EQ Rental Specialist I (M)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position provides inside rental equipment activities ensuring customers’ satisfaction and performing some administrative operational responsibilities,primarily forCompact Construction Equipment (CCE) and Building Construction Products (BCP) rentals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

I.          Customer Service  -  Percent Of Time Spent =  70%+



* Accepts and coordinates customer inquiries, requests (phone, walk-in or mail) for rental equipment and closes rental agreements by interfacing and negotiating with customers.


* Provides rental customers’ price quotes and equipment availability and delivery schedule information.


* Manages or resolves customer’s rental complaints and problems to the best customer satisfaction level possible.


* Daily monitors and coordinates rental equipment hauling schedule to ensure timely equipment delivery and pick-up; and immediately contacts customer with any schedule updates, modifications or delivery problems.


* Serves as a liaison between departments and branches for rental equipment pricing, availability, transportation, and repair.

etc.


* Assists with telephone collection of past due rental payments.

II.        Administrative  -  Percent Of Time Spent =  < 30%

 

            The administrative activities will be mainly in two areas: equipment/inventory and bookkeeping/invoicing.

Individuals in this position must be trained and can perform in each main area, even though, he/she may take a stronger lead in on specific area.

 

 

            A.

Equipment /Inventory



* Ensures rental units are operational by coordinating repairs and maintenance with rental service technicians.                                               


* Approves some equipment service work orders.


* Maintains current and accurate fleet service records for each unit.


* Coordinates daily transportation of rental equipment.


* Maintains current inventory usage records and ensure accurate and timely billing.

            B.

Bookkeeping/Invoicing


* Expedites customer credit applications in a timely manner allowing them to rent equipment.


* Verifies gate logs ensuring equipment is tracked for inventory security.      


* Maintains rental files and contracts (i.e.

rental contracts, certificates of insurance, etc.) and periodically            purges and prepare them for storage.


* Timely process rental equipment related purchase orders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Two year  post-secondary college graduate with a technical or a business administration degree.

Work Experience:

One year working experience in similar customer service-related position.  Basic mechanical and product knowledge is desirable.

Physical:

Must be able to work for long periods while seated.  Must have ability to clearly communicate with customers on the...