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For College Students

Starting Line: Internship Program for College Students

The STARTING LINE program offers ambitious college students a 10-week paid summer internship at our New Hampshire headquarters.

Apply to the Starting Line program at Merchants Fleet – a 10-week paid summer internship opportunity designed to jumpstart your exploration of a rewarding career. This structured program connects you with a dedicated mentor within a specific area of interest that aligns with your educational goals and aspirations – and allows for exposure to all facets of what it’s like to work at the fastest-growing Fleet Management company in North America.

While applying, you will have the option to indicate if there is a specific area you are interested in — we’ll work with you during the application process to identify the best fit based on your interests and our business needs.

TYPICAL BUSINESS AREAS available (indicate your preference when you apply):

• Technology Help Desk
• Operations
• Sales Enablement
• Fleet Sales
• Electric Vehicles

Fast Facts

• Candidates should be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Associate’s program at an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA, with anticipated graduation in 2026 or 2027.
• All Starting Line internships are currently located at the Merchants Fleet headquarters in Hooksett, NH. Parking is free on-site and we encourage ride-sharing with other participants. 
• Learn more and reach out to Joe today: You’ll need a resume, an optional brief cover letter and be ready to select your first choice of business area; 2024 cohort is closed, but we accept applications for this program on a rolling basis — #enjoythejourney #earlycareers

An Internship at Merchants Fleet will give you valuable real-world experience while you are still a student. It will enable you to apply your education in an environment that is both intellectually challenging and rewarding.

At the end of your time with us, you will have a greater understanding of what we do and how closely our career offerings match your career ambitions. Bonus: Successful Starting Line program participants are automatically invited to apply for the intensive one-year Next Gear program once they graduate.

For Recent College Grads

Next Gear: Early Career Rotation program

The NEXT GEAR Early Career Rotation program is an immersive one-year paid full-time apprenticeship (benefits + bonus eligible) for recent college graduates that’s part of an innovative development track at Merchants Fleet designed to transition to the perfect full-time role for you!

This structured program connects you with a dedicated mentor within a specific area of interest that aligns with your educational goals and aspirations – and allows for exposure to all facets of what it’s like to work at the fastest-growing Fleet Management company in North America.

All Next Gear tracks include rotations through a variety of business units and teams to provide you ample opportunities, leadership access, and rewarding experiences during your early career journey at Merchants Fleet.

• Sales
• Innovation & Product Development
• Operations
• Business Transformation

Fast Facts

• Candidates should hold a recently completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or expected graduation by May 2025.
• All Next Gear program associate roles are currently located full-time at the Merchants Fleet headquarters in Hooksett, NH. Parking is free on-site and we encourage ride-sharing with other participants.
• Learn more and reach out to Joe today: You’ll need a resume, an optional brief cover letter and be ready to select your first choice of business area; 2024 cohort is closed, but we accept applications for this program on a rolling basis — #enjoythejourney #earlycareers

The key objective of this unique program is to allow you to surface your career strengths and interests through meaningful, challenging work experiences – resulting in a better informed choice for your next role (hopefully with us)! Next Gear program graduates are regularly offered promotions, on the fast track to becoming our new generation of innovative leaders at Merchants Fleet. Associates in this program are full-time employees eligible for full-time benefits and the annual Total Rewards Incentive Program. See job listings for more information.