Rental Sales Representative

RYKER; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Paid time off for vacation and illness

Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Rental Sales Representative in Urbana, Illinois. In this role, you will manage vehicle rental sales, cultivate customer relationships, and ensure profitability at the location. Candidates must have at least one year of sales experience and a high school diploma. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• One (1) year or more sales experience required.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound sales processes.
• Drive profitable revenue growth by maintaining customer relationships.
• Ensure profitable operations and asset management of a rental location.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Customer service skills

Goal-oriented and results-driven

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

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 and consumer household needs. This requires the Rental Representative to work cross‑functionally across Sales, Marketing, Operations and Asset Management while utilizing excellent customer communication skills.

Essential Functions

• Sales & Marketing: Handle inbound and outbound sales processes, execute the business unit's marketing plan, maintain accurate marketing data, maximize market rate opportunities, generate rental, lease, and used‑vehicle sales leads, expand relationships with existing customers, coordinate inventory levels, and achieve overall Ryder market share objectives.
• Operations & Asset Management: Ensure profitable operations and asset management of a rental location; coordinate with Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales, and Marketing to satisfy customer needs; maintain compliance with all applicable regulations; understand marketplace conditions to maximize fleet utilization.
• Customer: Drive profitable revenue growth by maintaining and growing customer relationships; ensure overall satisfaction for all internal and external customers; reconcile all customer concerns, issues, and disputes.
• Communication: Build constructive relationships with both internal and external customers; remain composed during stressful situations; clearly articulate Ryder's product and service offerings.

Additional Responsibilities

• On a voluntary basis and as scheduling requires, perform the role of On‑Call Representative per supervisor instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver effective verbal and written communication.
• Goal‑oriented, results‑driven, assertive, and able to handle ambiguity.
• High initiative and self‑motivation.
• High energy, self‑directed, and able to manage multiple assignments with adaptable priorities.
• Capacity to focus on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to excel in a fast‑paced environment.
• Capacity to build professional relationships at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year or more sales experience required.

DOT Regulated

No

Job Category

Sales Support

Compensation Information

Hourly. Minimum pay range: $20.00; Maximum pay range: $22.00.

Benefits Information

For all Full‑time positions only, Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options; paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave; and a tax‑advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

EEO Statement

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or disability status.