ProSales Associate (Entry Level Sales)

Herc Rentals; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 35,516 - 50,583; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Herc Rentals seeks a ProSales Associate in Upper Marlboro, MD, ideal for early career professionals eager to grow in sales. This role includes participation in the exclusive Black and Gold Academy, providing structured training and career development aimed at full-time placement in Territory Sales Representative roles. Candidates should have 0-5 years of sales or customer-facing experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for customer relations. Comprehensive benefits and a pay rate of $31.25 per hour are offered.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of sales or relevant customer facing experience.
• Recent graduates or early career candidates encouraged to apply.
• 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’ Black and Gold Academy for sales training.
• Shadow Territory Sales Representatives for field sales exposure.
• Learn core branch operations and customer service functions.
• Prepare for full-time placement as a Territory Sales Representative.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Competitive, self motivated, and goal oriented mindset

Ability to manage time effectively in fast paced environments

Willingness to learn and take feedback

Passion for building customer relationships and driving sales

Flexibility to work in multiple locations

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

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 602 locations and has about 9,600 employees in North America as of December 31, 2025.

Job Purpose

The ProSales Associate role is designed for early career professionals who are eager to build a long term career in sales. ProSales Associates participate in Herc Rentals’ exclusive Black and Gold Academy, an immersive sales training and development program that prepares individuals for possible placement into a Territory Sales Representative role upon completion of the 12 month program. This program provides structured coaching, industry knowledge, hands on field experience, and a defined path toward future advancement in sales and sales leadership.

This role is ideal for driven, competitive, and career focused individuals who want to grow into high impact sales roles within a Fortune 1000 organization.

Black and Gold Academy — Sales Training & Development

• 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.

Field Sales Exposure

• 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.

Operational & Industry Exposure

• 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.

Career Path Preparation

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competitive, self motivated, and goal oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage time effectively in fast paced environments.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and apply feedback.
• Passion for building customer relationships and driving sales results.
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations with openness to relocation opportunities to support career growth.

Req #: 68433

Pay Range: $31.25 per hour (actual salary offered 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).

Benefits

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

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

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

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.