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Sales Intern (Paid) - South Houston

United Rentals
parental leave, sick time, employee discount
United States, Texas, Houston
Sep 10, 2025
Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. 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. SALES INTERN IN FRENCH United Rentals, la plus grande compagnie de location d'equipement au monde, propose une opportunite passionnante pour un(e) stagiaire a l'interne pret(e) a developper sa carriere chez le leader de l'industrie. Afin d'entretenir notre formidable succes et notre croissance sans precedent, nous sommes a la recherche d'un(e) candidat(e) qualifie(e) et ambitieux/-euse pour apprendre les differents types d'equipements et leurs applications, tout en offrant un service a la clientele de qualite superieure. Le/la titulaire de ce poste apprendra egalement le processus de vente en consacrant du temps a la vente interne et externe, en mettant constamment l'accent sur l'excellence du service a la clientele. Le/la stagiaire quittera ce poste avec des competences inestimables et une connaissance de l'industrie de United Rentals, dans le but de devenir un associe(e) aux ventes des l'obtention de son diplome. Remarque: ce stage aura lieu l'ete 2023 Les fonctions du/de la stagiaire interne varient selon les services et peuvent comprendre: Participation a la formation en matiere de securite pour garantir le port d'un equipement de protection individuelle adequat, la manipulation sure de l'equipement, le respect des politiques et des procedures de securite, etc. Participation a l'efficacite operationnelle du flux de travail a l'interne sur le chantier. Cela comprendra l'enregistrement du materiel, le lavage du materiel, l'assistance aux clients, etc. Observation des postes de ventes internes et externes afin d'apprendre les roles et responsabilites de chacun et l'importance que United Rentals accorde a l'attention des clients. Formation sur les systemes: RentalMan, Salesforce.com, etc. Participation a des reunions departementales et interfonctionnelles, a des reunions assistees, a des sessions de travail, a des conferences telephoniques et a des reunions sur WebEx Autres responsabilites en fonction des besoins Exigences du poste: Experience professionnelle anterieure pertinente souhaitee Solides competences organisationnelles et interpersonnelles Excellentes aptitudes a la communication orale et ecrite; fortes capacites de presentation Solides competences en matiere d'analyse et d'analyse financiere Bonne maitrise de Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint et Access Capacite a gerer efficacement et simultanement plusieurs taches ou elements de projet Capacite a travailler de maniere independante et aussi en tant que membre d'une equipe Auto-motive(e), avec un grand enthousiasme et un sens de l'urgence Doit etudier dans un programme de B.A./B.Sc. en vente ou avec une majeure dans une discipline connexe Ce poste est considere comme un poste critique en matiere de securite aux fins des politiques et procedures de United Rentals. Why join us? We don't just "talk the talk!" We're an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer: Paid Parental Leave United Compassion Fund Employee Discount Program Career Development & Promotional Opportunities Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only) Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only) Paid Sick Leave An inclusive and welcoming culture Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here. United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance. At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service-leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork-are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewardingcareer. United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.