Floor Care Sales Rep - Saint Louis MO

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St. Louis, MO, Herc Rentals is seeking a Floor Care Sales Representative in a full-time onsite role that positions you as the SME for flooring and related products and drives the launch and growth of this new line. You’ll meet and exceed revenue targets through direct sales in priority segments, lead cross selling with existing sales pros, ride along to deepen customer and product knowledge, attend trade associations to boost external brand awareness, provide training and live demonstrations, perform job walks and setups, ensure accurate invoicing, and offer improvements to management. Ideal candidates have progressive sales experience in equipment rental or a related field, strong customer service, knowledge of equipment specs and setup, a BA preferred, and a valid driver’s license. Compensation includes a $50k base plus commission; emphasize quantifiable wins, readiness to travel and adaptability in your application. If you’re currently Herc employee, apply via the internal portal.

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 2024 pro forma total revenues reaching approximately $5.1 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 612 locations and has about 9,900 employees in North America as of September 30, 2025.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Floor Care Sales Representative is to be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all flooring and related products both internally and externally. This role is vital to the launch and growth of this product line. Self-starters with a strong work ethic will excel in this role. 

What you will do...

• Meet and exceed revenue goals for assigned territory.
• Carry out “direct” sales activity for priority segments, create effective sales penetration plans
• Cultivate effective “cross selling” activity “through and with” our existing sales professionals
• Participate in ride-a-longs with other sales professionals to develop business and product knowledge of the customers and sales professionals
• Attend trade associations and networking events to create external brand awareness
• Ensure customers are receiving the highest level of service
• Provide training and perform demonstrations on flooring equipment to employees and customers.
• Perform job walks to ensure optimal solution and quote is provided to customer.
• Perform job setups
• Ensure accurate invoicing
• Provide recommendations for improvement to your manager and the company

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• Progressive sales background and operational management experience in the equipment rental or related industry
• Customer service experience required
  Sound knowledge of equipment specifications, applications, and set up
• A valid driver’s license

Skills

• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Sales and financial acumen
• Able to walk into unfamiliar environments and adjust rapidly to the setting
• Ability to drive company/departmental Vision and Purpose
• Ability to follow up with customers in a timely manner
• Ability to engage in natural verbal interaction with customers
• Attention to detail
• Multi-tasking individual who uses project management skills to accomplish goals
• Must react to changing business need
• Computer skills to support entering information into systems
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs

Req #: 66946

Pay Range: $50k base plus commission plus company care 

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.