Assistant Branch Manager

Herc Rentals Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Military leave & support

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Herc Rentals Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to oversee branch operations and drive profitability. The role emphasizes P&L oversight, operational reviews, and maintaining strong customer relationships while ensuring staff performance and safety standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in business or related field and the ability to travel as needed. The candidate will manage fleet, staff training, and regulatory compliance to support branch growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Willingness to travel as part of the role.
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Profit and loss reporting, budgetary planning, operational reviews
• Operational reviews and processes
• Developing and maintaining relationships with customers
• Employee relations and maintaining appropriate staffing levels
• Fleet management
• Developing, implementing and training staff on safety plans
• Maintain Federal compliance with OSHA regulations and DOT standards
• Conduct Audits

Skills

Team player

Travel ability

Customer orientation

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Staff training

Decision making

Computer competence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Assistant Branch Manager

Chicago, IL, USA, 60609

Employment Status: Full-time

Posting Start Date: 9/29/26

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

Job Purpose

Assists with management of branch to ensure equipment rental and sales services are executed in the most effective manner with high quality standards, identifies area of maintaining and improving its competitive position as well as the profitability of location.

What you will do...

• Profit and loss reporting, budgetary planning, operational reviews
• Operational reviews and processes
• Developing and maintaining relationships with customers
• Employee relations and maintaining appropriate staffing levels
• Fleet management
• Developing, implementing and training staff on safety plans
• Maintain Federal compliance with OSHA regulations and DOT standards
• Conduct Audits

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related industry/field preferred

Skills

• A strong team player, experience with high performance teams
• Ability to travel.
• Commitment to company values
• Computer competence.
• Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills
• Employee training and development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good judgment and strong decision
• Strong customer orientation

Req #: 70297

Pay Range: $65,000.00 -$70,000.00 plus profit share

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

Healthy Pregnancy Program

Tobacco Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.