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Financial Services, Logistics, FinTech

Business Development Manager - Fuel Sales

Chicago, ILOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$50,000–$75,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • outbound prospecting
  • qualifying
  • closing
  • consultative sales
  • tailored solutions
  • cold calling
  • face-to-face sales
  • customer service
  • project management
  • multi-product sales

Nice to have

  • passion for success
  • long-term growth
  • competitive sales environment
  • team environment
  • ambitious
  • self-motivated

Role summary

Shamrock Trading Corporation is seeking a Business Development Manager for its RTS fuel card program in Chicago. This role focuses on lead generation and outbound prospecting to offer tailored fuel card solutions. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, personable, ambitious, and adaptable, with a proven record in solutions-based sales over the phone and in person. Responsibilities include managing the full sales cycle, building customer relationships, participating in strategic planning, and analyzing market trends. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of business development experience are required, with 5+ years preferred. The company offers uncapped commission, comprehensive benefits, and an award-winning culture.

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. Our Downtown Chicago office is located in the Loop and near all major CTA and Metra Lines. With a state-of-the-art fitness center, sky garden, and options for eats in this office, Shamrock is a great place to work in Downtown Chicago! 

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 and a LEAD Program for aspiring leaders
  • 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 

About the Role

RTS and Shamrock Trading Corporation are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our sales team. This role will focus on lead generation and heavy outbound prospecting to offer tailored solutions that best meet customer needs. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a personable, ambitious and adaptable personality.

What You’ll Do

  • Understand and perform all processes from lead generation and prospecting to qualifying and closing new accounts
  • Conduct consultative sales discussions to assess client needs and present tailored RTS fuel card solutions
  • Identify cross-selling opportunities with other RTS and Shamrock divisions to maximize account value
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with both new and existing customers
  • Assist with high-severity requests or issue escalations as needed
  • Use all required processes to maximize yield according to strategies established by senior management
  • Participate in strategic planning, including market analysis, customer segmentation and penetration strategies
  • Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and market potential to inform and develop documentation for new sales strategies and product positioning
  • Collaborate with product marketing to support launches, create sales tools and deliver compelling presentations
  • Track and analyze key metrics to measure performance and refine sales approaches
  • Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of business development experience required
  • Demonstrated record of success providing professional, solutions-based sales over the phone
  • Experience with high volume (cold calling) and face-to-face sales
  • Excellent customer service and project management skills
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, multi-product sales environment
  • Attention to detail with an interest in comparative and value analysis

What Will Put You Ahead

  • 5+ years of business development experience
  • Passion for success and contributing to the long-term growth of the organization
  • Desire to work in a competitive sales and team environment
  • Ambitious, self-motivated personality with strong communication skills
  • Bilingual skills

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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Having trouble submitting your application? Contact us at Recruiting@shamrocktradingcorp.com for support.

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