Sales Representative

RAKA Rentals is expanding its footprint in the Midwest Region and we’re looking for top talent to grow and serve our customer base.  At RAKA Rentals, we believe that authentic relationships are the driving force of our success…we value the relationship over the transaction.  This personalized approach gives us an opportunity to serve the local communities that we live and operate in by providing tailored equipment rental solutions. 

RAKA Rentals is looking for a results-driven Outside Sales Representative to join our team.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing equipment rental team.  You’ll be responsible for achieving maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within an assigned territory by creating relationships with those who build our communities.  The product focus is aerial and general construction equipment.   You’ll present, promote and sell to existing and prospective customers to achieve sales targets.  You’ll get internal support for financing, service, parts and maintenance to provide a full solution to your clients.  The successful applicant will be provided a company vehicle.  If you have a passion for the construction equipment industry and the drive to sell, this may be the ideal opportunity for you! We are looking for an individual who has the drive and ambition to capitalize on the opportunity of joining an organization in growth mode.   

If you have any questions prior to applying, please reach out to our Recruiting team at recruiting@rakagrp.com or 402-891-7555. 

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES: 

• Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for the organization’s products/services. 
• Promote RAKA's products and related services by establishing, nurturing and maintaining relationships with current customers and prospective customers in an assigned territory 
• Make telephone calls, other forms of digital touch-points, and in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers. 
• Research sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential. 
• Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers. 
• Coordinate sales effort with marketing, sales management, accounting, logistics and technical service groups. 
• Analyze the territory/market’s potential and pre-qualifies value of existing and prospective customers to the organization. 
• Plan and organize personal sales strategy by maximizing the Return on Time Investment for the territory/segment. 
• Keep abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising and promotional trends through the reading of pertinent literature and consulting with marketing and technical service areas. 

BENEFITS: 

• Medical (and FSA/HSA plans), Dental, Vision Insurances 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays 
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance 
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing 
• Tuition Reimbursement and In-house Training Dept. 
• Paid Military Leave 
• Short and Long-Term Disability 
• Safety Glasses and Boot Program 

ABOUT RAKA RENTALS: 

The RAKA Rentals business model was forged to serve the growth in our local communities.  We begin with a customer experience that values the partnership over the transaction. Our personalized approach to developing relationships allows RAKA Rentals to provide tailored equipment rental solutions to those who strengthen our communities.  

RAKA Rentals is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. RAKA Rentals shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 

* The job duties listed in this job posting do not constitute a complete and exclusive list.  RAKA further reserves the right to modify job duties, at any time and in its sole discretion, to meet the needs of the Company.