Sales Executive - Early Career | Field-Based

at World Fuel Corp. in Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Job Description

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
Sales Executive - Early Career | Field-Based
Location: Kansas City
Compensation: $50,000 base + uncapped commission
Perks: Car allowance + mileage reimbursement, company phone and laptop
Start Your Sales Career With Impact
If you are competitive, driven, and ready to build a career where your effort directly impacts your success, this is your opportunity.
We are looking for high potential, early career talent who want to break into sales and grow quickly. In this role, you will start with your own book of business while spending significant time in the field building relationships and winning new customers.
You will be trained, mentored, and supported by experienced sales leaders. If you bring the drive and a hunter mentality, we will give you the tools to succeed.
What You Will Be Selling
You will represent World Fuel's Cardlock and commercial fuel solutions, helping businesses manage fuel costs, improve efficiency, and keep their operations running. This is a relationship-driven, business-to-business sales role where you will make a direct impact on how your customers operate every day.
What You Will Do

Start with a portfolio of approximately 50 active customer accounts

Grow existing relationships while identifying new revenue opportunities

Spend time in the field prospecting, meeting customers, and closing new business

Build a strong pipeline through outreach, networking, and referrals

Learn how to deliver value-based solutions to commercial customers

Execute territory plans and consistently meet or exceed sales goals

Partner with internal teams to support onboarding and customer success
What We Are Looking For

Recent graduate or up to 2 years of experience in sales, customer service, or a related field

Strong desire to build a long-term career in sales

Competitive, driven, and motivated to win

High energy with a strong work ethic and resilience

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Willingness to be in the field and learn through hands-on experience

Coachable with a true hunter mentality
What You Will Gain

Base salary of $50,000 plus uncapped commission

A book of business from day one to help you ramp quickly

Car allowance and mileage reimbursement for field travel

Company phone and laptop

Structured training and ongoing mentorship from experienced leaders

Clear path to grow into higher earning sales roles

Real world experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program and wellness support

Access to LinkedIn Learning and career development resources
Why World Fuel
At World Fuel, we invest in people who want to grow. This is more than an entry-level role - it is the starting point for a long-term sales career. If you are hungry, coachable, and ready to build something, this is where it starts.
Ready to Get Started?
If you are ready to take ownership, build relationships, and grow your career in sales, we would love to connect.

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World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

World Fuel Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to workplace Diversity.