Summer 2024 - Account Specialist Intern

Overview The Enterprise Truck Rental Division has an exciting opening for a Summer Truck Rental Account Specialist Internship! Our Truck Rental Division provides transportation solutions within the truck rental industry. The Account Specialist Intern is responsible for influencing the buying decision, while exceeding the customer's expectations for service, knowledge and professionalism. The Account Specialist Intern will be knowledgeable of our complete menu of services including vehicle acquisition, maintenance management, insurance management, licensing and cycling of our trucks. From day one as a paid intern with Enterprise, you will gain hands-on experience and knowledge to learn the business, to learn how to ultimately manage the branch and to support the entire operation. The Account Specialist Intern performs duties in all aspects of a branch to become familiar with line and staff functions, operations, management viewpoints and company policies and practices that affect each aspect of the business. If you’re looking to hit the ground running, the Enterprise Account Specialist Internship will help you build valuable business and leadership skills. For a university/college student, the real-world professional experience you’ll receive during the internship will help you stand apart from the crowd, and will be more than just a line on your resume. This position pays $15 / hour and is located at 1616 Bluff Road Columbia, SC 29201   Responsibilities Assist in Branch sales and marketing efforts to increase business and income Prospect and target accounts to develop new business relationshipsUnderstand, communicate and sell optional protection products, rental terms and conditions, vehicle features and benefits as well as fuel options and additional equipmentCreate a strategy to convince prospects of their need to learn about our servicesConduct various meetings with our clients including initial and follow up fact-finding presentations, closing and transition meetings.Build the initial relationship with decision makers and secure referralsCreate custom business solutions to facilitate closing the saleRelationship management with clients after the transition on an as needed basisProvide a high level of customer service by assisting customers and assessing their rental needs in person and/or by phoneEffectively market the company while picking up and/or dropping off customers in a safe and courteous manner and assisting customers as neededConduct follow-up with various customers and businesses, including insurance adjusters or agents, dealerships, body shops, road-side assistance, and mobile vendors.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans Qualifications Must be at least 21 years old Must be currently enrolled in college in a bachelors degree programMust be a graduating in December 2024 or May 2025Must have 6 months (can be non-concurrent) of sales or customer service or marketing or leadership experience.Must have a valid drivers license with no more than 2 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 3 years.No drug or alcohol related conviction (DWI/DUI) on driving record 3 years.Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. DOT Requirements:  We are subject to certain Department of Transportation RegulationsAll applicants must be at least 21 years of age and be qualified to drive under D.O.T. regulations. Applicants will be required to submit an appropriate medical examiner's certificate, or submit to and successfully complete a D.O.T. medical examination.