Rental Sales Associate

Gregory Poole; Hope Mills (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in Hope Mills, NC is seeking a Rental Sales Representative who will generate rental revenue by identifying customer needs, promoting rental equipment solutions, and closing rental agreements, with frequent travel to customer sites.

You will build relationships, coordinate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, manage accounts, and support with product information, while handling after-hours on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; technical/business college degree preferred.
• 1–3+ years in the rental sales business.
• Daily commuting to customer locations; ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drive rental sales and business development by identifying, qualifying, and closing rental opportunities; conduct site visits, cold calls, and follow-ups to generate new and repeat business.
• Manage customer relationships and account growth; develop new accounts and maintain strong relationships with existing customers; respond to inbound leads.
• Maintain sales records and coordinate with operations; ensure timely follow-ups and on-call support as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Technical/business college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Primary Function

The Rental Sales Representative is responsible for generating rental revenue by identifying customer needs, promoting rental equipment solutions, and closing rental agreements. This role involves frequent travel to customer sites, building relationships, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Essential Duties

Drive Rental Sales and Business Development

• Identify, qualify, and close rental opportunities through customer engagement and prospecting
• Conduct site visits, cold calls, and follow-ups to generate new and repeat business
• Develop new accounts and maintain strong relationships with existing customers
• Respond to and follow up on inbound leads from internal and external sources
• Support customers with product information, applications, and basic operator guidance
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation to support customer needs

Manage Customer Relationships and Account Growth

• Identify, qualify, and close rental opportunities through customer engagement and prospecting
• Conduct site visits, cold calls, and follow-ups to generate new and repeat business
• Develop new accounts and maintain strong relationships with existing customers
• Respond to and follow up on inbound leads from internal and external sources
• Support customers with product information, applications, and basic operator guidance
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation to support customer needs

Maintain Sales Records and Operational Coordination

• Identify, qualify, and close rental opportunities through customer engagement and prospecting
• Conduct site visits, cold calls, and follow-ups to generate new and repeat business
• Develop new accounts and maintain strong relationships with existing customers
• Respond to and follow up on inbound leads from internal and external sources
• Support customers with product information, applications, and basic operator guidance
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation to support customer needs

Minimum Requirements

Education

High school graduate, Technical/business college degree preferred.

Work Experience

• 1-3+ years in the rental sales business.

Physical

• Position requires daily commuting to customer locations.
• Ability to drive/sit/stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Other

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write reports and correspond professionally.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Basic mechanical/electrical knowledge of rental equipment is a plus.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.