Launch Your Field Sales Career: ProSales Associate

Herc Rentals Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Herc Rentals is seeking a ProSales Associate in Houston to join its Black and Gold Academy, a year-long, entry-level sales program. You will gain hands-on field experience, learn the full product and service portfolio, and be coached toward a Territory Sales Representative role.

Ideal for recent grads or early career candidates with 0–5 years of sales or customer-facing experience and a drive to build a long-term career in sales at a Fortune 1000 company. Travel within the territory is required.

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.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within assigned territory.
• Interest in a long term sales career with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Herc Rentals' premier Black and Gold Academy, a structured, high impact sales development program.
• Receive training in professional selling skills, account management, territory planning, and customer engagement.
• Learn Herc Rentals' full product and service portfolio, including the wide range of equipment, solutions, and specialty divisions offered.
• Shadow Territory Sales Representatives in the field to observe customer interactions and sales best practices.
• Visit customer job sites with experienced sales leaders to understand project needs and equipment applications.
• Assist with customer outreach, lead generation, and supporting revenue growth within assigned territories.
• Learn core branch operations, including equipment processes, logistics coordination, and customer service functions.
• Gain exposure to specialty segments such as Industrial Services, National Accounts, Entertainment Services, and Energy Services.
• Build a foundational understanding of the equipment rental industry and Herc Rentals' business model.
• Prepare for full time placement into a Territory Sales Representative role upon successful completion of the program.
• Gain visibility with leadership teams and receive coaching toward long term career opportunities including sales management, regional leadership, National Accounts, and other advanced roles

Job description

Herc Rentals is seeking a ProSales Associate in Houston to join its Black and Gold Academy, a year-long, entry-level sales program. You will gain hands-on field experience, learn the full product and service portfolio, and be coached toward a Territory Sales Representative role.

Ideal for recent grads or early career candidates with 0–5 years of sales or customer-facing experience and a drive to build a long-term career in sales at a Fortune 1000 company. Travel within the territory is required.