Business Development Associate - RTS Carrier Services

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Job description

Description

Company Overview

RTS Carrier Services, a Shamrock brand, is a leading provider of fuel and maintenance savings programs for trucking companies. Our customers have access to exclusive discounts on diesel fuel, tires, preventative maintenance, lodging and more.

Shamrock Trading Corporation is the parent company for a family of brands in transportation services, finance and technology. Headquartered in Overland Park, KS, Shamrock has regularly been named one of the Kansas City Business Journal's "Best Places to Work." We also have offices in Chicago, Dallas, Laredo, Midland, Nashville and Atlanta.

Responsibilities

RTS Carrier Services and Shamrock Trading Corporation are looking for a Business Development Associate. This sales position is responsible for prospecting, qualifying and closing new accounts for RTS Carrier Services. The Business Development Associate will focus on selling to new customers while developing and growing existing accounts. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated with an outgoing, ambitious and dynamic sales personality.

• Understand and perform all processes from lead generation and prospecting to qualifying and closing new accounts
• Develop new business deals, negotiate business terms and lead negotiation process
• Identify and develop strategic sales efforts and divisional cross-sell opportunities
• Ensure all required processes are used to maximize performance and yield and achieve consistency with strategies set by senior management
• 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 and assist in developing documentation for new models
• Assist in product marketing, including product launch management, new business development, presentations, sales tools and competitive analysis
• Continually refine all processes as necessary to stay in front of customers in relevant industries
• Track metrics for all programs and activities
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of one year of sales or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of sales development process and driving new sales revenue
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, multi-product line within sales force
• Desire to work in a competitive sales and team environment
• Strong strategic planning and analysis skills in sales, marketing, and business (competitive) strategy
• Strong public speaking skills, interpersonal skills and personal presence
• Capacity to assume more significant executive responsibilities over time
• Bilingual skills are a plus. Must be able to read and write fluently in both languages.
  
  

Benefits Package

At Shamrock we hire bright, ambitious people and give them the tools they need to be successful. By investing in training and development, we hope to become a long-term career for employees, where there are always opportunities for advancement. Shamrock also offers a premier set of benefits for employees and their families:

• Medical: Fully-paid healthcare, dental and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents
• Financial: Generous company 401(k) contributions and employee stock ownership after one year
• Wellness: Onsite gym, jogging trail and discounted membership to nearby fitness center
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive PTO and paid leave options