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Sales Development Intern - Ryan Transportation

Overland Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Sept 2024

About the role

Company Overview Ryan Transportation, a Shamrock brand, is a third-party logistics company specializing in freight brokerage services and managed transportation. Our services have helped companies throughout North America take control of their shipping and improve their supply chains. Shamrock Trading Corporation is the parent company for a family of brands in transportation services, finance and technology. Headquartered in Overland Park, KS, Shamrock is frequently recognized among the “Best Places to Work” in Kansas City and Chicago and was most recently recognized as one of America’s top 100 “Most Loved Workplaces” by Newsweek. We also have offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Laredo, Nashville, Philadelphia and Phoenix. Responsibilities 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.

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

Qualifications

Graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026
Internship runs 6/2/25 through 8/8/25
Major or pursuit of certification in sales, entrepreneurship or professional selling
Desire to pursue a career in sales
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