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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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYXEuZC5Kjo
About This Opportunity
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.
Who We’re Looking For
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.
Why This Role in Richmond
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
What You’ll Experience
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
Why Ryder?
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:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usBbl6L1V6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b24PFgxvVS0
Essential Functions
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
Manage all rental asset processes to include Vehicle PM and cleanliness standards
Meet overall Ryder market share by successfully executing sales and marketing initiatives
Maintain compliance with company, local, state, federal, and other regulatory agencies
Reconcile all customer concerns, issues, and…