Shamrock Sales Intern

Shamrock Trading Corporation • Overland Park, KS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Shamrock Trading Corporation is seeking dynamic and ambitious students interested in pursuing a career in sales. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced sales environment and insight into the transportation and finance industries. Interns will work with the fuel, factoring, and brokerage sales teams to gain a broad understanding of the company’s business sectors. The role is suited to a self-motivated student eager to learn and grow in a competitive business setting. Regular onsite attendance is essential for collaboration, real-time problem-solving, customer and operational responsiveness, team meetings, and occasional onsite training. The internship runs from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in business, sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, supply chain management, economics, or a related field, with a desire to pursue a sales career.
• Expected graduation in December 2027 or May 2028.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed in a competitive sales environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively.
• Critical-thinking and negotiation skills, with a focus on client satisfaction and business growth.
• Excellent time-management, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Salesforce.
• Multilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sales team with retaining existing clients and identifying potential new business opportunities.
• Support strong client relationships through effective communication and timely assistance.
• Learn and execute processes from lead generation through qualifying and closing new accounts.
• Develop new business by managing an existing book of business and prospecting new leads.
• Sell and cross-sell the company’s value propositions to maximize profitability.
• Learn to present and explain financial products to clients, emphasizing their value.
• Assist with product marketing activities, including preparing sales tools and conducting competitive analysis.
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing client accounts.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Communicate client needs clearly and ensure timely delivery of solutions.
• Participate in strategic planning, including corporate positioning, competitive analysis, customer segment selection, and penetration plans.
• Assess market potential, competitive pricing, and profitability for existing business models.
• Track and analyze metrics for programs and activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Refine processes to maintain industry relevance and stay ahead of competitors.
• Use required processes to maximize performance and align with senior management’s strategies.

Benefits

• Uncapped commission, competitive base salary, and ongoing opportunities for professional advancement.
• Industry-leading training programs, including a Freight Immersion Training (FIT) Program for sales employees entering the transportation industry.
• Fully paid healthcare, dental, and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents, plus 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 PTO and fully paid holidays.
• Opportunities to volunteer in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern