Rental / Inside Sales Specialist

Sanco Equipment; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

No weekends

Clothing and safety eyewear allowance

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sanco Equipment in Minnesota is seeking a motivated Rental & Inside Sales Specialist to drive rental growth, support equipment sales, and keep our rental fleet ready to perform.

In this role you’ll blend customer service, sales, and hands-on equipment operations, building lasting relationships, solving problems, and delivering equipment solutions while maintaining fleet cleanliness and readiness for rent.

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment, rental, construction, agriculture, or related field preferred.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working both at a desk and around equipment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and business software preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Check equipment in/out, document condition, hours, and completeness.
• Prepare equipment for next rental by cleaning, staging, and coordinating maintenance.
• Manage rental contracts, billing, extensions, and customer documentation.
• Track fleet availability, maintenance schedules, and equipment readiness.
• Identify and document equipment damage, wear, or missing items.
• Work closely with service personnel to minimize fleet downtime.
• Assist customers with rental and equipment inquiries by phone, email, and in person; generate quotes and follow up on sales opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rental & Inside Sales Specialist

Location: Mankato
Job Type: Full-Time

Join a Team That Keeps Equipment Moving

Sanco Equipment is looking for a motivated, customer-focused Rental & Inside Sales Specialist to help drive rental growth, support equipment sales, and ensure our rental fleet is always ready to perform.

This is a dynamic role that combines customer service, sales, and hands-on equipment operations. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems, working with equipment, and contributing to a fast-paced team environment, this could be a great fit.

As a key member of our team, you’ll help customers find the right equipment solutions while ensuring our rental fleet remains clean, maintained, and ready to rent.

What You’ll Do

Rental Operations

• Check equipment in and out, documenting condition, hours, and completeness
• Prepare equipment for the next rental by cleaning, staging, and coordinating maintenance
• Manage rental contracts, billing, extensions, and customer documentation
• Track fleet availability, maintenance schedules, and equipment readiness
• Identify and document equipment damage, wear, or missing items
• Work closely with service personnel to minimize fleet downtime

Equipment Sales & Customer Support

• Assist customers with rental and equipment inquiries by phone, email, and in person
• Generate quotes and follow up on sales opportunities
• Sell attachments, trailers, compact tractors, mowers, and UTVs
• Build relationships with customers and help identify equipment solutions
• Support cross-selling opportunities between sales, rental, parts, and service

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in equipment, rental, construction, agriculture, industrial sales, or a related field preferred
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working both at a desk and around equipment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and business software preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Why Sanco Equipment?

At Sanco Equipment, we believe great people are the foundation of our success. We invest in our employees and provide opportunities to grow alongside a company that continues to expand across the region.

What We Offer

• $3,000 sign on bonus!
• No Weekends
• Clothing, Boot and Safetyeyewear allowance
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off

About Sanco Equipment

Sanco Equipment is a leading equipment dealer serving construction, landscaping, agriculture, municipal, and industrial customers throughout Minnesota and Iowa. We provide equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service backed by a commitment to exceptional customer support.

If you’re looking for a career where every day is different and your efforts directly impact customer success, we’d love to hear from you.