Business Development Spring 2025 Intern - Remote (swa)
Job Description
Department:
Southwest BusinessOur Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
Business Development Spring 2025 Internship - Remote
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Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. We entrust our Interns to make an impact on their Team in real-time projects, work toward Company initiatives, and achieve our Purpose of connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel, all while having fun and developing yourself as a future professional.
Additional details:
Join Southwest as a Spring 2025 Intern, with a 12-week internship lasting from January 28th through April 17th, 2025.
Work fully remotely, with opportunities to connect with your Team and other workgroups virtually and potential to travel to visit our Corporate Campus in Dallas, Texas.
There is limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work off-site. Those ineligible locations are Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.
If you currently reside in an ineligible state, you may relocate to an eligible state and be considered for an internship
Dedicate a minimum of 24 hours each week to your internship responsibilities and tasks, up to 40 hours a week. We recommend checking your spring schedule now to ensure availability.
Receive an hourly pay listed below in “Time Commitment and Pay” and receive a one-time, $1,000 stipend (Paid $500 on first paycheck and $500 at midpoint of internship)
Receive free, unlimited travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel).
Interns will receive any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences
The Direct Sales Team leads direct selling strategy and tactics for Southwest Business. This Team acquires, manages, and grows corporate travel portfolios as well as assesses opportunities, evaluates account performance, and provides data insights to account managers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Business Development Intern may include, but are not limited to:
Prospect and qualify inbound and outbound leads through cold calling and email campaigns, engages Customers and builds rapport in a professional manner.
Schedule appointments and maintain relationships with qualified leads for account manager.
Complete timely and accurate documentation of all sales activities in Salesforce.
Meet or exceed weekly/monthly lead generation goals.
Provide Customer Support to Southwest Business Team and Customers by responding to and managing sales inquiries.
Participate in ad hoc sales projects, promotions, and planning.
Negotiate and implement corporate agreements, including Rapid Rewards Business and the Meetings program.
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process.
Education:
Progress towards a degree in Professional Sales, Marketing, Business, Hospitality or similar degree required.
Sales Classes or a part of a collegiate Sales program preferred.
Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferred
To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship
At least one semester remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application
Experience:
Cold calling, sales role play, customer engagement and prospecting preferred.
Sales experience/interest is preferred.
Previous Internship in similar fields including sales, marketing or general business preferred.
Previous Customer Support experience preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite functions required.
Experience using Salesforce preferred.
Basic knowledge of Southwest Business products preferred.
Familiarity with online travel sites (agencies and corporate booking tools) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Work Style & Abilities:
Ability to engage in lead generation tactics, including prospecting and qualifying new Customers via phone and email.
Professional written and verbal communication skills, and ability to speak publicly before an audience.
Ability to work independently and the willingness to function as a part of a Team.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and complete assignments with tight deadlines.
Must be detail oriented and able to work with a sense of urgency.
Must maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
Ability to identify areas of opportunity, create a plan for improvement, and implement.
Time Commitment and Pay:
Required: Part-Time 24-40hrs a week
Must maintain a consistent weekly schedule during normal business hours at a max of 8 hours per day and no fewer than 24 hours per week.
Program Dates: January 28th to April 17th, 2025
$23 per hour + $1,000 stipend paid in two installments of $500
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To apply, you must submit your application and a resume for each role online at www.southwest.com/careers.
We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need accommodation at any point in the hiring process due to a disability, you may email the Accommodations Team or call 877-792-4792.
Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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