Sales and Operations Intern - Herc Rentals Inc

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $3.3 billion as of March 31, 2024. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol "HRI." Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 412 locations and has approximately 7,600 employees in North America.

Short Description

The Sales & Operations Intern position is designed to develop the candidate's knowledge and ability to identify and resolve our customers' needs, coordinate the activities of all personnel within the branch, maintain competitive data, maintain inventory control and provide the reporting and tracking of all daily business activities. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated self-starters who want to enhance their skills on a part-time basis with a company whose reputation speaks for itself while completing their education.

Responsibilities

• Answer customer inquiries and resolve their issues/concerns
• Schedule delivery and pick up of equipment
• Maximize/generate additional sales revenue through superior customer service on all existing orders
• Finalize sales from all inbound inquiries and successful outbound telemarketing
• Provide customers with expert advice on the selection, operation and maintenance of all the various types of equipment
• Generate, process, analyze and review the daily business reports
• Support all team members

Educational Background

High school diploma and/or currently attending a four year educational institution

Conditions of Employment

Retail sales background within the home improvement, equipment sales/rental or telecommunications markets is preferred

Skills

• Ability to drive/operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment preferred
• Ability to engage in natural verbal interaction with customers
• Able to walk into unfamiliar environments and adjust rapidly to the setting
• Attention to detail
• Customer service focused
• Multi-task on multiple assignments within a fast-paced environment
• Solid and proven computer skill set (knowledge of MS Office is preferred)

Compensation Data

$22/hour

Req #: 59456

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

Healthy Pregnancy Program

Tobacco Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.