Jobs · Business Development · Virginia

Rental Sales Representative

Burwell Material Handling · Ashland, VA · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

About the role

We’re hiring a Rental Sales Representative to grow our equipment rental business across the general construction market. This is a field-based sales role—not a desk job—where you’ll build relationships with contractors, solve jobsite problems, and drive revenue through smart, customer-first solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage relationships with construction contractors, jobsite foremen, and project managers to grow rental business.
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities for equipment rentals in the general construction sector.
  • Create tailored rental proposals based on jobsite needs and equipment requirements.
  • Work closely with the Rental and Service departments to ensure equipment availability and customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct regular jobsite visits to maintain visibility and strengthen customer relationships.
  • Stay informed on construction project timelines and upcoming opportunities in the region.
  • Attend sales training and industry events to sharpen product knowledge and sales strategies.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of outside sales experience, preferably in rental equipment or construction-related industries.
  • Strong knowledge of construction equipment such as telehandlers, scissor lifts, boom lifts, forklifts, and related tools.
  • Comfortable working in and around active construction sites.
  • Highly motivated and organized, with a track record of hitting sales targets.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; CRM experience a plus.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Skills

  • Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office; CRM experience a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  • Excellent benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and 401K with Company Match.
  • Progressive Paid Time Off and Holidays – starting with 3 weeks PTO in your first year.
  • Paid parental leave for moms and dads.

Schedule

  • Field-based sales role.

Pay

  • Competitive pay based on experience.

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