About Shamrock Trading Corporation
RTS 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
Shamrock Trading Corporation is seeking dynamic and ambitious students interested in pursuing a career in sales. This sales internship offers valuable insights into the transportation and finance industries, providing hands-on experience in a fast-paced sales environment. This role will provide the opportunity to be immersed in our fuel, factoring, and brokerage sales teams, allowing interns to gain a comprehensive understanding of all sectors. It is ideal for a self-motivated individual with a passion for sales who is eager to learn and grow in a competitive business setting.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the sales team in retaining existing clients and identifying potential new business opportunities.
- Support the maintenance of strong client relationships through effective communication and timely assistance.
- Learn and execute processes from lead generation to 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 effectively present and explain our financial products to clients, emphasizing their value.
- Assist in various product marketing activities, including the preparation of sales tools and competitive analysis.
- Help 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 all programs and activities to identify growth opportunities.
- Continually refine processes to maintain relevance in the industry and stay ahead of competitors.
- Ensure all required processes are used to maximize performance and achieve consistency with senior management’s strategies.
What You’ll Bring
- Pursuing a degree in business, sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, supply chain management, economics, or related fields with a desire to pursue a career in sales
- Expected graduation in December 2027 or May 2028
- Internship runs 6/7/27 through 8/13/27.
- Self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed in a competitive sales environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively.
- Critical thinking and negotiation skills, with a focus on achieving client satisfaction and business growth.
- Excellent time-management, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.); experience with Salesforce is a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Multilingual abilities 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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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in business, sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, supply chain management, economics, or a related field, with interest in a sales career
- Expected graduation in December 2027 or May 2028
- Availability for the internship from June 7, 2027 through August 13, 2027
- Self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed in a competitive sales environment
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Effective communication skills
- Critical thinking and negotiation skills
- 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
- Salesforce experience
- Multilingual abilities
Shamrock Trading Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Shamrock Trading Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Shamrock Trading Corporation.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical, dental, and vision premiums are fully paid for employees and eligible dependents, with spouse coverage available when no other employer plan exists. This structure meaningfully lowers the cost of coverage for families.
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Retirement Support — A 3% safe-harbor 401(k) contribution is provided regardless of employee deferral, with additional company contributions historically noted. This employer funding bolsters retirement savings even for newer hires.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Ownership Plan is company-funded after one year, enabling employees to build ownership value over time. Materials highlight ESOP contributions alongside the 401(k) program.
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What We Do
Shamrock Trading Corporation is the parent company for a family of brands in transportation services, finance and technology. Our brands include Ryan Transportation, RTS Financial, RTS International, RTS Carrier Services and ProTransport. Headquartered in Overland Park, KS with 9 offices across the U.S., Shamrock has been regularly named “Best Places to Work” by the Kansas City Business Journal
