Key Account Manager

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for personal productivity, using all company tools and systems to maximize revenue and continually accelerate growth
• Responsible for development and maintenance of revenue pipeline
• Utilize all resources to identify and track new customers and opportunities
• Develop opportunities through various approaches including but not limited to cold calls, phone work, equipment application and consultative visits, value-added services, joint calls and cross selling
• Responsible for successful execution of selling process steps across assigned accounts and projects
• Investigate customer needs and expectations thoroughly
• Develop and present solution proposals to customers
• Develop long-term customer relationships based on contribution to customers’ success through consistently superior performance, best-in-class service, teamwork and professionalism
• Where necessary, partner with appropriate key account managers to identify National, Strategic and Government accounts, qualify & quantify customer expectations, rental spend and projects/sites

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proven sales ability in transactional and relationship selling environments
• Ability to read, analyze and understand industry publications and documents (Dodge leads, blueprints, PEC reports, etc.)
• Knowledge of construction equipment and applications
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Strong selling, customer-service, relationship-building, planning, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Solid computer skills and knowledge of business software
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Pay

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.

Schedule

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

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Paid Sick Leave

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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:

• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• An inclusive and welcoming culture

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