Event Rental Consultant (Inside Sales)
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Herriott's Rents, Tents, & Events is looking for an experienced sales representative to join our team as an Event Rental Consultant. If you are self-driven, outgoing, and detail-oriented, read below! Driver's License and good driving record required.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION:
This position is ultimately responsible for:
guiding clients through the rental process in full
ensuring customer satisfaction
upselling products and services
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Guide and educate clients through the rental process, from initial inquiry to final follow-ups.
Ensure customer satisfaction and understanding of the rental policies and processes.
Ensure proper customer care and ease of rental.
Maintain knowledge of up-to-date industry trends.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Deliver excellent service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Correct customer complaints and concerns into a positive experience
Solidify rapport with current customers to ensure repeat business or referrals
Answer phones pleasantly and cheerfully
Ensure customers are greeted in a warm and welcoming manner
Answer and organize emails for efficiency and clarity
Respond to customers online
Take messages and pass them to the appropriate person and ensure receipt
Gather, assemble, and process quote and order information
Match rental items and services to customer requests
Retrieve customer and order information quickly
Understand and communicate processes and policies effectively to customers
Ensure cleanliness and photo-quality organization of the front desk/showroom
Review credit card and online payments to ensure collection within 15 days of delivery
Assist with the Customer Pickup Door over lunch breaks or periods of busyness
Recommend and make packages for frequently rented items
Suggest new products to meet customer needs
Suggest new business strategies to attract new customers, expand store traffic, and enhance sales
Maintain a steady book of business via organized and consistent client interaction
Create business strategies to attract new customers, expand store traffic, and enhance sales
Know what is always happening on the floor and be willing and able to assist and intervene for relationship improvement and troubleshooting challenges
Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition
Update product information and standard operating procedure documents for continued accuracy
Collaborate with Operations team to ensure complete and successful installations
Metrics:
5-star reviews/referrals
Respond to emails and online requests within 1 hours, answer phones within 2 rings
Take ownership of challenges and questions before escalating using 1:3:1 method
Acknowledge 75% of events booked
Meet or exceed sales projections
Reduce number of errors and omissions of rental agreements
Suggest 2 packages per month
Experience Required:
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
Word processing and/or business software experience
Skilled in the use of operating basic office equipment
Customer service skills
Basic math skills
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Spatial awareness to create detailed floorplans and layouts
Experience Preferred:
Call Center Experience
Events-based Experience
Education Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Education Preferred:
Some college
Degree in marketing, sales, or similar preferred
Certification in event rentals, or a similar field
Type of Employment/Termination: “At-will.” All employees of Broman Resa, LLC are, and remain, “at-will” employees. Either Broman Resa, LLC or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, and for any reason or for no reason.
Introductory Period: All new employees are subject to a 90-day introductory period.