Sales Intern, Paid

United Rentals

Sales Intern at United Rentals learning sales processes and customer service excellence through hands-on experience. Opportunity to grow into a Sales Associate role upon graduation.

Posted 4/17/2026internshipBraintree • Massachusetts, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 - $31 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisorganizational skillsanalytical skillspresentation skillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Access

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsoral communicationwritten communicationability to handle multiple assignmentsself-motivatedteamworksense of urgency