Sales Trainee — Black & Gold Academy Path

Herc Rentals; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military leave

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance discounts

Job summary

Herc Rentals invites driven recent graduates to join the ProSales Associate program in Seattle. Train in professional selling, account management, and territory planning while shadowing experienced reps in the field and visiting customer job sites.

The 12-month academy leads to a Territory Sales Representative role, with opportunities across Industrial Services, National Accounts, and more. Strong career focus and relocation flexibility are valued.

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 equipment, solutions, and specialty divisions.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Competitive mindset

Time management

Willingness to learn

Customer relationships

Relocation flexibility

Education

Associate degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Herc Rentals invites driven recent graduates to join the ProSales Associate program in Seattle. Train in professional selling, account management, and territory planning while shadowing experienced reps in the field and visiting customer job sites.

The 12-month academy leads to a Territory Sales Representative role, with opportunities across Industrial Services, National Accounts, and more. Strong career focus and relocation flexibility are valued.