Senior Sales and Operations Coordinator US

Herc Rentals Inc.; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 298,000 - 425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Herc Rentals is seeking a Senior Sales and Operations Coordinator in Melrose Park to be the first face customers meet in the branch and to support sales and operations with energy and initiative.

You will learn to manage a portfolio of customers, coordinate equipment delivery and pickup, optimize driver routing, and support branch teammates while becoming a local expert on pricing practices and Salesforce workflows.

Qualifications

• High school or GED required, College Degree preferred
• 2-4 years of relatable experience
• Must be fluent in Rental Man
• Fluent with On the Go use
• Proficient in DOT Regulations and load securement guidelines
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Proactively answer and resolve customer questions
• Schedule delivery and pick up of equipment and become a trusted partner to the drivers and delivery vendors
• Optimize routing of drivers by being a DOT Regulations expert
• Aid and support the other coordinators at the branch
• Be a trusted partner to the territory sales representatives
• Manage a portfolio of customers
• Maximize revenue through superior customer service on all existing orders
• Finalize sales for both inbound and outbound calls
• Provide customers with expert advice on the selection, operation and maintenance of all the various types of equipment
• Generate, process, analyze and review the daily business reports
• Support all team members
• Build fluency with Fleet, Procurement, and daily dashboard and branch manager checklists
• Act as local expert on Optimus and pricing practices
• Assist others with Salesforce.com
• Continue to open accounts and prescreen customers using eApply

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Planning

Personal Organization

Decision Making

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree preferred

Tools

DOT Regulations

Load securement guidelines

Salesforce.com

eApply

Optimus pricing

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Sales and Operations Coordinator US (72148)

Requisition ID72148-Posted10/15/2026-IL Melrose Park

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 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

Job Purpose

The Senior Sales and Operations Coordinator is the first person you see when you walk into a Herc Rentals branch or dial a Herc Rentals phone number. The ideal person for this role is energetic, eager to help, and hungry to learn and grow their career.

In this role you will learn to...

• Take initiative and work autonomously
• Manage a profit and loss statement
• Effectively grow a diverse portfolio of customers
• Manage a fleet inventory mix
• Become a safety expert
• Be an expert in the equipment rental industry
• Be promoted and grow your career!

What you will do...

• Proactively answer and resolve customer questions
• Schedule delivery and pick up of equipment and become a trusted partner to the drivers and delivery vendors
• Optimize routing of drivers by being a DOT Regulations expert
• Aid and support the other coordinators at the branch
• Be a trusted partner to the territory sales representatives
• Manage a portfolio of customers
• Maximize revenue through superior customer service on all existing orders
• Finalize sales for both inbound and outbound calls
• Provide customers with expert advice on the selection, operation and maintenance of all the various types of equipment
• Generate, process, analyze and review the daily business reports
• Support all team members
• Build fluency with Fleet, Procurement, and daily dashboard and branch manager checklists
• Act as local expert on Optimus and pricing practices
• Assist others with Salesforce.com
• Continue to open accounts and prescreen customers using eApply

Requirements

• High school or GED required, College Degree preferred
• 2 - 4 year of relatable experience
• Must be fluent in Rental Man
• Fluent with On the Go use
• Proficient in DOT Regulations and load securement guidelines
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Skills

• Ability to drive and operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors when required of the job.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks; stretch, turn, twist, and reach overhead; bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate with customers
• Decision Making/Judgement
• Initiative
• Planning
• Personal Organization
• Teamwork

Pay Range: $26.44 Per Hour

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position 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.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flex spending and health savings accounts
• Virtual Health Visits
• 24 Hour Nurse Line
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

• 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

Protecting You & Your Family

• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Group Legal Plan
• Critical Illness 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.