive on-the-job training, which is amongst the best in the industry.

Our advancement opportunities are why many of our staff remain with us throughout their careers.

Sunbelt Rentals means diversity, teamwork, recognition for exceptional performance, and room to grow!

We are proud to offer the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan - US RRS Plan – CAN Paid Parental Leave Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement And many more Designed to serve distinct customer segments requiring a high level of technical expertise, Sunbelt Rentals offer a highly diversified product mix, as well as trained experts.

Climate Control Services Industrial Services Tools & Equipment Oil & Gas Services Power & HVAC Services Pile Driving Services Pump Solutions Scaffold Services Remediation and Restoration