Summer 2027 Business Development Internship

What you'd do

• Join Southwest as a Summer 2027 Intern, with a 12-week internship lasting from May 18 – August 8, 2027.
• Pay of $21-$24 per hour, corresponding with progress toward degree.
• Stipends may be offered based on eligibility and program criteria.
• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus.
• Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.
• Dedicate 40 hours each week (maximum of 8 hours per day) to your internship responsibilities and tasks.
• Receive free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel).
• Interns will be provided any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.
• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
• 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.

What they want

• 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.
• Preferred: Cold calling, sales role play, customer engagement and prospecting preferred.
• Preferred: Sales experience/interest.
• Preferred: Previous Internship in similar fields including sales, marketing or general business.

About Southwest Airlines

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: Summer 2027 Business Development Internship Notice: We ask that you apply wi…