Outside Sales Rep

United Rentals•Houston, TX

About The Position

As an Outside Sales Rep at United Rentals, you will be the voice and initial point of contact for the company. You will use sales and consultative skills to understand prospective customers’ needs and build loyal customer relationships. The role focuses on selling equipment and services to facilities and construction sites within a defined geographical territory. Compensation includes a base salary and monthly performance-based commissions, with a minimum monthly guarantee incentive during onboarding and training. The position is deemed Safety Sensitive under United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Three years of sales experience.
Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
Strong planning, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of construction or related equipment.

Responsibilities

Maximize revenue from facilities and construction sites in a defined geographical territory.
Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers and their subsidiary companies, acting as a single point of contact for those customers.
Prospect and qualify new accounts from existing, dormant, non-customer, and competitor accounts.
Collaborate with specialty division representatives to promote cross-selling to accounts where possible.
Prepare sales action plans and strategies.
Develop and deliver presentations about company products and services to current and potential clients.
Use Sales Force.com and other CRM tools to develop a pipeline of opportunities.
Monitor competitors, market conditions, and product development.
Perform other duties as assigned.