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Car Rental Officer

Tourism & Hospitality

ANZSCO ID 621912

Summary

Rental Salespersons rent goods and equipment to individuals and businesses.

Employment Pathway

Formal qualifications are not usually required to work as a Rental Salesperson. Some workers have Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications in areas such as business, tourism or hospitality.

Top Skills Required

  • Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
  • Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
  • Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

Key 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 stock, appliances, equipment, vehicles and devices before they are taken out of the facility and on return.
  • Demonstrates the use of equipment.
  • Monitors, organises and catalogues stock.
  • Arranges for any required cleaning and repair work.

Facts about this occupation

7% Growth
59% Full-time Share
$1,220 Avg Pay/Wk
4,400 Workers
35 years Avg Age

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