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Sales Intern (Paid)

United Rentals

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Knoxville, TN
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

United Rentals is seeking a branch Sales Intern to learn the sales process through exposure to inside and outside sales, with a focus on customer service. The intern will participate in branch operations, safety training, and sales activities, and receive training on company systems. The role is intended to build skills and industry knowledge, with the goal of becoming a Sales Associate after earning a degree.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational Skills, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredOral Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredPresentation Skills, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredFinancial Analysis, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredWord, requiredExcel, requiredPowerPoint, requiredAccess, requiredMultitasking, requiredIndependent Work, requiredTeamwork, requiredSelf-Motivation, required

Qualifications

Prior Relevant Work Experience, nice to haveBA/BS in Sales or Related Major, required

Benefits

Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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.

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 2026) 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:

Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings (http://unitedrentalsbenefits.com/)

For Canadian benefits, click here (https://unitedrentalsbenefitscanada.com/)

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 [email protected] 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 rewarding career.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 565 open Sales Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$19–20/hr375 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 10 open Sales Intern jobs in Tennessee and 565 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 200 of the 565 open Sales Intern jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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