Sales and Operations Intern

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Date: May 18, 2023

Location: Fairfield, New Jersey, United States

Company: Herc Rentals

 

Req #: 56127

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $2.7 billion as of September 30, 2022. 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 350 locations and has approximately 6,600 employees in North America.

 

We serve a diverse group of customers in a wide array of industries. We support professional con-tractors in construction and remediation. Our industrial customers include large industrial plants, refineries and petrochemical operations, automotive and aerospace manufacturers. We support government and infrastructure projects at the municipal, state and federal level. And, we continue to expand our services for customers in commercial and retail, healthcare, hospitality, recreation, and entertainment and special events.

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

Requirements

    Professional Experience

    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)

    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

    Mechanic Tool reimbursement of up to $300 per year

    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.


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