Rental Salesperson - Entertainment and Function Equipment
621912 · Heavy Next-day readyDescription
Rents entertainment and function equipment such as marquees, mobile refrigeration, linen, kitchen equipment, lighting and party supplies to individuals and businesses.
Typical work tasks
Determines customers' requirements and advises on product range, price, and availability; completes required paperwork and enters rental agreement into the computer system; processes payment; provides any necessary information to the customer; monitors state of equipment and ensures it is functioning and clean; inspects equipment before it is taken out of the facility and on return; demonstrates the use of equipment and arranges for any required cleaning and repair work.
Typical work environment
- Typically works indoors in an office/warehouse environment.
- Work occurs at counters and employees deal directly with the public.
- Frequently work in adequately heated and ventilated spaces, that are warm and inviting to customers.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Typically light but occasionally up to heavy work demand levels.
- Frequently stands but can occasionally sits at desks or benches when dealing with customers.
- Occasionally walks about the work area.
- Lifting and carrying may not be required if purely working in a sales/clerical role. Some roles may specify direct handling of equipment in which case the requirement for lifting will occasionally be in the heavy range.
- Stretching and twisting movements are not typically a significant requirement of a mostly sales/clerical role but can be occasionally required if the job involves direct handling of equipment.
- Bending, squatting or crouching movements are not a significant feature of the job but can be occasionally required if the job involves direct handling of equipment.
- Frequent to constant repetitive hand and finger movements are necessary for operating electronic tills, cash-handling and when operating a computer.
- Use of office hand-held equipment such as pens and calculators will be occasional.
- Mental skills necessary include writing, numerical, analysis, sales and customer service skills.
No formal entry barrier — can start without prior training. Flagged next-day ready.
How this was determined (model-generated): Entertainment/function equipment rental salesperson, Level 5; no formal qualification may be required.
Entry Requirements
An NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5).
For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.