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Counter Sales Representative- Heavy Equipment Rentals

Vaco Recruiter Services, Columbus, IN, United States


Position Overview Vaco has partnered with a heavy equipment rental organizationseeking a

Counter Sales Representative

to support its fast-paced Rental Services operation in Columbus, IN. This is an

inside, customer-facing role

focused on supporting walk-in and call-in customers at the rental counter.

The priority for this role is delivering excellent customer service and using equipment knowledge to help customers rent the right tools efficiently. You’ll work with customers who sometimes know exactly what they need and others who rely on your guidance to make the right decision.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Approximately 5 hours of built-in overtime per week

On-Call Rotation:

Weekend on-call rotation approximately every 5 weeks

What You’ll Do

Serve as the first point of contact for walk-in customers, inbound phone calls, texts, and online rental inquiries

Support customers through the full rental process—from reservation through closeout and billing

Listen to customer needs and recommend appropriate equipment, attachments, and accessories

Coordinate rental logistics including availability, pricing, delivery schedules, and contract completion

Work with a diverse rental fleet, including:

Mini excavators, dozers, loaders, telehandlers

Aerial equipment (boom lifts, scissor lifts)

Forklifts, generators, attachments, bucket sizes, and more

Accurately process rental transactions, including reservations, contracts, invoicing, and payment collection for cash accounts

Follow up on unsigned rental agreements to ensure timely completion

Open new customer accounts and support branch-level growth initiatives

Collaborate closely with:

Other counter sales representatives

Outside sales team members

Dispatch to ensure deliveries are completed on time

Maintain a clean, organized, and professional showroom and personal appearance

Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly branch reporting as assigned

Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment where responsiveness and communication are critical

Qualifications: Required / Strongly Preferred:

Hands-on experience working with equipment in environments such as:

Construction

Farming or agriculture

Quarry, industrial, or similar settings

Comfortable discussing equipment use, specs, and applications

Strong customer service and communication skills

Ability to multitask and stay organized under time-sensitive conditions

Team-oriented mindset with a strong focus on cultural fit

Previous counter sales or inside sales experience is preferred

Ability to use MS Office and other computer systems

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