Territory Sales Representative

Herc Rentals; Reading (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Herc Rentals in Reading, OH is seeking a Territory Sales Representative to identify and nurture business relationships within your designated territory. You will travel to customer job sites and offices to grow revenue for the branch and the company.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree plus 3–5 years outside sales experience in industrial/heavy equipment fields. You will plan sales strategies, exceed quotas, and work with other team members to deliver solutions and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3–5 years outside sales in industrial/heavy equipment.
• Proven track record in meeting or exceeding quotas.
• Ability to develop client relationships across a territory.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily territory activities to grow revenue.
• Build a networking list and contact potential clients.
• Plan and execute sales strategies to hit targets.
• Rent and sell equipment to meet quotas.
• Assess customer needs and respond to market conditions.
• Support team members to achieve branch goals.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Territory management

Sales prospecting

Negotiation

Multitasking

Vehicle operation

Industry knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Job Title: Territory Sales Representative

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 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
• 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

Pay Range:$40,000 base salary + uncapped commission + truck

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.