Leisure Group Travel & Sales Internship
Build Real-World Sales Experience in Branson’s Entertainment Industry
Paid College Internship • $15/Hour • Hughes Brothers Theatre • Branson, Missouri
Are you a college student interested in sales, marketing, hospitality, tourism, business, or communications?
Hughes Brothers Theatre is looking for a motivated student to join our Leisure Group Travel Department as a paid intern.
This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with customers, group leaders, tour operators, and prospective clients while learning how sales and group travel work within Branson’s tourism and entertainment industry.
About the Internship
The Leisure Group Travel Department works with groups traveling to Branson, including tour operators, bus groups, group leaders, and other travel partners.
As an intern, you’ll become part of that process.
You’ll have opportunities to talk with customers, assist with reservations, make sales calls, identify additional sales opportunities, and develop professional relationships with people in the tourism industry.
This isn’t an internship where you’ll simply sit and observe. You’ll be given the opportunity to develop practical skills through real responsibilities and real customer interactions.
What You’ll Do
Assist With Incoming Sales Calls
Help customers and group leaders learn about Hughes Brothers Theatre’s offerings and find the experiences that best fit their needs.
You’ll learn how to:
- Answer and assist with incoming sales calls
- Provide information about theater offerings
- Understand customer needs
- Identify opportunities to recommend dinner packages
- Recommend additional shows and guest experiences
- Provide professional customer service
- Recognize opportunities to increase a customer’s overall experience
Support Group Reservations
Help our team keep group reservations organized and provide excellent service to group leaders.
Responsibilities may include:
- Maintaining accurate guest counts
- Communicating with group leaders
- Assisting with reservation details
- Helping with final payment collection
- Updating and maintaining reservation information
- Helping ensure groups have the information they need before their visit
Conduct Outbound Sales Calls
Help develop new group business by reaching out to potential clients.
You may contact:
- Tour operators
- Bus groups
- Group travel planners
- Other prospective group clients
You’ll learn how to introduce Hughes Brothers Theatre, communicate the value of our experiences, establish relationships, and identify potential sales opportunities.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the internship, you’ll develop practical skills that can be valuable in almost any business career.
Sales
Learn how to communicate with prospective customers, identify their needs, present options, recommend additional experiences, and follow up with potential clients.
Customer Service
Develop professional communication skills while working directly with customers and group leaders.
Relationship Management
Learn how businesses build and maintain relationships with tour operators, group leaders, and other industry partners.
Professional Communication
Gain experience communicating professionally by phone, email, and in person.
Group Travel & Tourism
Learn how the group travel industry operates and how attractions, theaters, hotels, tour operators, and other businesses work together to serve visitors.
Who Should Apply?
This internship may be a great fit for students studying:
- Marketing
- Business
- Sales
- Hospitality
- Tourism
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Recreation
- Event Management
- Or a related field
You don’t have to be majoring in one of these areas to apply. We’re primarily looking for someone who is motivated to learn, comfortable talking with people, and interested in developing professional skills.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Friendly and outgoing
- Professional and dependable
- Comfortable talking on the phone
- A strong communicator
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable learning new software and technology
- Able to work independently
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Willing to take initiative
- Interested in developing sales and customer service skills
Previous sales, tourism, or hospitality experience is helpful, but not required.
Flexible Around Your Class Schedule
We understand that you’re a student first.
We’ll work with you to build a work schedule around your class schedule and other school commitments.
The internship does require a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week, but we’ll work with you to determine a schedule that fits your availability.
Whether you can work your hours in a few longer shifts or spread them throughout the week, we’ll do our best to create a schedule that works for both you and the department.
Minimum commitment: 10 hours per week
What Does an Intern’s Day Look Like?
Every day can be a little different.
Depending on the needs of the department, you may spend part of your day:
Answering Calls → Helping Group Leaders → Updating Reservations → Making Sales Calls → Following Up With Prospects → Learning About Group Travel
You’ll have a combination of customer interaction, sales activities, reservation support, and administrative work.
The goal is to give you meaningful experience while allowing you to learn how a real tourism and entertainment business operates.
Internship Details
Position: Leisure Group Travel & Sales Intern
Company: Hughes Brothers Theatre
Department: Leisure Group Travel
Location: Branson, Missouri
Pay: $15 per hour
Position Type: Paid Internship
Minimum Hours: 10 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible around your class schedule
Academic Credit: Students may be eligible to receive academic credit through their college or university.
Why Intern at Hughes Brothers Theatre?
Hughes Brothers Theatre is a family-owned entertainment business with decades of experience in Branson’s tourism and live entertainment industry.
Our business brings together entertainment, tourism, hospitality, sales, and marketing every day.
As an intern, you’ll get to see what happens behind the scenes and gain experience that goes beyond the classroom.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Build your professional resume
- Develop real sales experience
- Improve your communication skills
- Work directly with customers and industry professionals
- Learn about the tourism and group travel industry
- Develop professional relationships
- Gain experience in a fast-paced business environment
Academic Credit
Students who need an internship for college credit may be able to receive credit for this position.
Because internship requirements vary by school and academic program, students are responsible for working with their college or university to determine whether the internship qualifies for academic credit.
Hughes Brothers Theatre can provide information about the position and complete applicable employer paperwork required by the student’s school.
If you’re interested in receiving academic credit, we recommend speaking with your academic advisor before or during the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a paid internship?
Yes! This is a paid internship with a starting wage of $15 per hour.
How many hours per week are required?
The internship requires a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Can I work around my class schedule?
Yes. We understand that students have classes and other academic commitments. We’ll work with you to create a schedule that fits your class schedule while meeting the minimum 10-hour-per-week commitment.
Do I have to be a marketing major?
No. Students from a variety of majors may be a good fit, including business, sales, hospitality, tourism, communications, and related fields.
Do I need previous sales experience?
No. Previous sales or hospitality experience is helpful, but we are willing to train the right student.
Can I receive college credit?
Potentially. Students should work with their college or university to determine whether the internship qualifies for academic credit and what requirements they must complete.
Will I actually make sales calls?
Yes. Outbound sales calls are an important part of the internship. You’ll have the opportunity to develop real-world sales and communication skills by contacting tour operators, bus groups, and other prospective clients.
Will I work directly with customers?
Yes. You’ll assist with incoming sales calls, communicate with group leaders, and help support group reservations.
Is this internship only for students interested in tourism?
No. The skills you’ll develop—including sales, communication, customer service, relationship management, and business development—are applicable to many different career paths.
Where is the internship located?
The internship is located at Hughes Brothers Theatre in Branson, Missouri.
Ready to Build Your Experience?
If you’re looking for an internship where you can talk to real customers, develop real sales skills, and gain experience in a real business environment, we’d love to hear from you.