Assistant Branch Manager

Herc Rentals; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Herc Rentals is seeking a branch operations leader to manage daily rental and sales services, uphold high quality standards, and strengthen the location's competitive position and profitability. You will be responsible for P&L reporting, budgeting, staffing, fleet management, safety program development and training, and ensuring OSHA and DOT compliance across the team.

The role emphasizes building lasting customer relationships, performing audits, and leading a high‑performing staff to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Experience with high performance teams and strong communication.
• Ability to travel.
• Developing and training staff on safety plans.
• Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills.

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

Company values

Computer skills

Negotiation

Staff training

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Customer orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal

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 #: 70734

Pay Range: tbd

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.