Kimmel & Associates

Regional Sales Manager-Heavy Equipment

Kimmel & Associates  •  San Diego, CA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Company

The company is a recognized leader in heavy equipment rental across California. The organization is experiencing strong and sustained growth, and is known for its forward-thinking culture, customer-first approach, and commitment to developing talent across the business.

About the Position

The company is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead and grow a high-performing sales organization across Southern and Central California. This role oversees more than 20 Rental Sales Representatives across 9 locations, from Fresno to Indio.

The Regional Sales Manager will set the strategic direction for the territory, elevate sales performance, and drive profitability while delivering an unmatched customer experience. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a seasoned rental industry professional ready to shape a region, inspire a winning team, and build on momentum during an exciting growth period.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop & Execute Strategy: Build and implement impactful sales strategies to expand market share, accelerate growth, and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Lead & Inspire:
    Coach, mentor, and motivate a team of 20+ rental sales representatives through performance management, ride-alongs, and structured development programs.
  • Drive Performance:
    Monitor key sales metrics, champion CRM adoption, enforce accountability, and cultivate a results-driven culture.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with marketing, operations, and other divisions to maximize opportunities and deliver cohesive customer value.
  • Market Expertise:
    Use industry data and analytics to identify trends, guide rental fleet planning, and ensure competitive positioning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 10+ years of experience in the heavy equipment rental industry.
  • Demonstrated success leading high-performing sales teams.
  • Strong knowledge of construction equipment and rental market dynamics.
  • Must reside within commuting distance of the Los Angeles/Inland Empire region
  • Willingness to travel throughout the territory, including occasional overnight travel (up to 25%).

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary starting at $150,000 + quality commission program and corporate bonus potential
  • Profit Sharing Program
  • 401(k) plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Health & dependent care FSA options
  • Employee Assistance Programs & wellness initiatives
Kimmel & Associates

About Kimmel & Associates

Kimmel & Associates is North America’s largest executive search firm specializing in these industries:

Construction

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Waste & Recycling

Supply Chain

We partner with companies to identify, attract, and secure high-impact leadership talent through a targeted recruiting process across specialized sectors.

Our consultants bring deep expertise within specific industry verticals and geographic regions, combining local market insight with the national reach of top-tier talent.

Through our proven Career-Directed Approach™, we uncover what motivates candidates and what drives client success. The result is long-term alignment, not just short-term placement.

For over 45 years, we have built our reputation on trust, consistency, and results. We call it the Kimmel Standard, a commitment to delivering exceptional service and lasting partnerships.

Executive search isn’t just our profession — it’s our responsibility.

Industries We Serve

Concrete

Curtain Wall, Glazing & Cladding

Disaster Restoration

Drywall

Electrical Contracting

General Construction

Heavy Civil

Heavy Equipment

Industrial

Mechanical Contracting

Mining

Owners / Developers

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Residential

Roofing

Steel

Supply Chain

Waste & Recycling

Positions We Fill

C-Suite & Executive Leadership

CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, President, Owner

Senior Leadership

EVP, SVP, Regional VP, VP, General Manager

Commercial Leadership

VP Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Client Development

Operations & Project Leadership

Operations Executive, VP Operations, Director of Operations, Project Executive, Operations Manager, Area Manager

Preconstruction & Estimating Leadership

VP Preconstruction, Director of Preconstruction, Chief Estimator, Estimating Manager

Engineering & Technical Leadership

Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Design Manager, Technical Services

Safety, Risk & Compliance

VP Safety, Director of Safety, EHS

Contact:

kimmel@kimmel.com

828.251.9900

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Asheville, NC
Year Founded
1981
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