About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in the equipment rental industry. You will learn the sales process by working alongside both inside and outside sales teams. The goal is to prepare you for a potential role as a Sales Associate after you graduate. This is a full-time, paid position.
What you'll do#
- Participate in safety training and follow all safety policies.
- Support branch operations in the yard, including equipment check-in and washing.
- Assist customers directly.
- Shadow sales staff to understand their daily responsibilities.
- Receive training on internal systems like RentalMan and Salesforce.
- Attend departmental meetings, ride-alongs, and web-based conference calls.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BA or BS degree in sales, business administration, marketing, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Strong analytical and financial analysis skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills plus presentation experience.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- A self-motivated approach with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team.
- Prior relevant work experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- The position is on-site.
- This is a rolling internship term.
About United Rentals
United Rentals operates as a public company providing equipment rental services for construction, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Founded in 1997, the business maintains a large fleet of equipment and offers specialty services including safety training and tool management. It is based in Stamford, Connecticut. The organization employs over 16,000 people.
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