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PEAK Event Services
Event Rental Consultant
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What they do
A Rental Clerk staffs the counter at a rental business and handles requests for equipment rentals, car rentals or rental services. Assists customers with equipment, manages payments and paperwork for transactions and provides customer service.
$36,577 / year median in New York
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Apply Description About Us From weddings and celebrations to corporate gatherings and major sporting productions, our team works behind the scenes to bring events to life. We take pride in delivering exceptional experiences, embracing creativity, and making every event run seamlessly. We believe extraordinary events start with extraordinary people. If you take pride in your work, enjoy collaborating with a supportive team, and want to be part of something bigger, you'll feel at home here. About the Job The Event Rental Consultant is responsible for all sales activities from initiation through close. This role is a vital part of our Sales team and is tasked with answering a high volume of calls in our call center, data entry, troubleshooting inventory questions, and meeting with clients in our showroom. This position works collaboratively with other sales consultants as well as various Departments to achieve customer satisfaction, strengthen customer relationships, generate revenue and achieve long-term account management goals that are in line with company vision and values. This opportunity is in our Saugerties, NY location. Must be able to work two Saturdays in office per month. Must also be willing to assist in covering on-call once every 24 weeks (Wednesday-Wednesday). On-call pay is an additional $600 for regular weeks and $750 for holiday weeks What You'll Do Hospitability answer a high volume of phone calls to assist in creating customer orders Expertly assist customers with event order design, any order changes and product questions Diligently handle $1-2.5M+ in revenue annually Proactively maintain and expand strategic house accounts Consult with clients to determine event details and rental needs Identify and manage target client prospects while following up on leads Prepare all customer quotes and follow up within 48 hours Prepare and enter customer orders and production schedules/timelines, verify entered orders for accuracy, complete all revisions/additions Participate and share experiences in weekly sales meetings Conduct showroom appointments and assist with showroom visitors Problem solve and troubleshoot rental inventory issues Educate customers about all rental items Assist in event installation as needed Understand and respect the confidentiality of client and company information Establish yourself as a trustworthy member of the sales team Attend at least two industry networking events per quarter and build relationships for the future business of the company Requirements What You Bring Required 1-3 years of hospitality experience with a event rental company, caterer, food service provider, event planner, venue, or hotel Proficient with computers (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) Positive attitude and professional demeanor The desire to help fellow teammates grow and proudly serve our Clients Nice to Have Sales experience and hospitality degree is a plus What Makes Us Special Compensation and Benefits $29-$31 per hour + detailed incentive plan Paid time off and company holidays Comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Company-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Telehealth and Wellness programs Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Employee Assistance Program 401(k) with employer matching Our Culture & Work A team that has your back: We work across sales, warehouse, logistics, and operations to make every event successful. When challenges come up, our teams step in and support each other.