Sales intern (Paid) - ROS

Job Description

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!

We have an excellent opportunity for a branch Sales Intern who is ready to grow their career with the leading company in the industry. You will learn the sales process by spending time in both inside and outside sales with a continuous focus on customer service excellence. You will leave this role with invaluable skills and industry knowledge with the goal of becoming a Sales Associate upon receipt of degree.

What you'll do (may vary by department):

Participation in safety training to ensure proper personal protective equipment is worn, safe handling of equipment, safety policies and procedures are adhered to, etc.

Participation in the operational efficiency of the branch work flow in the yard. This will include equipment check-in, washing of equipment, assisting customers, etc.

Shadowing of inside sales and outside sales positions to learn the roles and responsibilities of each and the importance United Rentals places on the focus of the customers.

Training on systems: RentalMan, Salesforce.com, etc.

Participation in departmental and cross-functional meetings, ride-alongs, work sessions, conference calls and webex meetings

Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

Prior relevant work experience preferred

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong presentation skills.

Strong analytical and financial analysis skills

High proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments/project components simultaneously

Ability to work independently and also as part of a team

Self-motivated with a strong drive and sense of urgency

Must be currently pursuing a BA/BS degree in sales or related major

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.