ProSales Associate (Early Career Sales Program)

About the role

The ProSales Associate role is designed for early career professionals who are eager to build a long-term career in sales. ProSales Associates participate in Herc Rentals’ exclusive Black and Gold Academy, an immersive sales training and development program that prepares individuals for possible placement into a Territory Sales Representative role upon completion of the 12-month program. This program provides structured coaching, industry knowledge, hands-on field experience, and a defined path toward future advancement in sales and sales leadership. This role is ideal for driven, competitive, and career-focused individuals who want to grow into high-impact sales roles within a Fortune 1000 organization.

Responsibilities

• Black and Gold Academy — Sales Training & Development
  • Participate in Herc Rentals’ premier Black and Gold Academy, a structured, high-impact sales development program.
  • Receive training in professional selling skills, account management, territory planning, and customer engagement.
  • Learn Herc Rentals’ full product and service portfolio, including the wide range of equipment, solutions, and specialty divisions offered.
• Field Sales Exposure
  • Shadow Territory Sales Representatives in the field to observe customer interactions and sales best practices.
  • Visit customer job sites with experienced sales leaders to understand project needs and equipment applications.
  • Assist with customer outreach, lead generation, and supporting revenue growth within assigned territories.
• Operational & Industry Exposure
  • Learn core branch operations, including equipment processes, logistics coordination, and customer service functions.
  • Gain exposure to specialty segments such as Industrial Services, National Accounts, Entertainment Services, and Energy Services.
  • Build a foundational understanding of the equipment rental industry and Herc Rentals’ business model.
• Career Path Preparation
  • Prepare for full-time placement into a Territory Sales Representative role upon successful completion of the program.
  • Gain visibility with leadership teams and receive coaching toward long-term career opportunities including sales management, regional leadership, National Accounts, and other advanced roles.

Requirements

• 0–5 years of sales experience or relevant customer-facing experience.
• Recent graduates or early career candidates encouraged to apply.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within assigned territory.
• Interest in a long-term sales career with opportunities for advancement.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competitive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage time effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and apply feedback.
• Passion for building customer relationships and driving sales results.
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations with openness to relocation opportunities to support career growth.

Pay

$26.44 per hour

Benefits

• Keeping you healthy
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flex spending and health savings accounts
  • Virtual Health Visits
  • 24 Hour Nurse Line
  • Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Tobacco Cessation Program
  • Weight Loss Program
• Building Your Financial Future
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Life & Work Harmony
  • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
• Protecting You & Your Family
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Company Paid Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Disability Insurance
  • Group Legal Plan
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance