Description
Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.
- • Compute charges for merchandise or services and receive payments.
- • Prepare merchandise for display or for purchase or rental.
- • Recommend and provide advice on a wide variety of products and services.
- • Answer telephones to provide information and receive orders.
- • Greet customers and discuss the type, quality, and quantity of merchandise sought for rental.
- • Keep records of transactions and of the number of customers entering an establishment.
- • Prepare rental forms, obtaining customer signature and other information, such as required licenses.
- • Receive, examine, and tag articles to be altered, cleaned, stored, or repaired.
- • Inspect and adjust rental items to meet needs of customer.
- • Explain rental fees, policies, and procedures.
- • Reserve items for requested times and keep records of items rented.
- • Receive orders for services, such as rentals, repairs, dry cleaning, and storage.
- • Rent items, arrange for provision of services to customers, and accept returns.
- • Provide information about rental items, such as availability, operation, or description.
- • Advise customers on use and care of merchandise.
- • Allocate equipment to participants in sporting events or recreational activities.
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Hospitality, Events & Tourism
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
