Sales Intern

RDO Equipment Co; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Potential for full-time employment

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. invites you to join the Access Your Future Sales Intern program in McKinney, TX. This part-time position offers hands-on exposure to RDO’s Parts, Service, Sales, and Management departments, with training designed to prepare you for a successful career in equipment sales.

You’ll rotate through departments, learn relationship-building and product knowledge, and receive structured training. The program considers potential full-time employment after graduation and requires no

Qualifications

• Self-starter mindset dedicated to learning and contributing.
• Customer-first attitude delivering world-class service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech-savvy with CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through departments to understand daily workflows.
• Build foundational sales skills and product knowledge.
• Engage with customers and participate in team meetings.
• Represent RDO professionally and uphold safety protocols.
• Refer to full job description for complete duties.

Skills

Self-starter

Customer focus

Strong communication

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Education

College student

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Access Your Future Sales Intern will allow this person to gain understanding of the skills necessary to advance into a sales role within RDO Equipment Co. They will learn RDO Equipment Co. processes and procedures used throughout the organization including an understanding of the Parts, Service, Sales, and Management departments. The Access Your Future Sales Intern will serve as a part-time position, typically before the start of a student’s senior year in college.

What’s In It For You

• $23 – $25 / hour
• Paid internship employment at a sponsoring store while attending college.
• A program that sets you up for success: Build your sales foundation by completing a structured training course designed to prepare you for a successful career in equipment sales. Potential for full-time employment upon graduation. To learn more about our Access Your Future Internship Programs page, click here.
• A company that lives by its core values: they’re not just words on a wall – they’re how we work, grow, and lead. Click here to learn more.

Why RDO?

When you join RDO Equipment Co., you’ll become part of an industry-leading team providing a world‑class experience for customers who do vital work. We deal in iron from the world’s leading equipment and technology manufacturers, but we’re a people business first. RDO has grown from humble roots, guided by a family’s values, and shaped by the strengths, voices and entrepreneurism of our team members.

Join RDO Equipment Co. in the McKinney location, where you'll enter a team of people passionate about heavy construction machinery, parts and service. As one of our Texas Construction stores, the McKinney team supplies and services machinery from manufacturers like John Deere, Wirtgen and Topcon. This machinery is vital to progress in industries like mining, construction and oil and gas. Join our team and make an impact on the McKinney community and beyond.

What You Will Do

• Explore dealership operations: Rotate through departments to understand daily workflows and the value of teamwork.
• Build sales skills: Learn relationship development, product knowledge, inventory management, and how to navigate company systems and processes.
• Engage and grow: Participate in customer interactions, team meetings, and company-sponsored training while representing RDO professionally.
• Represent RDO with pride: Maintain a professional image, following safety protocols, and supporting a positive team environment.
• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, view the full job description here.

What You Will Need

• Self-starter mindset: Take initiative and show a strong desire to learn and contribute.
• Customer-first attitude: Demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to world-class service.
• Strong communication: Bring interpersonal and written skills to support customers and team members.
• Tech-savvy approach: Be comfortable using a CRM platform, computers, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Valid work authorization: Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Connected culture: McKinney’s team members stay connected through team lunches and other culture-building activities.
• New facility: State-of-the-art service shop and store.
• Community engagement: We regularly get requests from schools for “Touch a truck.” We wash the truck and trailer, and we stage the equipment. It is similar to a car show. We are also involved with the local FFA chapters and regularly do a steak cook-off with them.
• A focus on safety: Management and other team members look out for the safety of others in the shop and around equipment. We always celebrate 100-day safety streaks.
• Team building: We regularly have events store-wide and department-wide. These include outings to Top Golf, indoor gun ranges, simulators and guided fishing trips. Themed parties during the holidays, milestones and birthdays.