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Job description:

Company operating name: UNITED RENTALS CANADA INC.

Industry: Industrial Equipment

Description of Company:

United Rentals Canada operates in all ten Canadian provinces and just like its mother company, United Rentals, Inc. in the United States of America, United Rentals Canada operates through both the construction/industrial equipment segment and the specialty products segment. United Rentals Canada’s construction and industrial equipment segment includes homeowner equipment and tool rentals as well as aerial equipment, including North America’s largest rental fleet of aerial work platforms. Under the specialty products segment (Trench Safety, Power and HVAC, Tools, Pump Solutions) United Rentals offers specialty equipment rentals and related training services for underground construction, temporary power, climate control, jobsite tool rentals and management, and pump equipment. Customers of these specialized services and tools typically include infrastructure contractors, industrial companies, municipalities, and the military.

United Rentals services a diverse customer base including construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, government agencies and independent contractors. Most of United Rentals’ customers fall into three categories: approximately 50% are non-construction companies, such as industrial companies; 46% are non-residential construction companies; and 4% are residential construction companies. United Rentals Canada provides every customer with access to the best people, equipment, and solutions in the industry.

Business Address: 1801 Riverside Dr, Timmins, ON P4R 0A5

Title of position: Inside Sales Representative

Terms of employment: Full-time and permanent. 

• 40 hours per week

Number of positions available: 1

Job description 

Reporting to the Branch Manager or Operations Manager and partnering with Outside Sales, the Inside Sales Representative plays a key role in implementing the branch’s business plan by meeting the needs of a diverse customer base. The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for a variety of branch functions, including customer relations, in-branch equipment rentals and merchandise sales, and equipment presentation. The Inside Sales Representative’s primary responsibility is to proactively increase revenue for the branch by providing exceptional customer service, renting equipment, selling merchandise and advising the manager of product and service needs.

Job Duties

• Process rental quotations, reservations and contracts in complete compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Establish new rental and sales accounts by serving walk-in and call-in customers.
• Negotiate prices on equipment rentals and contractor supplies in accordance with pricing policies and procedures.
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or services.
• Accurate use of United Rentals computer system for reservations, quotes, rental / sales.
• Contracts and Phone Log.
• Educate customers about proper equipment use and technical troubleshooting.
• Check out and demonstrate equipment for customers as needed.
• Assist customers with the loading and unloading of equipment as needed.
• Coordinate and track daily equipment pickups and returns with the branch dispatcher.
• Generate leads for new business and communicate leads with Outside Sales Representatives.
• Warm calling of lost and/or dormant accounts to retain business.
• Dispatching delivery trucks and managing customer expectations regarding delivery.
• Maintain a clean and presentable showroom, sufficiently stocked with merchandise that is properly priced.
• Coordinate with all inside and outside branch staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in sales, leasing or rental of industrial equipment relating to construction and mining. Experience in safety application measures and inspection procedures relating to industrial equipment
• At least 2 years of experience in the application of safety adherence inspection of heavy-duty equipment, with at least 1 year being related to safety experience in the construction and mining sector
• Strong familiarity with heavy duty equipment and related maintenance needs
• Strong communication and presentation skills are essential
• Solid computer skills and knowledge of most current business software
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Independent worker and self-starter with strong self-imposed structure
• Multi-tasking and Organizational Skills
• Knowledge of Construction Equipment
• Strong sense of urgency and typing skills

Wage/Salary: Salary Range: $34.07/per hour

Benefits: The candidate will be eligible to participate in United Rentals comprehensive benefits package.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

• Location of Work: 1801 Riverside Dr, Timmins, ON P4R 0A5

Language of Work: English

How to Apply (Contact):

Interested parties should send their application, including contact information, to Monica Rodriguez, Director, Workplace Community and Inclusion Employment Counsel 

• By email: rodriguez1@ur.com
• By phone: 203.642.9805