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Construction Equipment Dealer
QUESTION:What are jobs of the construction equipment dealer ?
ANSWER: Construction equipment dealers sell or rent trucks, cranes, bulldozers, cement mixers, pile drivers, and other equipment to the contractors of construction jobs. They help contractors find the right machines for the job as well as help manufacturers sell their machines. Dealers must be very familiar with the different machines and methods of construction.
Some dealers may specialize in a particular brand or type of equipment, such as road-building machinery. Others may handle the products of several companies and sell whole ranges of equipment, including hand tools, air compressors, power lifts, and asphalt rollers. Most dealers have some form of service department.
Many dealers are independent and have their own sales agencies or dealerships. Dealers usually have a franchise agreement with one or more manufacturers. In a franchise agreement, the dealers own the equipment, the building, and the surrounding property, all of which are supplied by the manufacturer. This is a considerable financial investment, so dealers must be capable salespeople as well as good business managers. They manage the company's finances, including inventory, overhead, and advertising or marketing. Dealers also must manage a team of salespeople to sell and rent the equipment.
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