About the role#
United Rentals is hiring a Sales Intern to join our team in Abilene, Texas. This is a full-time, paid internship designed to help you gain industry knowledge and sales experience. You will work across different branch functions to understand our operations and customer service standards. Our goal is to prepare you for a potential role as a Sales Associate after you graduate.
What you'll do#
- Complete safety training and follow all established safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Support branch operations in the yard by checking in and washing equipment.
- Assist customers directly.
- Shadow inside and outside sales staff to learn their daily responsibilities.
- Train on internal systems, including RentalMan and Salesforce.com.
- Join departmental meetings, ride-alongs, work sessions, and conference calls.
- Take on other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BA or BS degree program in Business Administration, sales, or a related field.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects at once and work both independently and with a team.
- Strong analytical and financial analysis skills.
- Self-motivation and a sense of urgency.
- Prior relevant work experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Abilene, Texas.
- This is an on-site, full-time role.
- This position is deemed safety sensitive.
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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