District Manager - ROS

1001 United Rentals (N A), Inc; Canton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & PromotionalOpport

Additional Vacation

Buy Up Program (US Only)

Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive and welcoming culture

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking a District Manager to lead the management of multiple locations within an assigned geographic area, driving revenue, profitability, market share, and employee satisfaction.

You will partner with regional leadership to plan budgets, oversee district sales initiatives, and coach branch management teams. Responsibilities include aligning with the region finance team on KPI analysis, improving fleet optimization, and ensuring safety programs and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of work experience.
• 7–10 years progressive management experience with P&L responsibility.
• Significant sales and customer service experience.
• Knowledge of equipment rental industry is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish financial goals for all branches within the district with RVP.
• Direct budget planning and implementation at the branch level.
• Coordinate district sales efforts and coach branch managers and outside sales reps.
• Collaborate with region finance to evaluate KPI results and propose corrective actions.
• Improve fleet optimization with Region Fleet Director and participate in auctions and trade packages.
• Monitor market trends, key accounts, and competitive practices with regional teams.
• Ensure safety programs, audits, OSHA compliance, and DOT regulations across the district.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Presentation

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If you would like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As District Manager at United Rentals, you'll be the leader of a major business enterprise. You will be responsible for directing the management of multiple locations within an assigned geographic area dedicated to meeting the equipment rental needs of the construction industry, industrial and commercial companies. You will lead the district towards achieving revenue and profitability goals, growth objectives, market share penetration, operational excellence and employee satisfaction.

What you’ll do:

• In conjunction with the Regional Vice President, establish financial goals for all branches within the district
• Direct the planning and implementation of budgets at the branch level, provide guidance and input to Branch Managers
• Coordinate and oversee district sales efforts and business initiatives, provide coaching and guidance to branch management and Outside Sales Reps
• Partner with region finance team to evaluate and interpret results in all KPI areas, develop recommendations for corrective actions
• Collaborate with Region Fleet Director to improve fleet optimization, participate/provide input on auctions, trade packages, etc.
• Collaborate with Branch Managers and Regional Sales team to evaluate market trends, key accounts/customers, business conditions and competitive practices
• Collaborate with the Region Safety Manager to ensure the support of prescribed safety programs, including audits, safety training, OSHA compliance, and DOT regulations
• Ensure business operations are in accordance with Company Policy and Procedure

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of work experience
• Minimum 7-10 years progressive management experience, with oversight of multiple units with P&L responsibility
• Significant sales and customer service experience
• Knowledge and experience in the equipment rental industry is preferred
• Proficient computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office
• Superior leadership, customer service, presentation, analytical and verbal/written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on negotiating, collaborating and conflict resolution
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

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

Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings

For Canadian benefits, click here 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 rewarding career.

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, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability. Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states, every Canadian province and Puerto Rico.