Rental Sales Trainee

Job Description:

Launch Your Sales Career with a Clear Path to Outside Sales and Leadership Position Details

Location:

Onsite, Richmond, VA (Overbrook Rd)

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Employment Type:

Full-Time Compensation: $55,000 base salary Benefits:
Full Benefits Package Included Learn about the day in the life of a Rental Management Trainee:

Do you love the energy of sales and want a real path to grow your career? The Ryder Rental Sales Trainee role (part of our Rental Management Trainee program) is an 18 to 24 month accelerated career development experience built to develop the next generation of Ryder sales and rental leaders. This program is fast-paced and touches every aspect of the business unit.

You’ll receive hands‑on training across Sales and Marketing, Operations, Finance and Human Resources, giving you the full toolkit to step into an outside sales role with confidence.

We’re looking for someone who is genuinely excited about a career in sales. Recent college graduates are welcome to apply, and candidates who have some sales experience and know what a day in the life of sales looks like, including cold calling, will stand out.

A clear next step:
This role is the launch point to Ryder’s Rental Account Manager (outside sales) position, the primary path to rental leadership Real sales experience from day one:
Handle inbound sales, make outbound prospecting calls and generate leads right from the rental counter Learn from a pro:
Work side by side with a tenured rental counter rep with 8+ years at Ryder who will mentor and train you A strong local market:
Based at our Overbrook Rd location, with two other Richmond area locations all within 10 minutes

Over 18 to 24 months, you’ll build expertise across every core area of the business:
Sales and Marketing – Drive revenue through inbound sales, outbound solicitation and lead generation for rental, lease and used vehicle sales Operations – Manage rental assets, vehicle PM standards, and day-to-day location performance Finance – Understand the P&L drivers behind a high‑performing rental operation Human Resources – Learn how to build, develop, and lead a team Customer Relationship Management – Resolve customer concerns and grow a loyal customer base Compliance & Regulatory – Ensure alignment with company, local, state, and federal requirements

Ryder isn’t just a great place to grow your career. It’s a company that has been recognized time and again for excellence, integrity and its commitment to people:
One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America – Newsweek America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes World’s Most Admired Companies – Fortune Magazine Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation – Women in Trucking Overdrive Award – General Motors Food Logistics’ Top 3PL Award – SDC EXEC Reader’s Choice Excellence Awards – Inbound Logistics Top Women to Watch in Transportation Supplier Environmental Excellence Award – Verizon We’re also committed to a greener future.

Ryder operates the largest electric vehicle (EV) fleet footprint in the United States. Hear directly from the people who work here:  

• Handle the sales process for inbound calls as well as outbound solicitation
• Maintain current and accurate data within the company’s marketing database
• Responsible for generating rental, lease, and used vehicle sales leads
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