District Manager - ROS

UR Work; Chester (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Career Development Opportunities

Paid Sick Leave

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

Join United Rentals as a District Manager, leading a major business enterprise in the equipment rental industry. You will direct multiple locations to meet rental needs across sectors, emphasizing revenue, profitability, and employee satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include establishing financial goals, directing budgets, and ensuring operational excellence across branches. Strong leadership, customer service experience, and a Bachelor’s degree are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive management experience overseeing multiple units.
• Significant experience in sales and customer service.
• Preferred knowledge in the equipment rental industry.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Establish financial goals for all branches within the district.
• Direct planning and implementation of budgets at the branch level.
• Coordinate sales efforts and provide guidance to branch management.
• Collaborate with finance to evaluate and interpret KPI results.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Sales

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

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 Bulletins

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

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 (http://jobs.unitedrentals.com/creative/culture)

• 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 (https://jobs.unitedrentals.com/about-us/inclusion)

Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings (http://unitedrentalsbenefits.com/)

For Canadian benefits, click here (https://unitedrentalsbenefitscanada.com/)

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.