Sales Intern

Summary

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Sales Intern at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. NRG Park is in the fast lane for opportunity and excitement. We are a one-of-a-kind premier facility with four major venues within one giant park. NRG Center (one million+ sq. ft. Convention Center), NRG Stadium (home of the Houston Texans and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo), NRG Astrodome (“The” Astrodome), and NRG Arena.    We are seeking a creative Sales Intern to work alongside our team! This internship opportunity will provide learning and hands-on experience in sales and client relationship management within the entertainment industry. Interns are expected to work a minimum of twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) hours per week with up to a 1-year commitment and must be currently enrolled in at a minimum of a 2-to-4-year program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following: 

• Assist with event planning systems and internal scheduling tools to support event logistics and space utilization.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support scheduling, availability, and event execution needs.

• Support client travel coordination and logistics, including accommodations, transportation, and general hospitality arrangements.

• Review and maintain internal calendars and schedules to ensure alignment across teams and events.

• Collaborate with internal partners to support seamless service delivery and adapt to evolving event needs.

• Assist with lead management, including qualifying inquiries, coordinating sales calls, and scheduling client tours.

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Sales team throughout the client lifecycle.

• Help respond to client and internal inquiries, providing timely and professional communication.

• Track project and task progress across teams to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.

• Participate in meetings and cross-departmental initiatives to support team alignment and operations.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes related to booking, coordination, and client experience.

• Provide general administrative support and assist with day-to-day operational tasks as needed.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities    

• Not applicable.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative. 

• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.

• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.

Education and/or Experience        

• Actively enrolled and currently pursuing a two or four-year program at an accredited college or university with a focus in Business administration, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field.

Skills and Abilities

• Must have enthusiasm for the entertainment industry and a desire to learn and grow within the field.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work well under pressure.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications.

• Ability to lift and carry event-related equipment and materials, as necessary.

Computer Skills

• Operate a personal computer using Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other standard office equipment.

Other Qualifications

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by event schedules.

• Be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below in the above headings.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

To Apply

Please include a recent copy of your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements as part of your application.

Only the first 150 resumes received will be considered.

Applicants that need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact the Human Resources Department (832)667-1803.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor