Outside Sales Rep

United Rentals, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development

Promotional Opportunities

Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

Early Wage Access (US Hourly Only)

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking an Outside Sales Rep in Ottawa to serve as the initial contact for customers and to build lasting relationships. You will use consultative sales skills to understand client needs and convert inquiries into loyal customers.

You will maximize revenue across a defined territory, qualify new accounts, collaborate with divisions for cross-selling, and manage pipeline using CRM tools. A base salary plus commissions reflects performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Three years of sales experience.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of construction or related equipment preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maximize revenue from facilities and construction sites in a defined geographical territory.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers and their subsidiary companies, acting as a single point of contact for such customers.
• Prospect and qualify new accounts from existing accounts, dormant or non-customer accounts, including competitor accounts.
• Collaborate with specialty division representatives to promote cross selling to accounts wherever possible.
• Prepare sales action plans and strategies.
• Develop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Utilize Sales Force.com and other CRM Tools to develop pipeline of opportunities.
• Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Negotiation abilities

Knowledge of construction equipment

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As an Outside Sales Rep at United Rentals, you will be the voice and initial point of contact for our industry leading company. We'll rely on you to use your exceptional sales and consultative skills to understand the needs of interested parties and turn them into loyal customers. You must be ambitious and outgoing, with a love for calling on customers, building relationships and selling our equipment and services.

What you'll do:

• Maximize revenue from facilities and construction sites in a defined geographical territory

• Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers and their subsidiary companies, acting as a single point of contact for such customers

• Prospect and qualify new accounts from existing accounts, dormant or non-customer accounts, including competitor accounts

• Collaborate with specialty division representatives to promote cross selling to accounts wherever possible

• Prepare sales action plans and strategies

• Develop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients

• Utilize Sales Force.com and other CRM Tools to develop pipeline of opportunities

• Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development

• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• Three years of sales experience

• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills

• Strong planning, problem-solving and negotiation abilities

• Knowledge of construction or related equipment preferred

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

This role includes a base salary and monthly commissions based on performance.

A minimum monthly guarantee incentive is provided during the onboarding and learning process.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave

• United Compassion Fund

• Employee Discount Program

• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

• Paid Sick Leave

• An inclusive and welcoming culture

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United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewardingcareer.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

Compensation Range:

$70,000-$110,000 (Base & Commission)