Sales Trainee - Black & Gold Academy (Entry Level)

Herc Rentals; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Herc Rentals is seeking an entry-level ProSales Associate in Jersey City, NJ, to join the Black and Gold Academy. This 12-month program trains you in professional selling, account management, and territory planning, with exposure to field sales and real customer interactions.

Ideal candidates have 0–5 years in sales or related roles, with a degree preferred. Role offers on-site work with relocation opportunities within a Fortune 1000 environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in Herc Rentals' Black and Gold Academy, a structured sales development program.
• Receive training in professional selling skills, account management, territory planning, and customer engagement.
• Shadow Territory Sales Representatives in the field and visit customer job sites.
• Assist with customer outreach, lead generation, and supporting revenue growth within assigned territories.
• Learn core branch operations and gain exposure to specialty segments such as Industrial Services and National Accounts.
• Prepare for full-time placement into a Territory Sales Representative role after program completion.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Sales mindset

Time management

Relocation flexibility

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Herc Rentals is seeking an entry-level ProSales Associate in Jersey City, NJ, to join the Black and Gold Academy. This 12-month program trains you in professional selling, account management, and territory planning, with exposure to field sales and real customer interactions.

Ideal candidates have 0–5 years in sales or related roles, with a degree preferred. Role offers on-site work with relocation opportunities within a Fortune 1000 environment.