Explore Early Careers for Students + New College Grads

Welcome to the Starting Line

Let's Build Tomorrow Together

The starting line of a great career can begin here, now.  Our early career development programs are designed to provide a variety of growth, mentorship, real-world experiences and opportunities to help you explore different career paths so you can find the role where you can make the biggest impact. Explore more today about what we offer, including:

    • For Students: The Starting Line program – paid 12-week summer internships at our New Hampshire headquarters.
    • For Recent College Graduates: Accelerate Early Career Rotation program – Immersive one-year paid full-time apprenticeship (benefits and bonus eligible) that’s part of a comprehensive early career development path at Merchants Fleet designed to transition to the perfect role for you!

For Students

The Starting Line (paid internships)

The Starting Line program offers students 12-week paid summer internships at our New Hampshire headquarters.

Apply to the Starting Line program at Merchants Fleet – a 12-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.

  • Credit & Risk Management
  • ESG & Innovation
  • Technology
  • Acquisitions
  • Financial Operations
  • Sales Enablement
  • Mobility Operations
  • Fleet Registration

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 2024 or 2025.
  • 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.
  • Currently accepting applications for the Summer 2023 Starting Line program cohort – see listings to apply for the best group for your background and interests.

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 Accelerate program once they graduate from school.

For Recent College Grads

Accelerate: Early Career Rotation program

The Accelerate Early Career Rotation program is an immersive one-year paid full-time apprenticeship (benefits and 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 Accelerate 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.

  • Financial Operations Track
  • Marketing and Human Resources Track
  • Fleet Operations Track
  • Sales Enablement Track

Fast Facts

  • Candidates should hold a recently completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or expected graduation by May 2023.
  • All Accelerate program associate roles are currently located full-time at the Merchants Fleet headquarters in Hooksett, NH.
  • Currently accepting applications for the 2023 Accelerate program cohort – see listings to apply for the best group for your background and interests.

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)! Accelerate 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.

Picture Yourself Here

Merchants Fleet was founded on a philosophy that puts you in the driver’s seat. For more than 60 years we’ve been giving our clients flexible, customized, and consistent fleet management solutions they can rely on. Today Merchants Fleet is the fastest growing fleet management company in the United States, driving toward ambitious goals including helping 50% of our customers switch to electric-powered transportation by 2025.

Great Experiences

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I am truly impressed with the professional development opportunities that have been made available to me so early on in my career at Merchants. The leadership team is involved with employees and provide a level of mentorship that I haven’t experienced at any other company.

Sarah Davis
Executive Marketing Specialist

 

Internships + Early Career Tracks

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Brendan P. Keegan

Chairman, CEO & President
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Jeanine L. Charlton

Senior Vice President & Chief Technology & Digital Officer
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Alicia Hart

Vice President, Human Resources
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Amanda E. Rogers

Vice President, Marketing & Innovation

Our Values

Service

We Commit to the Most High-Touch & Responsive Service in the Industry

Integrity

We Believe that Doing Business With the Utmost Integrity is the Only Way to Do Business

Flexibility

We are Creative, Entrepreneurial, and Nimble in Our Solutions

Community

We Believe in Giving Back Our Time, Energy and Resources to Make a Better World

Innovation

We Cultivate Out-of-the-Box Thinking, Continuous Improvement, and Technology

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Want to join our team? Find out about our employee programs and benefits as well as our open positions.

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