Rental Salespersons

Rental Salespersons rent goods and equipment to individuals and businesses.

What the job involves

  • Determines customers' requirements and advises on product range, price, and availability
  • Completes required paperwork and enters rental agreement into the computer system
  • Processes payment
  • Provides any necessary information to the customer
  • Monitors state of equipment and ensures it is functioning and clean
  • Inspects stock, appliances, equipment, vehicles and devices before they are taken out of the facility and on return
  • Demonstrates the use of equipment
  • Monitors, organises and catalogues stock
  • Arranges for any required cleaning and repair work

Key values of workers in Rental Salespersons

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Rental Salespersons

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.