Power Generation Rental Specialist

About the role

We are hiring a Power Generation Rental Specialist in Chicago, IL. This position involves generating income by renting electric power generation equipment and selling used equipment inventory to various customers.

Responsibilities

• Generate income by renting electric power generation equipment and selling used equipment inventory to commercial, industrial, oil and gas, and seasonal customers.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers.
• Collaborate with customers to provide specific equipment solutions and ensure all equipment deliveries meet rental agreement conditions.
• Maintain and develop customer relationships, aiming to achieve and exceed yearly revenue goals.
• Support regional sales teams with product and application guidance, as well as training when needed.
• Create and execute an annual territory sales plan, manage accounts, and secure agreements.
• Coordinate with the appropriate branch office to prepare sales contracts, documentation, and collections for orders and projects.
• Record daily and weekly activities, quotations, and sales funnel monitoring in the CRM system.
• Quote prices and credit terms, align on agreements, and prepare appropriate paperwork for orders.
• Show excellent customer satisfaction skills and build strong internal and external relationships.
• Show strong PC skills and adapt to changing technology.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines and promoting a safety culture.
• Show a clean driving record and possess a valid driver's license, capable of operating equipment for demonstrations.
• Be willing to travel up to 50% of the time.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems, act decisively, and persist in the face of obstacles.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, in one-on-one or group situations, over the telephone, and via email.
• Able to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Able to multitask and work independently with little supervision.
• Intermediate computer experience with all MS Office products.
• A valid driver license and good driving record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or technical degree or equivalent combination of experience and education preferred.
• Two to five years of power generation experience and sales.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Intermediate computer experience with all MS Office products.
• Ability to operate equipment for demonstrations.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Benefits

Comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Support for parents with a 14-week paid child birth benefit. Future security with a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. Early access to benefits starting after 30 days of employment.