Sales Intern

Jackson Durham; Dallas (TX); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Jackson Durham is offering an internship position in Dallas, Texas, for students interested in the event design industry. Interns will learn various aspects of event management, including sales, marketing, and customer relationship management. This opportunity is perfect for individuals eager to gain practical experience in a highly successful small business.

Interns will have the chance to collaborate on events, engage with clients, and contribute to the organization of vendor files, event schedules, and budgets. Interested candidates must be located in the Dallas‑Fort Worth area and committed to the internship for a full semester or summer.

Qualifications

• Must be a student at a 4 year university.
• Serious interest in the event design industry.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sales, marketing, and customer relationship management.
• Help with proposal writing and event planning.
• Participate in site inspections and social media networking.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Time-management

Education

Student at a 4 year university

Job description

Jackson Durham is a full service floral and event design company rich in experience, impeccable design, and unparalleled customer service. The collaboration between business partners Sara Fay Egan, Heath Alan Ray, and Charles Vance bring together a perfectly curated party. While Jackson Durham has offices in Dallas, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia, their event design team has executed many successful weddings and events both nationally and internationally. Their keen attention to detail ensures memorable, breathtaking events. They strive to take each client’s individual style and create a uniquely designed event that mirrors the client’s personality. Whether it is a hometown or destination wedding, an intimate soiree or a grand philanthropic event, Jackson Durham can orchestrate all of your event decor needs.

Job Description

Interested in learning about the event industry? Want to know the ins and outs of event design and operating a highly successful small business? We are looking for an outgoing, detail‑orientated, hard working and creative intern to join our team at Jackson Durham Floral and Event Design in Dallas.

Through our internship program you will learn everything there is to know about the event design industry and what it takes to run a small business. As a Jackson Durham intern, you will gain experience in the following areas: sales, marketing, customer relationship management, accounting and finance, event design, project management and more! Interns have the opportunity to contribute to every facet of our growing company, and Jackson Durham is always accepting resumes for spring, summer and fall internships.

Some things you can expect as a Jackson Durham intern:

• Client qualifying and interaction
• Proposal writing and editing
• Creating event schedules, budgets and event checklists
• Organization of vendor, client and event files
• Invoicing and corresponding with the accounting department
• Understanding event day timelines and project management
• Utilize sourcing skills to assist in placing orders and processing orders
• Working select weekends on events from install to breakdown
• Social media networking
• Brainstorming and problem-solving
• Site inspections

Qualifications

• Must be a student at a 4 year university
• Full semester or full summer commitment
• Must be located in the Dallas‑Fort Worth area
• School credit must be given
• Serious interest in the event design industry
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Great work ethic
• Must be responsible, dependable and professional
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs
• Organization and time-management skills