Territory Sales Representative

Herc Rentals; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Life and disability insurance

Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Herc Rentals Inc. is seeking a Territory Sales Representative in Houston to identify and cultivate business opportunities within the designated territory.

You will drive revenue by visiting job sites and offices, building a robust client base, and implementing sales strategies to exceed quotas. The role requires 3–5 years of outside sales experience in the industrial market or heavy equipment sector, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred as listed in the job posting.
• 3–5 years of outside sales experience in the industrial market or heavy equipment industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily territory management and revenue growth through visits to customer job sites/offices.
• Develop a networking list of potential clients and contact them by phone and internet.
• Develop, plan and organize sales strategies to achieve goals.
• Maintain and exceed quotas by renting and selling equipment on a consistent basis.
• Identify customer needs and respond while considering market and competitors' pricing.
• Penetrate strategic customers to diversify the base across industrial, traditional and nontraditional accounts.
• Support all team members.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

MS Office

Team communication

Lift 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Site visits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Promotions, Advertising Sales or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 615 locations and has about 12,000 employees in North America as of September 30, 2026.

Job Purpose

The Territory Sales Representative is to identify, introduce, develop and nurture business relationships with companies and individuals within their designated territory. The Territory Sales Representative’s goal is to generate and maximize revenue for the branch and the company. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated self-starters who want to enhance their skills with a company whose reputation speaks for itself.

What you will do...

• Daily territory management and revenue growth through visits to various customer job sites/offices
• Develop a networking list of potential clients and consistently contact them through the telephone and internet
• Develop, plan and organize sales strategies to achieve desired results/goals
• Maintain and exceed quotas by renting and selling equipment on a consistent basis
• Identify customer’s needs and react appropriately while understanding the market conditions and local competitors pricing
• Penetrate customers at the strategic level to diversify customer base to include industrial, traditional and nontraditional accounts
• Support all team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Promotions, Advertising Sales or Business Administration preferred
• Proven track record with 3 to 5 years of outside sales experience within the industrial market and/or heavy equipment industry preferred

Skills

• Able to drive/operate various vehicles and equipment
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and adaptable to new environments and changing needs
• Skilled at multitasking and managing priorities
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office preferred)
• Communicates effectively with all levels of the company
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs frequently
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as needed
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to bend, crouch, squat, kneel, stoop, twist, and reach overhead repetitively

Req #: 72609

Pay Range: $75k - $85k+ estimated 1st year earnings. Base + commission guarantee & uncapped commission

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
• Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

• 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
• 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.