Full-Time

Outside Sales Rep

Posted on 7/13/2025

United Rentals

United Rentals

10,001+ employees

Equipment rental for construction and industry

No salary listed

Mid

Hobbs, NM, USA

In Person

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
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
  • Knowledge of construction or related equipment preferred
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
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 such customers
  • Prospect and qualify new accounts from existing accounts, dormant or non-customer accounts, including competitor accounts
  • Collaborate with specialty division representatives to promote cross selling to accounts wherever possible
  • Prepare sales action plans and strategies
  • Develop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients
  • Utilize Sales Force.com and other CRM Tools to develop pipeline of opportunities
  • Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development
  • Other duties assigned as needed
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of construction or related equipment preferred

United Rentals provides equipment rental services primarily for industrial and construction purposes. The company has a large inventory of over 3,300 types of equipment and tools available for rent, including general construction machinery, specialty equipment for trench safety, power and HVAC solutions, and fluid management tools. United Rentals operates a vast network of rental locations across the United States and Canada, making it the largest owner of rental equipment in the world. Unlike its competitors, United Rentals has a significant market share of approximately 16% in North America and is actively expanding into Europe through acquisitions. The company's goal is to serve a diverse range of clients, including construction firms, industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, and homeowners, while generating revenue through rental fees, sales of used and new equipment, and contractor supplies.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Stamford, Connecticut

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for eco-friendly equipment boosts United Rentals' green fleet investments.
  • Digital platforms streamline operations, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
  • Urbanization drives infrastructure projects, increasing demand for construction equipment rentals.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging European rental companies threaten United Rentals' market share in the region.
  • Integration of acquisitions like H&E Equipment Services poses operational and financial challenges.
  • Fluctuations in North American construction industry could decrease demand for rental equipment.

What makes United Rentals unique

  • Largest rental fleet owner globally with over 3,300 classes of items available.
  • Expanding footprint in Europe through strategic acquisitions like Yak Access and H&E Equipment.
  • Launch of Workspace Ready Solutions and Excavation Safety Training enhances service offerings.

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Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program

Early Wage Access through Payactiv

Paid Sick Leave

Company News

Canadian Rental Service
Jun 13th, 2025
United Rentals introduces Workspace Ready Solutions

STAMFORD, CONN. - United Rentals, Inc., launches Workspace Ready Solutions, customizable accessory packages for mobile offices and container offices designed to meet the unique needs of construction projects.

Access Briefing
Apr 25th, 2025
5 things we noticed from the United Rentals results

In 2024, United acquired temporary roadway rental business Yak Access, Yak Mat, and New South Access & Environmental Solutions from Platinum Equity in a $1.1 billion deal.

MarketBeat
Mar 3rd, 2025
Versor Investments LP Invests $889,000 in United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI)

Versor Investments LP invests $889,000 in United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI).

Stock Titan
Jan 28th, 2025
United Rentals $92/share Tender Offer

United Rentals (NYSE: URI) has launched a cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of HE Equipment Services (NASDAQ: HEES) at $92 per share. The offer, announced on January 28, 2025, will expire on February 25, 2025. Key conditions include acquiring over 50% of shares and HSR Act clearance. HE's board recommends shareholders accept the offer. The tender offer is not subject to financing conditions.

Business Wire
Jan 16th, 2025
United Rentals to Acquire H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) (“United Rentals” or “the company”) and H&E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H&E Rentals (NASDAQ: HEES) (“H&