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Sales Development Program Sales Associate - ROS

United Rentals • Akron, OH 44308 • Posted 8 days ago

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As a Sales Development Program Sales Associate at United Rentals, you will have the opportunity to grow your sales career in the equipment rental industry. This role involves supporting the business plan through profitable revenue generation, with hands-on training and real-world experience in selling to customers. The position offers the chance to impact the company's bottom line, increase skills and confidence, and work independently with local branches.

Responsibilities

  • Qualify and quantify the needs of existing customer base using CRM program, SalesForce.com, and persuasive selling techniques
  • Validate and collect primary decision maker's contact information and customer needs for future sales and marketing campaigns
  • Leverage marketing & Sales tools to identify and sell new customers
  • Recover declining & dormant customers via sales tools and comprehensive United Rentals value proposition
  • Support & learn about branch operations
  • Learn accurate use of United Rentals' IT systems for quotes, rental, sales, reservations, territory management
  • Coordinate with all branch departments to ensure customer satisfaction; and communicate field issues to branch personnel
  • Work with ISR's to provide solutions to customers around equipment needs assessment, training, demonstrations, quotations, catalogs, credit apps
  • Negotiate prices on equipment rentals and sales in accordance with pricing policies and procedures
  • Drive customer engagement to local events/promotions
  • Perform duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • One year experience in a sales related role preferred
  • Proven planning, problem-solving and negotiation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills with at least 1 year experience using Microsoft Office
  • Strong presentation skills and demonstrate effective sales orientation
  • Strong teamwork and organizational skills
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
  • Willing and able to relocate

About United Rentals

United Rentals is a prominent equipment rental company in the construction and industrial sectors. With over 1,000 locations in North America, they offer a wide range of rental equipment and services, including general construction equipment, aerial lifts, power and HVAC equipment, and tools. They focus on customer satisfaction through value-added services like equipment maintenance, safety training, and on-site support.

Full Job Description

**_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 a Sales Associate, you will have an exciting opportunity to grow your sales career with the leader in the industry. You will be instrumental in supporting the business plan through profitable revenue generation. Gain valuable hands on training along with real world experience in the field, selling to actual customers with the opportunity to impact the company's bottom line, increasing your skills and confidence!

**Can be located anywhere in one of our 1200 + locations across North America.** **This position is working in conjunction with local branches near you and working independently. Must be within driving distance of a branch to successfully participate in this program. T** **alk with our team today to discuss location opportunities and relocation!**

**_Sales Development Program - What We Do:_**

+ Sales Performance: improve time to productivity with automated learning paths and certify on execution and retention

+ Coaching: provide a structured coaching environment where reps & managers conduct weekly 1:1 coaching

+ Skills Development: gain confidence to handle any situation with video role plays, simulated sales scenarios and field ride-a-longs

+ Micro Learning: consistently distribute bite-sized content with engaging videos, quizzes & challenges

**_How We Do it:_**

+ Analytics: provide real-time visibility to achievements, measure capabilities and knowledge gaps

+ Gamification: engage and motivate teams with leaderboards & badges

+ Sales Tools: access content through both internal & customer facing programs

+ Artificial Intelligence: leverage descriptive & predictive intelligence to maximize engagement and proficiency

**_What you'll do:_**

+ Qualify and quantify the needs of our existing customer base by utilizing our CRM program, SalesForce.com, and persuasive selling techniques

+ Validate and Collect primary decision maker's contact information and customer needs for use on future sales and marketing campaigns

+ Leverage marketing & Sales tools to identify and sell New Customers

+ Recover declining & dormant customers via our sales tools and comprehensive United Rentals value proposition

+ Support & learn about branch operations

+ Learn accurate use of United Rentals' IT systems for quotes, rental, sales, reservations, territory management

+ Coordinate with all branch departments to ensure customer satisfaction; and communicate field issues to branch personnel

+ Work with ISR's to provide solutions to customers around equipment needs assessment, training, demonstrations, quotations, catalogs, credit apps

+ Negotiate prices on equipment rentals and sales in accordance with pricing policies and procedures

+ Drive customer engagement to local events/promotions

+ Perform duties as assigned by management

**_Requirements:_**

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

+ One year experience in a sales related role preferred

+ Proven planning, problem-solving and negotiation skills

+ Excellent interpersonal & communication skills

+ Proficient computer skills with at least 1 year experience using Microsoft Office

+ Strong presentation skills and demonstrate effective sales orientation

+ Strong teamwork and organizational skills

+ Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is a must

+ Willing and able to relocate

**_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 2023) 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 (http://jobs.unitedrentals.com/creative/culture)

+ 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 (http://jobs.unitedrentals.com/creative/diversity)

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings (http://unitedrentalsbenefits.com/) here.

Mutual respect for the dignity and fundamental rights of all persons defines our culture. 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 careers@ur.com for assistance.

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.