Key Account Manager

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Napa, CA, USA
In-Office
35K-65K Annually
Mid level
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The Role
Manage a defined portfolio of accounts and projects to maximize rental revenue. Build and maintain pipeline, identify new opportunities, develop and present solutions, cross-sell services, and cultivate long-term customer relationships while meeting monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 Rep - Key Account Manager (KAM) at United Rentals, you will be responsible for maximizing revenue from facilities and construction sites in a defined portfolio of accounts and assigned projects. You will generate new business efforts and cross sell with other business units. You are expected to meet various monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets and metrics while working across multiple districts and coordinating customer rental needs across multiple business units.

What you'll do:

  • Responsible for personal productivity, using all company tools and systems to maximize revenue and continually accelerate growth

  • Responsible for development and maintenance of revenue pipeline

  • Utilize all resources to identify and track new customers and opportunities

  • Develop opportunities through various approaches including but not limited to cold calls, phone work, equipment application and consultative visits, value-added services, joint calls and cross selling

  • Responsible for successful execution of selling process steps across assigned accounts and projects

  • Investigate customer needs and expectations thoroughly

  • Develop and present solution proposals to customers

  • Develop long-term customer relationships based on contribution to customers’ success through consistently superior performance, best-in-class service, teamwork and professionalism

  • Where necessary, partner with appropriate key account managers to identify National, Strategic and Government accounts, qualify & quantify customer expectations, rental spend and projects/sites

  • Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred

  • Proven sales ability in transactional and relationship selling environments

  • Ability to read, analyze and understand industry publications and documents (Dodge leads, blueprints, PEC reports, etc.)

  • Knowledge of construction equipment and applications

  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record 

  • Strong selling, customer-service, relationship-building, planning, problem-solving and organizational skills

  • Solid computer skills and knowledge of business software

  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

This role includes a base salary and monthly commissions based on performance.

A minimum monthly guarantee incentive is provided during the onboarding and learning process.

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

  • 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

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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 [email protected] 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:

$35,000.00 - $65,000.00

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Proven sales ability in transactional and relationship selling environments
  • Ability to read, analyze and understand industry publications and documents (Dodge leads, blueprints, PEC reports, etc.)
  • Knowledge of construction equipment and applications
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
  • Strong selling, customer-service, relationship-building, planning, problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Solid computer skills and knowledge of business software
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

United Rentals Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about United Rentals and has not been reviewed or approved by United Rentals.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is presented as broad, with multiple medical plan options alongside dental, vision, prescription coverage, disability, and EAP support. Added navigation and wellness tools are described as part of the overall health offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is included with different durations by caregiver status, and fertility benefits are specified as part of the package. These family supports appear to be positioned as meaningful components of total rewards.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing programs are highlighted, including an annual paid wellness day and app-based wellness resources. Additional lifestyle-oriented supports such as employee discounts and hardship assistance through a compassion fund are also included.

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The Company
HQ: Stamford, CT
11,116 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

As North America’s largest equipment rental company, with 880+ stores in the United States and Canada, we serve construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, homeowners, and communities, with the goal of fulfilling customer needs and surpassing expectations. We go beyond equipment. We are the world’s largest fleet of problem solvers, with best-in-class specialty solutions, safety training and 24/7 support to empower your success.

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