ProSales Intern

Job Purpose
The ProSales Associate Internship is designed for early career individuals who are eager to explore a future in sales within the equipment rental industry. This 10 week program provides hands on exposure to Herc Rentals’ people, products, systems, and branch operations. Interns will learn the foundational elements of the ProSales career path while developing the skills needed to pursue future opportunities—including potential placement in the Black and Gold Academy, Herc’s premier early career sales development program.

This internship is ideal for driven, competitive, career minded students or recent graduates who want real world sales and operational experience within a Fortune 1000 organization.

Why Join Herc Rentals as a ProSales Intern?

Gain exposure to a Fortune 1000 industry leader.
Build real world sales experience in the equipment rental industry.
Receive mentorship from branch leaders and sales professionals.
Develop a clear pathway into Herc’s Black and Gold Academy upon graduation.
Make an immediate impact while learning an exciting industry from the ground up.

What you will do...
During the structured 10 week curriculum, interns will progressively build competencies through:

Foundational Learning & Orientation

Participate in branch orientation, new hire onboarding, and safety training during your first week.
Gain exposure to Herc Rentals’ systems, tools, processes, and equipment.
Sales & Field Development

Work alongside Territory Sales Representatives to observe customer interactions and sales best practices.
Visit customer job sites to understand project needs, equipment applications, and sales opportunities.
Support lead generation activities, customer outreach efforts, and develop in-person customer relations.
Gain visibility with branch and senior leadership across the organization.
Operational Training & Hands On Experience

Equipment Knowledge: Learn equipment categories, functions, and applications; understand what equipment is used for and how it operates.
System Training: Learn Point of Sales basics, including entering customer reservations, sales orders, returns, and reviewing equipment availability.
Career Exploration

Understand the career path into the ProSales Associate (Black and Gold Academy) program after graduation.
Build foundational skills for future full time sales opportunities, including Territory Sales Representative roles.

Requirements
Current student or recent graduate pursuing a career in sales or customer facing roles.
0–2 years of customer service or sales related experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed.

Skills
Strong interest in sales, operations, or business development.
Ability to work in a fast paced, hands on environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Competitive, self motivated, and goal oriented.
Willingness to learn, take initiative, and apply feedback.
Time management skills and ability to multitask.
Passion for customer relationships and problem solving.
Flexibility to adapt to changing branch needs and tasks.
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds frequently.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors when required of the job.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks; stretch, turn, twist, and reach overhead; bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods of time.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.