Territory Sales Representative
Joliet, IL 
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Posted 25 days ago
Job Description

Req #: 57218

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $2.7 billion as of September 30, 2022. 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 350 locations and has approximately 6,600 employees in North America.

We serve a diverse group of customers in a wide array of industries. We support professional con-tractors in construction and remediation. Our industrial customers include large industrial plants, reneries and petrochemical operations, automotive and aerospace manufacturers. We support government and infrastructure projects at the municipal, state and federal level. And, we continue to expand our services for customers in commercial and retail, healthcare, hospitality, recreation, and entertainment and special events.

Compensation Data

Salary: $70-90k

Short Description

The Sales Representative is to identify, introduce, develop and nurture business relationships with companies and individuals within their designated territory. The 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.

Responsibilities
  • 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
    Professional Experience
    Educational Background
    BA/BS University degree with a concentration in marketing, promotions, advertising sales, or business administration preferred.
    Conditions of Employment
    Proven track record with 3 to 5 years of outside sales experience within the heavy equipment and/or construction markets preferred
    Skills
    • Ability to drive/operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment
    • Ability to engage in natural verbal interaction with customers
    • Ability to follow up with customers in a timely manner
    • Able to walk into unfamiliar environments and adjust rapidly to the setting
    • Attention to detail
    • Multi-tasking individual who uses project management skills to accomplish goals
    • Customer service focused
    • Must react to changing business needs
    • Solid and proven computer skill set (knowledge of MS Office is preferred)
    • Works and communicates effectively with all levels of the company

    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.


    Herc Rentals does not discriminate in employment 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 factor.

     

    Job Summary
    Company
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Education
    Bachelor's Degree
    Required Experience
    3 to 5 years
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