Early-Career Sales Associate — Black & Gold Academy

Herc Rentals; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Herc Rentals invites energetic early career professionals to join the ProSales Associate program in Sanford, FL. You will enter the Black and Gold Academy for structured sales development, learn the full product portfolio, and gain field exposure through shadowing experienced Territory Sales Representatives.

Upon completion of the 12‑month program, there is a defined path toward a Territory Sales Representative role, with opportunities across National, Industrial, and Entertainment services.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of sales experience or relevant customer facing experience.
• Recent graduates or early career candidates encouraged to apply.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Herc Rentals’ Black and Gold Academy, a structured sales development program.
• Learn professional selling skills, account management, territory planning, and customer engagement.
• Shadow Territory Sales Representatives and visit customer job sites to understand project needs.
• Assist with customer outreach, lead generation, and supporting revenue growth within territories.
• Learn core branch operations and gain exposure to specialty segments within HC.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Competitive mindset

Time management

Willingness to learn

Customer relationships

Relocation openness

Lifting 50 lbs

Indoor/outdoor work

Stamina for repetitive tasks

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Herc Rentals invites energetic early career professionals to join the ProSales Associate program in Sanford, FL. You will enter the Black and Gold Academy for structured sales development, learn the full product portfolio, and gain field exposure through shadowing experienced Territory Sales Representatives.

Upon completion of the 12‑month program, there is a defined path toward a Territory Sales Representative role, with opportunities across National, Industrial, and Entertainment services.