Assistant Branch Manager
Herc RentalsJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
The Assistant Branch Manager at Herc Rentals in Chicago, IL drives efficient equipment rental and sales operations, protects profitability, and upholds high safety and service standards. You will handle P&L reporting, budgeting, audits, fleet management, staffing, and safety program delivery with OSHA and DOT compliance front and center and a focus on strong customer relationships. Preferred candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in business or related field, bring experience leading high performance teams, and demonstrate problem solving, communication, and travel readiness. Pay ranges from $75,000 to $80,000 plus a quarterly profit share, with comprehensive benefits. Internal applicants should use the Herc Employee Career Portal; others should apply through Herc Careers and tailor resumes to show leadership, customer focus, and results.
If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal
Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 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 609 locations and has about 9,700 employees in North America as of March 31, 2026.
Job Purpose
Assists with management of branch to ensure equipment rental and sales services are executed in the most effective manner with high quality standards, identifies area of maintaining and improving its competitive position as well as the profitability of location.
What you will do...
- Profit and loss reporting, budgetary planning, operational reviews
- Operational reviews and processes
- Developing and maintaining relationships with customers
- Employee relations and maintaining appropriate staffing levels
- Fleet management
- Developing, implementing and training staff on safety plans
- Maintain Federal compliance with OSHA regulations and DOT standards
- Conduct Audits
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related industry/field preferred
Skills
- A strong team player, experience with high performance teams
- Ability to travel.
- Commitment to company values
- Computer competence.
- Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills
- Employee training and development
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good judgment and strong decision
- Strong customer orientation
Req #: 69203
Pay Range: $75,000 - $80,000 salary + quarterly profit share
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.