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Sales Development Program Sales Associate - Mobile Storage

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: American Rental Association (ARA)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Sales Associate/Assistant, Sales Development Rep/SDR, Inside Sales, Sales Representative
Job Description & How to Apply Below

As a Sales Associate on our Mobile Storage team, you will embark on a structured training path designed to prepare you for a future role as an Outside Sales Representative. By working alongside industry experts you will gain hands‑on experience with our technical products while developing the relationship‑building skills that drive customer success.

What you will do
  • Begin your training at a local branch, shadowing sales and operational roles to gain an inside‑out understanding of the full equipment‑rental lifecycle.
  • Join peers across North America for a digital onboarding class to sharpen sales techniques and build a strong internal support network.
  • Progress through outbound sales campaigns that expose you to different construction verticals, customer spend levels, general vs specialty equipment rentals, and 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 more.
  • Apply proven sales methodologies to deliver solutions for customers and drive revenue growth.
  • Participate in local team initiatives such as daily safety huddles, customer appreciation events, equipment yard sale events, and charity drives.
  • 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‑along opportunities to local jobsites, developing sales strategies and realistic timelines.
  • The average Sales Associate spends 4‑6 months in the Sales Development Program (SDP) before promotion to an Outside Sales Representative (OSR), depending 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 and communication skills.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Proficient computer and mobile phone/tablet skills.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Training requirements: must live within reasonable driving distance of assigned branch and report on‑site Monday‑Friday.
Benefits
  • Paid parental leave.
  • United Compassion Fund.
  • Employee discount program.
  • Career development and promotional opportunities.
  • Additional vacation buy‑up program (U.S. only).
  • Early wage access through Payactiv (U.S. hourly only).
  • Paid sick leave.
  • An inclusive and welcoming culture.

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  for assistance.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending on specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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