Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.
If you would like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!
As an Area General Manager at United Rentals, you'll be the leader of a major business enterprise while leading multiple locations in a metro market. You'll have the opportunity to hire and motivate an amazing team in various roles, from sales to service. You will build profitable locations with your business and management skills, ambition and competitive spirit.
What you'll do:
Lead multiple branch sales and operations activities, including fleet management
Ensure outstanding customer service, productivity and profitability
Responsible for market share penetration
Hire, build and motivate a great team, including performance management, training, development and recognition
Provide P&L oversight of all of branches within the metro market and prepare monthly operation reviews, yearly budgets and more
Monitor location and function performance using available tools
Develop a strong safety culture and oversee audits, safety training, OSHA compliance, DOT regulations and drug and alcohol testing
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
8-10 years of successful business management experience with oversight of multiple units, with profit and loss responsibility
5+ years of supervisory experience and proven sales and customer service success
Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office
Effective leadership, motivational, organizational and communication skills
Strong presentation skills, ability to present to all levels in the company
Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on negotiating, collaborating and conflict resolution.
Strong analytical skills; metrics oriented
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.
Why join us?
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
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:
$110,870.00 - $177,390.00We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.
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We work together with our customers, communities and employees to find solutions with a shared commitment to service and safety. To us, this is a simple, but powerful notion we call Work United™. It’s a shared mindset. One of partnership that helps us face any challenge, together. United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,520 rental locations in North America, 38 in Europe, 23 in Australia and 19 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 26,650 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. We believe that it takes great employees to build a great organization – and we’re passionate about helping our people grow professionally and embrace teamwork in everything they do. Our culture is based on our corporate values and centers on mutual respect, job satisfaction, diversity and a shared responsibility to build a better future. With career opportunities in Sales, Field Management, Service & Maintenance, Transportation & Logistics and beyond, with a significant portion of our workforce that comes from a military background. We offer many roles that are a great fit for the skills you’ve gained through your service. If you are an active duty member, veteran, reservist or family member, you will find that United Rentals shares your commitment to serving others with dignity and respect. For those who are still actively serving, we provide you and your spouse with the flexibility needed to serve in the National Guard or Reserves.