Sales Development Program Sales Associate - Fluid Solutions

1010 United Rentals, Inc.; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Oppt.

Additional Vacation

Buy Up Program

Early Wage Access through Payactiv

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. is launching a structured Sales Development Program for a Sales Associate on our Fluid Solutions team in Cottage Grove, MN.

You will start at a local branch, shadowing sales and operations to understand the full equipment rental lifecycle, and participate in a digital onboarding class with peers across North America. You will learn our sales methodologies, lead high-level conversations, and progress through achievement levels toward an Outside Sales Representative role, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in a customer-facing sales role preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Begin training at a local branch, shadowing sales and operations to learn the full rental lifecycle.
• Engage in outbound sales campaigns and develop strategies for accounts.
• Lead price negotiations, rental requests, and service contracts with customers.
• Use sales tools including CRM, inventory systems, and mobile apps to manage accounts.
• Support team activities and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Skills

Customer-facing sales

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM

Inventory management platforms

Mobile apps

Job description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a Sales Associate on our Fluid Solutions team, you’ll embark on a structured training path designed to prepare you for a future role as an Outside Sales Representative. You’ll work alongside industry experts who are eager to help you gain hands‑on experience with our technical products while developing the relationship‑building skills that drive customer success.

What you’ll do:

Begin your training at a local branch, shadowing both sales and operational roles to gain an inside‑out understanding of the full equipment‑rental lifecycle. Join your peers across North America for a digital onboarding class, designed to sharpen your sales technique for success in our industry while providing a collaborative training environment that helps you build and leverage a strong internal support network. Progress through a series of outbound sales campaigns that provide exposure to different construction verticals, varying customer spend levels, general vs specialty equipment rentals, and both new and existing customer segments. Master key United Rentals sales tools, including our CRM, inventory management platforms, customer portal, and mobile applications. Lead high‑level sales conversations involving price negotiations, multi‑piece rental requests, government and educational collective agreements, equipment service contracts, the sale of used equipment at the end of its rental life, and much more. Learn proven sales methodologies to deliver solutions for our customers and drive revenue growth. Participate in local team initiatives such as daily safety huddles, customer appreciation events, equipment yard sale events, customer entertainment outings, charity drives, and 1UR internal team‑building workshops. Track your Sales Development progress through multiple achievement levels, with access to real‑time sales performance metrics and weekly peer‑ranked competitions. Receive daily feedback from corporate and local leadership meetings, call coaching sessions, and ride‑alongs to local jobsites. You will drive engagement during these meetings by developing sales strategies for your accounts and creating realistic timelines to achieve your goals. The average Sales Associate spends 4‑6 months in the Sales Development Program (SDP) before promotion to an Outside Sales Representative (OSR), with the timeline dependent on market conditions and individual performance.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Experience in a customer‑facing sales role preferred
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Proficient computer and mobile phone/tablet skills
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Training:

must live within reasonable driving distance of assigned branch and report on‑site M‑F

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, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

Compensation Range: $30.45 - $43.85

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.