Sales Intern - Summer 2019
Company Overview
Shamrock Trading Corporation is the parent company for a family of brands providing transportation logistics and financial services. Headquartered in Overland Park, KS, Shamrock has been voted one of Kansas City’s “Best Places to Work” for the last four years. We also have offices in Chicago, Dallas, Midland and Nashville.
With an average annual revenue growth of 25% since 1986, Shamrock’s success is attributed to three key factors: hiring the best people, cultivating long-term relationships with our customers and continually evolving in the marketplace.
Responsibilities
As a sales intern with Shamrock Trading Corporation, you will obtain direct sales and client relationship experience within the transportation industry. Our interns sell alongside Shamrock’s sales and business development teams to gain valuable knowledge in customer relations, sales techniques, negotiation skills and industry knowledge.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced and multi-product line inside sales force
- Interface with sales staff to understand all processes from lead generation to prospecting to qualifying and closing on new accounts
- Develop new business deals, negotiate business terms, and lead negotiation process
- Track metrics for all programs and activities. Continually refine all processes as necessary stay in front of customers in relevant industries
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum three plus years of college experience; maintain a strong GPA
- Graduation date of December 2019 or May 2020
- Excellent time management and verbal communication skills
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in the transportation or finance industries
- Ability to demonstrate skills necessary to perform in a fast-paced, team environment
- Self-directed and strong problem-solving skills
- Multilingual skills are a plus