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Transition to top opportunities

At United Rentals, we offer a seamless and supportive transition for recent graduates from academics to their professional careers. As a Fortune 500 company, we’re able to offer strong earning potential shortly after graduation. New Grads tend to start in either a Sales Associate role in one of our 1,200+ branches in conjunction with our Sales Development Program Centers. Starting in these positions will lead to opportunities as an Outside Sales Representative. We teach and mentor on the best ways to sell and provide solutions for customers, as well as about our product advantages and differentiating features.

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Sales Development Program

Build a sales career with an industry leader

If you’re looking to start or switch to a career in sales, United Rentals provides a comprehensive Sales Development Program to help you learn the construction and equipment rental business. You’ll learn all aspects of our sales processes, market strategy and branch operations, as well as explore territory coverage, persuasive selling, product knowledge and CRM tools. You’ll also:

Leverage marketing and sales tools to identify and sell new customers and recover dormant customers
Qualify and quantify existing customer needs using our CRM and persuasive selling
Set up meetings for our outside sales team and deliver on customer requests over the phone
Drive overall active customer growth, used sales and rental revenue growth
Learn how to use our IT systems for quotes, rental, sales, reservations and territory management
Coordinate with all branch departments to ensure customer satisfaction
Negotiate prices on equipment rentals and sales

Upon program completion, you will have the opportunity to become an Outside Sales Representative in one of our 1,200+ locations.

Internships

Learn how a Fortune 500 company works

If you’re looking for an active internship, one where you are in the field exploring, learning and earning, the United Rentals Internship is for you. The world’s largest equipment rental supplier, we offer sales and service tech internships at a number of our 1,200+ locations. In our 10-week programs, you will:

Gain knowledge of the everyday functions and processes of a United Rentals branch
Learn key positions within the company by shadowing our experts
Become certified to use our equipment
Engage with our teams to learn key business processes
Earn competitive pay, college credits and valuable training
Network with other interns to share ideas and experiences
Gain real employment experience and a possible future career with United Rentals

For our sales internships, you will also:

Receive exposure to our sales process and generate leads.
Be part of our summer scavenger hunt competition.
Gain sales experience while exploring a future career path in sales.

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For our service tech internships, you will also:

Be highly engaged with daily functions and processes.
Learn to inspect, test, prepare and repair rental equipment.
Enhance your equipment knowledge while gaining strong mechanical skills.
Interact with a Service Team that is invested in your future.

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Meet Our Recent Interns:

Caroline

Intern, John Molson School of Business

I did not expect to learn about so many different aspects of the company. This internship always stayed exciting, as I was constantly learning new and different things about United Rentals.

Hanna

Intern, University of New Orleans

The internship program exceeded my expectations in many ways. I didn't expect to travel so much to other branches and local jobsites, but that was my favorite part of the program, as well as ride-alongs with the truck drivers.

Alma

Intern, University of Texas at El Paso

I thought that the company went above and beyond to improve my experience as an intern.

Kenneth

Intern, Auburn University

I gained a lot of knowledge within sales that I can take with me wherever I go. I also learned a lot about United Rentals and feel comfortable having this as a job option after college.

Nichole

Intern, University of Alabama

This was more than just a summer job because everyone that I met helped me develop as a professional and a person. Learning across operations, sales and management, I was able to appreciate and understand each aspect of the company.

Briana

Outside Sales Rep, University of Minnesota

My favorite part about the internship is that each day was different and exciting. I assisted inside and outside sales reps and worked closely with my branch manager on leads and quotes for potential big jobs. I learned so much and have become passionate about the industry.

Lexi

Intern, Kansas State University

Since becoming an intern in June of 2019, I have grown more as a person, than I ever thought could happen. United Rentals Internship program is one of the best I have ever come across and I am so thankful I was offered this opportunity. The team members at my branch in Manhattan have become my family and I truly could not continue to learn about this industry without their guidance, support, and belief in me.

Kacie

Intern, Auburn University

The internship program at United Rentals is structured to provide interns with a full understanding of the company. I had the opportunity to work first-hand with different parts of the branch while learning what exactly makes United Rentals successful. The best piece of advice I could provide to a student considering an internship with United Rentals is to immerse yourself in all parts of the branch! United Rentals truly is one big family. Their values are ones I am proud to identify with and I am so thankful to have completed this internship!