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Overview
The work combines customer contact, vehicle availability, rental terms, insurance details, overdue returns, financial transactions and computer-based records.
In job descriptions, look for vehicle handover, booking systems, payment handling, insurance forms, customer questions, sales targets, return checks and rental overdues.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
This role is customer-facing rental work for cars and light vehicles. It covers bookings, rental periods, vehicle handover, payment documents, insurance details and return follow-up.
Skills and specialisations
Useful skills include customer communication, numeracy, computer use, financial transactions, product knowledge, sales targets and handling overdue rentals. Vehicle condition checks may be part of the handover.
Salary context
Salary context depends on branch volume, sales targets, payment responsibility, weekend or shift coverage, customer issue handling and whether the role includes fleet checks or only counter service.
Paths forward
Experience can lead toward senior rental agent, branch coordinator, customer service lead, fleet administration, sales support or operations roles in vehicle rental businesses.
Good to know
Check whether the advert mentions booking systems, driving licence checks, deposits, insurance forms, vehicle inspections, late returns and upselling. These details show the daily workload.
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Alternative labels
rental sales manager in cars and light motor vehicles
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Occupation group
rental service representative in other machinery, equipment and tangible goods (5249.2.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f874980a-e08f-4a58-bc21-2ff3cf472ec5 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 5249.2.1.3 |
| ISCO group | 5249 |
| Concept type | Occupation |