Area General Manager

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

For Canadian benefits, click here

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 View email address on jobs.unitedrentals.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 - $177,390.00