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Lighting Unlimited

Sales Internship Program

West Chicago, IL

$22.50/hr

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  • Retirement

Exposure to potential full-time opportunities, including programs such as the Sales Trainee Program. * Competitive hourly pay of $22.50 per hour. * Additional benefit offerings such as medical ...

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CredentialsTypically students or recent graduates, no formal certification requiredSame as Intern Trainee, often students or recent graduates
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised, learning-focusedEntry-level, supervised, learning-focused
Employer UsageUsed interchangeably in many industries, especially in corporate and technical fieldsCommonly used term for temporary, entry-level positions

Both Intern Trainee and Intern roles are entry-level positions aimed at gaining practical experience. The terms are often used interchangeably, with no significant difference in credentials or work environment. Employers typically use these titles to describe temporary roles for students or recent graduates seeking industry exposure.

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Intern Trainees are individuals, often students or recent graduates, who temporarily work at an organization to gain practical experience in a professional setting. Their roles typically involve assisting with projects, learning from experienced staff, and developing industry-specific skills. Internships can be paid or unpaid and usually last for a set period, such as a semester or summer. The goal is to provide hands-on training that complements academic learning and helps interns prepare for future full-time employment.

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Sales Management Trainee Intern- Rockford, IL Fall 2026

Enterprise Holdings

Rockford, IL

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 14 days ago

Enterprise Holdings rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 267 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

111th of 173 rated vehicle equipment hire

Job description

Overview

If you're looking to hit the ground running, the Enterprise Management 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.

From day one as a paid intern with Enterprise, you'll learn what it takes to run a successful business and acquire highly marketable skills in management. Our university/college interns take on the same challenges as our first and second year full-time professionals. It's a team-based environment; and throughout your internship, your peers will be right by your side helping you learn, grow and have fun.

This is a Part-Time position, slated to start Tuesday, September 1st and last for 90 days.  This role is located at our rental office in Rockford, IL - 221 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107.

Responsibilities

When you join our Management Internship Program, you'll soon discover that every day is different because it is filled with new, exciting, rewarding and often unexpected opportunities. For a season, we'll put you in the middle of everything, just like our Management Trainees. We'll give you the chance to develop the skills you need to manage a fleet of vehicles, take care of customers, develop marketing strategies and build relationships with customers and coworkers.

During our internship, you'll use the skills you learn to complete intern projects and engage in some friendly competition with your peers. You may also be eligible for performance incentives and employee referral rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Qualifications
  • Must be a Senior enrolled for the upcoming semester and set to graduate in December 2026.
  • Must have 6 months of customer service, sales and/or leadership experience.
  • Must have a valid driver's license with no more than 2 moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past 3 years.
  • No drug or alcohol related conviction on your record in the past 5 years (i.e., DUI, DWI)
  • 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.
  • 10-11 week commitment (no more than 90 days) with the availability to start during Tuesday, September 1st.
  • Must be available to work 25 hours/week
Employment Type: TEMPORARY

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