Role Overview
United Rentals is hiring a entry-level Sales Development Program Sales Associate. This is a full-time role in Ontario. Part of United Rentals's Lifecycle hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Great Company. Great People. Great Opportunities.
If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!
As a Sales Associate on our General Rentals team, you’ll embark on a structured training path designed to prepare you for a future role as an Outside Sales Representative. You’ll work alongside industry experts who are eager to help you gain hands-on experience with our technical products while developing the relationship-building skills that drive customer success.
What You’ll Do
- Begin your training at a local branch, shadowing both sales and operational roles to gain an inside-out understanding of the full equipment-rental lifecycle.
- Join your peers across North America for a digital onboarding class, designed to sharpen your sales technique for success in our industry while providing a collaborative training environment that helps you build and leverage a strong internal support network.
- Progress through a series of outbound sales campaigns that provide exposure to different construction verticals, varying customer spend levels, general vs specialty equipment rentals, and both new and existing customer segments.
- Master key United Rentals sales tools, including our CRM, inventory management platforms, customer portal, and mobile applications.
- Lead high-level sales conversations involving price negotiations, multi-piece rental requests, government and educational collective agreements, equipment service contracts, the sale of used equipment at the end of its rental life, and much more.
- Learn proven sales methodologies to deliver solutions for our customers and drive revenue growth.
- Participate in local team initiatives such as daily safety huddles, customer appreciation events, equipment yard sale events, customer entertainment outings, charity drives, and 1UR internal team-building workshops.
- Track your Sales Development progress through multiple achievement levels, with access to real-time sales performance metrics and weekly peer-ranked competitions.
- Receive daily feedback from corporate and local leadership meetings, call coaching sessions, and ride-alongs to local jobsites. You will drive engagement during these meetings by developing sales strategies for your accounts and creating realistic timelines to achieve your goals.
- The average Sales Associate spends 4-6 months in the Sales Development Program (SDP) before promotion to an Outside Sales Representative (OSR), with the timeline dependent on market conditions and individual performance.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Experience in a customer-facing sales role (preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Proficient computer and mobile phone/tablet skills
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Training: must live within reasonable driving distance of assigned branch and report on-site M-F
Why join us?
Benefits
We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:
- Paid Parental Leave
- United Compassion Fund
- Employee Discount Program
- Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
- Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
- Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
- Paid Sick Leave
- An inclusive and welcoming culture
Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings
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United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.
At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.
United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.
Compensation Range
$33.30 - $47.95
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Sales Development Program Sales Associate position at United Rentals?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to United Rentals. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Sales Development Program Sales Associate position at United Rentals located?
This position is based in Ontario. United Rentals has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Sales Development Program Sales Associate at United Rentals earn?
United Rentals has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Sales Development Program Sales Associate role at United Rentals posted?
This role was posted on May 1, 2026 (50 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Sales Development Program Sales Associate role at United Rentals entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements United Rentals has listed.
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