2027 TFC Summer Internship - Sales & Business Development
The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
About the role
TFC Summer Internship Experience - May 24th to July 30th. Are you a student interested in sales, building client relationships, and partnering with clients to bring incredible live experiences to life? Join The Freeman Company for a 10-week summer internship experience where you'll gain hands-on exposure to the live events industry. You'll contribute to real projects, learn alongside industry professionals, build your network, and participate in professional development throughout the summer. As an intern within Growth, you'll work alongside our sales and client teams to learn how Freeman identifies new opportunities, develops solutions, builds lasting client relationships, and grows our business. Depending on your role, you may support Business Development: help identify new clients and opportunities, build sales pipelines, and develop solutions that connect client needs with The Freeman Company’s services; Client Relationships: support teams responsible for strengthening existing client partnerships, retaining business, and identifying opportunities to expand the services we provide; Client Solutions: work alongside sales, operations, and delivery teams to help turn client needs into solutions that can be successfully sold and delivered. This position will support Growth teams.
Responsibilities
- Research prospective clients, markets, and new business opportunities
- Support sales presentations, proposals, and client meetings
- Analyze client, market, and sales data to uncover growth opportunities
- Collaborate with sales, solutions, and delivery teams across The Freeman Company
- Gain exposure to how Freeman wins, retains, and grows client relationships
Requirements
- Completing their college degree or program between December 2026 and May 2027
- Majors in Business, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Sales, or related programs
- Interested in sales, business development, client relationships, and identifying growth opportunities
- Strong communicators who enjoy building relationships, collaborating, and solving problems
- Comfortable analyzing information, managing multiple priorities, and working across teams
- Motivated to learn how The Freeman Company wins new business, grows existing accounts, and delivers solutions for clients
Benefits
- Hands-on experience supporting real business and event operations
- Exposure to multiple areas of the live events industry
- Professional development and learning experiences
- Opportunities to network with The Freeman Company leaders and industry professionals
- Connection with a broader summer intern community
Pay
$20 per hour
Schedule
In-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show-site; based in Dallas, TX; Washington, DC; Las Vegas, NV; Orlando, FL