Summer Business Development Intern: Direct Sales

Southwest Airlines Co.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Travel privileges

Job summary

Southwest Airlines Co. is seeking a Summer 2027 Business Development Intern to support the Direct Sales Team within the Southwest Business department in Dallas, TX. The 12-week program runs May 18–August 8, 2027, with a pay rate of $21–$24 per hour and possible stipends based on eligibility.

You will handle prospecting, lead qualification, appointments, and documentation in Salesforce while collaborating on corporate travel partnerships and program promotions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required.
• Progress toward degree in Professional Sales, Marketing, Business, Hospitality or similar.
• Progress toward a 4-year undergraduate degree preferred.
• To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student and have at least 3 semesters remaining.
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify inbound and outbound leads via cold calling and email campaigns.
• Schedule appointments and maintain relationships with qualified leads for account manager.
• Document all sales activities in Salesforce.
• Meet or exceed weekly/monthly lead generation goals.
• Provide customer support to Southwest Business Team and customers.
• Participate in ad hoc sales projects, promotions, and planning.
• Negotiate and implement corporate agreements including Rapid Rewards Business and Meetings program.

Skills

Lead generation

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Opportunity assessment

Education

High School diploma

Progress toward degree in Professional Sales/Marketing/Business/Hospitality

Enrollment as full-time student

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Progress toward 4-year undergrad degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Southwest Airlines Co. is seeking a Summer 2027 Business Development Intern to support the Direct Sales Team within the Southwest Business department in Dallas, TX. The 12-week program runs May 18–August 8, 2027, with a pay rate of $21–$24 per hour and possible stipends based on eligibility.

You will handle prospecting, lead qualification, appointments, and documentation in Salesforce while collaborating on corporate travel partnerships and program promotions.