Sales Development Intern

About Shamrock Trading Corporation

Ryan Transportation is part of Shamrock Trading Corporation, a family of brands that has been serving the transportation and logistics industries since 1986. Shamrock offers factoring solutions, export financing, third-party logistics, a fuel card program and trucking technology.

Shamrock’s mission since the start has been to create value and success for our customers, our partners and our people. Strong ethics, dedication to our customers and close attention to the marketplace are critical to the success and growth of the Shamrock brands. Shamrock is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, with multiple offices throughout the U.S. Overland Park is a great place to live, work and play, being conveniently located within driving distance of everything Kansas City has to offer. Housed within the heart of Overland Park, our offices include 4 gorgeous towers on the East and West sides of Metcalf Ave. With a heavy community presence and a winning culture, Shamrock is a great place to work in Overland Park!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our award-winning culture is a testament to our commitment to growth, recognition and empowerment. From day one, we prioritize employees first, encouraging them to think and act like owners and providing endless opportunities for growth and self-development, both personally and professionally. Shamrock has been recognized as one of America’s 2025 “Most Loved Workplaces” by Newsweek.

At Shamrock, we hire bright, ambitious people and give them the tools they need for a successful, long-term career here. Shamrock also offers a premier set of benefits for employees and their families:

• Unlimited Earnings: Uncapped commission, competitive base salary and ongoing opportunities to advance your professional career  
• Training and Development: Industry-leading training programs, including a Freight Immersion Training (FIT) Program for sales employees entering the transportation industry  
• Medical: Fully paid healthcare, dental and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents, and gym benefits  
• Financial: Generous company 401(k) contributions, employee stock ownership after one year and free resources to build long-term financial security  
• Recognition and Awards: Sales incentives, quarterly employee awards and opportunities to celebrate individual and team success  
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive PTO, fully paid time off for holidays and opportunities to volunteer within your community 

Regular onsite attendance is an essential function of this position. The role requires direct collaboration with cross-functional teams, real-time problem-solving, and timely responses to customer and operational needs. As a customer-facing position, onsite presence facilitates efficient communication with colleagues and subject matter experts, enabling effective service delivery and faster resolution of customer inquiries and issues. The role also requires participation in team meetings, operational processes, and occasional onsite trainings that are critical to achieving customer service objectives.

About the Role

Ryan Transportation and Shamrock Trading Corporation are looking for a Sales Development Intern. This 10-week sales internship position is responsible for generating and qualifying leads, setting appointments for the Business Development team to engage with prospects and supporting the sales cycle for our third-party logistics services. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated with an outgoing, ambitious and dynamic sales personality.   

What You’ll Do

• Conduct outbound prospecting to identify and qualify potential customers
• Utilize various channels (phone, email, social media) to initiate contact with decision-makers and influencers.
• Educate gatekeepers and decision-makers on our transportation and logistics services in effort to secure appointment for demos
• Schedule appointments and demos for 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 in CRM software on all leads and activities.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly qualified lead quotas.
• Other duties as assigned 

What You’ll Bring

• Major or pursuit of certification in sales, entrepreneurship or professional selling
• Desire to pursue a career in sales
• Expected graduation in December 2027 or May 2028
• Internship runs 6/7/27 through 8/13/27.   
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with prospects
• Interest in transportation or finance industries
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Multilingual skills are a plus 

Apply Today!

We’re so excited to connect with you! If you want to work with forward-thinking people in an award-winning culture, submit your application today. 

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