• Project Sales Representative

    Herc Rentals (Kingsport, TN)


    Project Sales Representative

     

    **Date:** Aug 29, 2025

    **Location:** Kingsport, TN, US, 37660

    **Company:** Herc Rentals

     

    If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: **_Herc Employee Career Portal (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte\_company=hercrental&\_s.crb=1vzawZHP23EM4ncylkxJuws98oCREXt5QR31bzyGQAI%253d)_**

     

    Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 total revenues reaching approximately $3.6 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 620+ locations and has about 10,200 employees in North America as of June 30, 2025.

     

    Job Purpose

     

    The Project Specialist role is to identify, introduce, develop and nurture business relationships with Major Project owners, Construction Management, General Contractors and all subcontractors on assigned Major Project. The Project Specialist’s goal is to generate and maximize revenue from the project by leveraging Herc Sales Teams and from on-site efforts.

     

    What you will do...

     

    + Integral partner with Customer (s), Herc [+] Major Project Sales Teams, Strategic Account Reps supporting the project and the Operations Sales and Support Team in the planning and execution of the project after winning the opportunity

    + Develop a comprehensive networking list of all named and unnamed contractors working on site by leveraging Herc Sales teams, project data bases and project networking

    + Project based customer management and revenue growth through proactive advanced sales activities for contractors and subcontracts prior to work starts

    + Develop, plan and organize sales strategies to achieve desired results/goals

    + All planning and sales activities are recorded in SuccessFactors ProFolio

    + Identify customer’s needs and react appropriately while understanding the market conditions and local competitors pricing

    + Master and cross sell all Herc Product lines and services including but not limited to Classic, ProSolutions, ProTruck, COEs, ProResources, Safety Solutions, and rental related ancillaries

    + Support on and off project branches and all team members

    Requirements

    + BA/BS University degree with a concentration in marketing, promotions, advertising sales, or businessadministration preferred.

    + Proven track record with 3 years of outside sales experience within the heavy equipmentand/or construction markets preferred

    Skills

    + Ability to drive/operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment

    + Ability to engage in natural verbal interaction with customers

    + Ability to follow up with customers in a timely manner

    + Able to walk into unfamiliar environments and adjust rapidly to the setting

    + Attention to detail

    + Customer service focused

    + Multi-tasking individual who uses project management skills to accomplish goals

    + Must react to changing business needs

    + Solid and proven computer skill set (knowledge of MS Office is preferred)

    + Works and communicates effectively with all levels of the company

    **Req #:** 64442

    **Pay Range:** $55k - $60k plus commission and vehicle

     

    Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

     

    Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

     

    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

     

    Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Asheville

    **Nearest Secondary Market:** Knoxville

    **Job Segment:** Sales Rep, Advertising Sales, Outside Sales, Advertising, Sales, Marketing