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Outside Sales Rep

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In-Office
Long Island City, New York, NY
70K-110K Annually
Mid level
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Long Island City, New York, NY
70K-110K Annually
Mid level
As an Outside Sales Rep, you will build customer relationships, demonstrate safety equipment, prepare sales strategies, and maximize revenue in a defined territory.
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Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As an Outside Sales Rep -- Trench Safety at United Rentals, you will be our customers' go-to person for underground trench safety equipment rental and supplies. Customers will include contract companies and non-building, industrial and commercial building contractors. You'll also leverage your sales initiative and determination to increase revenue for the branch and provide exceptional customer service.

What you'll do:

  • 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

  • Demonstrate and train customers on available products in Trench Safety

  • Call potential customers to set up demonstrations and on-site visits

  • Prepare sales action plans and strategies

  • Collaborate with general rentals representatives to promote cross selling to accounts wherever possible

  • Instruct Competent Person Training & Confined Space Training classes

  • Install equipment and work with personnel who are installing equipment as necessary

  • Utilize Sales Force.com and other CRM Tools to develop pipeline of opportunities

  • Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education preferred

  • Three years of sales experience

  • Strong planning, problem-solving, organizational, communication and negotiation skills

  • Diligent attention to safety

  • Certification in Competent Person Training and Confined Space

  • Knowledge of construction, trench safety or related equipment is preferred  however, candidates with comparable industry experience, strong sales acumen and record of achievement will be considered

  • A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

This role includes a base salary and monthly commissions based on performance.

A minimum monthly guarantee incentive is provided during the onboarding and learning process.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures. 

Job Code = Sales Rep - On Boarding- Fluid Solutions - 2E0215-212

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As an Outside Sales Rep -- Fluid Solutions at United Rentals, you will be our customers' go-to person for fluid equipment rental and supplies. Customers will include contract companies and non-building, industrial and commercial building contractors. You'll also leverage your sales initiative and determination to increase revenue for the branch and provide exceptional customer service.

What you'll do:

  • 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

  • Demonstrate and train customers on available products in Fluid Solutions

  • Call potential customers to set up demonstrations and on-site visits

  • Prepare sales action plans and strategies

  • Collaborate with general rentals representatives to promote cross selling to accounts wherever possible

  • Install equipment and work with personnel who are installing equipment as necessary

  • Utilize Sales Force.com and other CRM Tools to develop pipeline of opportunities

  • Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education preferred

  • Three years of sales experience

  • Strong planning, problem-solving, organizational, communication and negotiation skills

  • Diligent attention to safety

  • Knowledge of construction, Fluid Solutions or related equipment is preferred  however, candidates with comparable industry experience, strong sales acumen and record of achievement will be considered

  • A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

This role includes a base salary and monthly commissions based on performance.

A minimum monthly guarantee incentive is provided during the onboarding and learning process.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures. 

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • United Compassion Fund

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

  • Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

  • Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

  • Paid Sick Leave

  • An inclusive and welcoming culture

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [email protected] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

Compensation Range:

$70,000-$110,000 (Base & Commission)

Top Skills

Crm Tools
Sales Force.Com

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