Description

Aabergs Rental, Tacoma Wa, Outside Sales Representative

Aaberg's Rental has proudly served the Tacoma area since 1965, providing quality equipment rentals and outstanding customer service to contractors, businesses, and homeowners throughout the South Sound. We are seeking a motivated, energetic, and customer-focused Outside Sales Representative to help grow our customer base and strengthen relationships with existing clients.

Position Summary
The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for developing new business opportunities, maintaining customer relationships, and promoting Aaberg's Rental's equipment rental solutions. This role combines sales, customer service, marketing support, and operational assistance to help drive company growth and customer satisfaction.

• Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Perform cold calls, customer visits, and follow-up on sales leads.
• Organize and schedule sales calls and customer outreach activities.
• Prepare and maintain call reports, sales records, and sales activity documentation.
• Prepare sales reports and provide updates to management.
• Recommend equipment purchases and fleet replacement needs to the Sales Manager based on customer demand and market trends.
• Coordinate equipment reservations and availability with rental counter personnel.
• Assist customers by explaining equipment features, applications, and safe operating procedures.
• Support rental counter operations during peak periods as needed.
• Assist with equipment deliveries and pickups when necessary.
• Prepare sales materials, promotional items, and customer presentations.
• Assist in the creation and review of catalogs, flyers, direct mail campaigns, and other marketing materials.
• Conduct customer surveys and assist with special marketing projects.
• Support the Sales Manager with advertising design, placement, and promotional initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous sales experience preferred, ideally in equipment rental, construction, industrial, or related industries.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable making cold calls and prospecting for new business.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, google drive and customer management software.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to learn equipment applications and communicate solutions to customers.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and assist with equipment handling when needed.