Outside Sales Rep

Columbus, OH Open
United Rentals is looking for Outside Sales Rep in Columbus, OH. This local job opportunity with ID 3648127886 is live since 2026-04-23 14:13:50.

Outside Sales Rep -- Trench Safety

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.

Required Skills