Branch Manager, Industrial Tools

Branch Manager, Industrial Tools

Oklaunion, TX, USA, 76373

Employment Status: Full-time

Posting Start Date: 8/20/26

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Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

Job Purpose

The ProResources Branch Manager is the senior leader, accountable for the overall performance of a single ProResources branch in profitability, safety, sales growth, fleet utilization, and team development. This role leads day-to-day operations of the specialty tools rental business (mechanical, electrical, piping, welding, and hoisting other specialty tools) while serving as the primary link between branch execution and Area strategy.

What you will do...

• Demonstrate active participation in Herc's Safety Culture, prioritizing team member and customer safety at all times

• Own full P&L responsibility for the branch, including revenue growth, cost control, and margin performance

• Develop and execute branch business plans and local sales strategies aligned with Area/Company objectives

• Lead branch sales efforts and solution-based selling across rentals, sales, services, and logistics; build relationships with key customers, contractors, and Product Support Managers (PSMs)

• Manage day-to-day operations, including equipment readiness, dispatch, delivery/pickup coordination, and yard organization

• Monitor and optimize fleet utilization, mix, and condition in partnership with District/Area leadership; coordinate on fleet additions or disposals

• Ensure operational excellence by enforcing branch procedures, policies, and safety standards; ensure compliance with OSHA, ASME, DOT, and all regulatory requirements

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop branch staff (sales, service, and drivers); conduct performance reviews and lead succession planning

• Serve as liaison between the branch and other Herc departments to ensure full understanding of customer needs

• Manage branch inventory, facility upkeep, equipment security, and conduct branch audits and safety meetings

• Utilize company systems (RentalMan, Salesforce, Optimus, On the Go) to manage orders, pricing, scheduling, and reporting

• Resolve customer escalations promptly; prepare and present performance reports to District/Area leadership

Expectations

• Lead the Team – Be efficient and effective

• Be Accessible – Our customers and teams require 24/7 response

• Be Visible – Be an outspoken advocate of the brand

• Communicate Clearly – Ensure that intended messages produce optimal outcomes

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in branch operations, sales leadership, or supervisory management within specialty tools, equipment rental, or related industrial services

• Prior P&L ownership and demonstrated ability to manage financial performance and lead teams

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active branch/yard environment, including outdoor work and job site conditions

• Willingness to travel regionally for customer visits and job site support

• High school diploma or GED required

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred, or equivalent industry experience

Skills

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Solid business acumen with the ability to interpret P&L statements and drive financial results

• Effective sales, negotiation, and customer relationship-building skills

• Proficiency with rental management, CRM, and scheduling systems

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management capabilities

• Clear verbal and written communication; works effectively with all levels of the company

• Working knowledge of specialty tools, equipment, and safety practices

• Sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making under pressure

Req #: 70323

Pay Range: $85k - $95k Base salary + bonus + company truck

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

Healthy Pregnancy Program

Tobacco Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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