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Altorfer CAT

Sells, rents and services heavy equipment and power systems

Rental Coordinator

Full-TimeDeadline 8/19/27
$20 - $25/hr
Entry
Naperville, IL, USA
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive

About the job

Requirements
  • Communications skills are essential to success in this position.
  • Understand the usage and applications of all rental equipment and services offered.
  • Have thorough knowledge of common equipment failure problems and how to resolve them.
  • Recognize differences between similar products and the advantages and disadvantages of particular applications.
  • Have working knowledge of construction phases to properly advise on applications.
  • Be able to walk and lift up to 50 pounds as required.
Responsibilities
  • Open the branch for business before operating hours each day.
  • Answer all incoming calls within three rings and complete phone logs consistently.
  • Before closing, complete the day's billings, log and order the next day's deliveries, turn phones over to the answering service, enable the security system, and lock branch doors and gates.
  • Check rental reservations for credit-limit violations daily and obtain credit approvals as required.
  • Check credit applications for accuracy and completeness before forwarding them for processing.
  • Complete rental agreements with the required company, customer, order, rental, delivery, equipment, rate, contact, and protection information.
  • Maintain customer representative endorsements and contract acceptance signatures on rental agreements.
  • Account for all inventory, maintain daily computer accuracy, and document deliveries, pickups, swaps, and non-revenue movements promptly.
  • Learn competitive pricing and tendencies.
  • Charge applicable refueling fees to customers.
  • Complete assigned reports on time, including daily lost-rent reports, substitution logs, and delivery logs; copy the Branch Manager, obtain Sales Representative input, and discuss them daily.
  • Keep equipment specifications and current rental, new, and used equipment prices available at the counter and update the information monthly.
  • Understand and explain the company’s REP policy.
  • Understand and communicate equipment applications and key performance specifications.
  • Keep the counter and showroom floor clean and orderly, and maintain a professional appearance.
  • Make 20 telemarketing calls per week.
  • Complete special assignments or projects from the Branch Manager by the required time.
  • Follow established procedures for communicating with the service department about equipment-related issues.
  • Discuss customer needs and suggest suitable, safe equipment for each application.
  • Work closely with personnel to support customer satisfaction.
  • Promote add-on sales and sell merchandise from the rental store.
  • Provide customers with information about related equipment and services available in the local market.
  • Ask about delivery conditions, including dock heights and narrow streets.
  • Notify customers promptly about delivery delays.
  • Follow up on overdue rental contracts.
  • Open and close work orders for rental technicians.

About the company

Altorfer CAT is an equipment dealer that sells and rents machinery, engines, attachments and power systems for commercial and industrial use. Its product lines include construction and mining equipment, lift trucks, agricultural machinery and generator sets, backed by replacement parts and repair services. The company combines branch-based sales and service with field support, while its power-systems operation designs and produces generator packages for specific customer applications. Its territory covers eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri, northern and central Illinois, and parts of northwest Indiana. Founded in 1957, Altorfer is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cedar Rapids, IA

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Qualifying new parents receive paid leave: Altorfer includes maternal, paternal and adoptive leave within the child's first year.
  • Approved study receives financial support: Altorfer reimburses part of tuition, books and required course fees.
  • Technical training includes paid experience: the Davenport ThinkBIG programme alternates college study with paid dealer internships.

What critics are saying

  • Travel is substantial for rental leadership: the vice-president vacancy requires 35-60% travel, including occasional overnight stays.
  • Vendor-tool experience is required: the Bartonville engineering vacancy requires CAT ET, monitoring software, SIS Web and TMI experience.
  • Training still involves heavy handling: the Davenport internship specifies lifting loads of 75-100 pounds.

What makes Altorfer CAT unique

  • Ownership spans three generations: Altorfer describes its transition to third-generation family ownership.
  • Its dealership extends beyond Caterpillar: Altorfer also lists authorised relationships with Mitsubishi, JLG, FENDT, CLAAS and Trail King.
  • Equipment monitoring supports remote diagnosis: Altorfer advertises connected devices that allow dealer troubleshooting without a site visit.

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