Outside Sales Rep - Tools
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $109,250/yr, this role pays less than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($126k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $83k–$320k/yr.
The posting
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 Tools Product Development Manager at United Rentals, you will act as a single point of contact for Tools & Industrial products and services to support our internal sales team. You will be a subject matter expert resource for Tools & Industrial Solutions and provide consultative selling, training for internal customers and sales project support to customers for new and existing product lines. You will educate other Company business units on Tools & Industrial Solutions products and applications.
What you'll do
- Target and focus on the development of tools market share for Tools & Industrial division within District(s) or assigned geography
- Work closely with Strategic Account Managers, Government Account Managers, National Account Managers and local Sales Representatives, to provide their larger customers Tools & Industrial Solutions custom solutions, services and knowledge expertise
- Accompany Sales Representatives, as subject matter expert, on more complex sales calls and assist Sales Representatives in selecting the proper solutions to provide the customer with the most cost effective savings
- Develop & conduct Tools & Industrial Solutions training, to create awareness to drive growth and market share
- Work closely with corporate sales/business intelligence, assist in providing leads to sales representatives using SFDC, Dodge, PEC and other information tools.
- Other duties assigned as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
- 7 + years of solutions sell experience preferably in the industrial sector
- Firm working knowledge of existing and up and coming Tools & Industrial Solutions products/applications and how they are used in the rental market
- Current valid driver's license with a safe driving record and the ability to travel 80% of the time within assigned territory
- Strategic selling and advanced negotiation and customer service skills
- Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and research skills
- Able to properly asses, quote, and secure large projects through solution bases selling
- Proficient with SFDC, Dodge, PEC or other CRM software; Proficiency with MS Office (specifically Word, and Excel)
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
Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings
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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.
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.
Compensation Range
$87,400.00 - $131,100.00
Taken from United Rentals's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.
About United Rentals
Rents construction and industrial equipment, plus specialty lines such as power and climate control, trench safety gear, portable restrooms, mobile storage and ground matting, to contractors, plants, facility managers and municipalities from branches across North America.
Pay schedule: Outside, specialty and key account reps earn a base salary plus monthly commission on performance, with a minimum monthly guarantee while they ramp up; branch inside and program roles post hourly-scale ranges, and the benefits list paid parental leave, an employee discount program and early wage access for US hourly staff.
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