Sales Development Intern

Shamrock Trading Corporation•Overland Park, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryan Transportation and Shamrock Trading Corporation are seeking a Sales Development Intern for a 10-week sales internship supporting the sales cycle for third-party logistics services. The intern will generate and qualify leads, set appointments for the Business Development team, and help prospects learn about the company’s transportation and logistics services. The role is onsite and involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, customer-facing communication, team meetings, operational processes, and occasional onsite training.

Requirements

Major in or be pursuing certification in sales, entrepreneurship, or professional selling.
Desire to pursue a career in sales.
Expected graduation in December 2027 or May 2028.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with prospects.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
Goal-oriented and self-motivated, with a track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent time-management and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Interest in transportation or finance industries.
Multilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct outbound prospecting to identify and qualify potential customers.
Use phone, email, and social media to contact decision-makers and influencers.
Educate gatekeepers and decision-makers about transportation and logistics services to secure demo appointments.
Schedule appointments and demos for the Business Development team to further assess client needs.
Collaborate with the marketing team as needed to develop targeted outreach campaigns.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of leads and activities in CRM software.
Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly qualified lead quotas.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Uncapped commission, competitive base salary, and ongoing opportunities for professional advancement.
Industry-leading training programs, including the Freight Immersion Training (FIT) Program for sales employees entering the transportation industry.
Fully paid healthcare, dental, and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Gym benefits.
Generous company 401(k) contributions.
Employee stock ownership after one year.
Free resources to build long-term financial security.
Sales incentives and quarterly employee awards.
Competitive paid time off.
Fully paid time off for holidays.
Opportunities to volunteer within the community.