Trench Solutions Sales Representative - Sacramento
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The Trench Solutions Sales Representative role in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, is a territory driven position that blends consultative selling with hands on trench and shoring expertise to drive revenue for Herc Rentals. You will develop customer relationships across utilities, industrial sites, construction and municipal work, acting as a subject matter expert on our equipment lineup from steel plates and shields to confined space gear, while coordinating with operations and upholding our safety culture. Key duties include daily territory management, strategic planning, presenting to decision makers, leveraging CRM, and collaborating with local and national teams. A 3–5 year outside sales track record is preferred, with trench/shoring or equipment rental experience and a bachelor’s degree recommended, plus a valid driver’s license. To apply, tailor your resume to show measurable wins and revenue growth, highlight your ability to win new accounts and manage complex products, and submit via the Herc portal if you are a current employee; otherwise apply through the posted listing. Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 plus uncapped commissions and a truck, with comprehensive benefits.
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
Trench Solutions Sales Representatives drive revenue within their designated territory by developing business relationships and providing customer focused solutions to our customers’ toughest trench and shoring challenges in industries including utilities, industrial sites, construction, infrastructure, municipal work and more. They are subject matter experts and consultants for internal and external customers in the application of our fleet of steel plates, steel shields, tire cleaners (rumble plates), manhole boxes, aluminum & plywood shores, pipe test plugs, confined space equipment, crash cushions, water barriers, and more.
What you will do...
- Daily territory management to gain new accounts and meet or exceed rental revenue goals through visits to various customer job sites/offices
- Develop, plan and organize sales strategies to achieve desired results/goals
- Identify customer needs and collaborate with operations to deliver on those needs
- Understand market conditions and competitive environment to maximize pricing opportunity
- Optimize product and service offerings to diversify customer base and reach additional market segments
- Provide a full range of customized services and solution-based options to customers
- Make formal presentations to customer decision-makers and educate them on equipment
- Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of new services for customers
- Collaborate with local and national Herc Rentals sales professionals
- Report sales activity through use of CRM and other tools
- Demonstrate active participation in Herc Rentals Safety Culture, always prioritizing the safety of team members and customers alike
- Support all team members
- Learn and follow all company procedures and protocols
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Proven track record with a minimum 3-5 years of outside sales
- Experience within the equipment rental industry, specifically within the trench and shoring industry highly desired
- A valid driver’s license
Skills
- Ability to negotiate with and influence decision makers
- Ability to sell complex products and customer solutions
- Adapts to changing business and customer needs
- Communicates professionally and effectively
- Drive results through teamwork
- Passion for customer service
- Self-motivated to achieve goals and deliver results
- Strong level of product knowledge specific to trench and shoring 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
- Multi-Tasking individual who uses project management skills to accomplish goals
- Must react to changing business needs
- Works and communicates effectively with all levels of the company
- Computer skills to support entering information into systems
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Programs
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Listening skills
- Dependability
- Ability to communication effectively and efficiently
Req #: 68672
Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 - 1st year anticipated earnings. Base Salary + uncapped commission + truck
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.