ProSales Intern (Richmond VA)

ProSales Intern (Richmond VA) Posting Start Date: 3/17/26 If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: _Herc Employee Career Portal ( Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentalsu2019 parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol u201cHRI.u201d Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 602 locations and has about 9,600 employees in North America as of December 31, 2025. 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 Rentalsu2019 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 opportunitiesu2014including potential placement in the Black and Gold Academy, Hercu2019s 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 experience in both sales and operations. + Receive mentorship from branch leaders and sales professionals. + Develop a clear pathway into Hercu2019s Black and Gold Academy upon graduation. + Make an immediate impact while learning an exciting industry from the ground up. What you will do... Foundational Learning & Orientation + Participate in branch orientation, new hire onboarding, and safety training during your first week. + Gain exposure to Herc Rentalsu2019 systems, tools, processes, and equipment. Operational Training & Hands On Experience Throughout the structured 10 week curriculum, interns will progressively build competencies, including: + Equipment Knowledge: Learn equipment categories, functions, and applications; understand what equipment is used for and how it operates. + System Training: Learn RentalMan basics, including entering reservations, sales orders, returns, and reviewing equipment availability. + Customer Service Skills: Answer inbound calls, write reservations, support walk in customers, and assist with return transactions. + Branch Operations Exposure: Walk the yard, participate in ride alongs, learn credit approval processes, review fuel reports, and understand equipment release and receipt procedures. Sales & Field Development + Shadow 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 and customer outreach efforts. + Gain visibility with branch and senior leadership across the organization. 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. Weekly Internship Outline (Summary) + Weeks 1u20132: Orientation, equipment review, RentalMan basics, meeting teams. + Weeks 3u20134: Counter process training, yard walk, RA entry, equipment availability. + Weeks 5u20136: Credit processes, understanding pricing. + Weeks 7u20138: Return inspections, fuel reports, handling calls, writing reservations. Requirements + Current student or recent graduate pursuing a career in sales or customer facing roles. + 0u20132 years of customer service or sales related experience preferred. + Valid driveru2019s 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. Req #: 67871 Pay Range: $22.00 per hour 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. Apply now

Created: 2026-04-04