Sales Intern

Hilton; Genf; On-site; CHF 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Hilton Genève is offering a Sales Intern position in a fast-paced hospitality environment. You will support the Sales & Marketing teams on market research, commercial offerings, and prospecting activities, while assisting the Groups, Conferences & Events department with databases, events, and client communications.

You will work closely with Reservations, Front Office and F&B teams, ensuring smooth operations and high guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience and a passion for hospitality.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication and telephone confidence.
• Organized, methodical and detail-oriented.
• Fluent in English and French; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales & Marketing with cross-functional projects and market research.
• Assist Sales Managers with prospecting, market research, and developing the commercial offering.
• Support Marketing with digital initiatives and promotional events.
• Develop and maintain a customer database for Groups, Conferences & Events.
• Generate sales leads and contact potential clients to build business relationships.
• Conduct local competitor and event benchmarking.
• Create and maintain an events calendar to maximise opportunities and revenue.
• Collaborate with Sales, Reservations, Front Office and Food & Beverage teams.
• Respond to client inquiries and provide administrative follow-up for events.
• Assist with administrative and coordination tasks for the Commercial Department.

Skills

Hotel experience

Team spirit

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Guest satisfaction

Organization

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

IT tools

English and French fluency

German language (a plus)

Tools

IT tools

Job description

Responsibilities

As an Sales Intern, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Support the Sales & Marketing Department by contributing to cross-functional projects, including:
• Working with the Sales Managers on market research, development of the commercial offering, and prospecting activities.
• Supporting the Marketing Manager with digital communication initiatives and promotional events for the hotel.
• Support the Groups, Conferences & Events Department by:
• Developing and maintaining a customer database.
• Generating and developing sales leads and contacting potential clients to establish and develop business relationships.
• Conducting local competitor and event benchmarking.
• Creating and maintaining an events calendar to maximize business opportunities and revenue.
• Work closely with the different departments involved in the smooth operation of Sales & Marketing activities, including Sales, Reservations, Front Office, and Food & Beverage.
• Respond to client enquiries and provide administrative follow-up for events.
• Assist with various administrative and coordination tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the Commercial Department.

Qualifications

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

• Previous experience in a hotel environment is an asset
• Strong team spirit and enjoyment of teamwork
• Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written communication skills and confidence answering the telephone
• Commitment to delivering a high level of guest satisfaction
• Methodical, accurate, well-organized, and rigorous
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage schedules
• Analytical skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively
• Good knowledge of IT tools
• Fluent in English and French; a third language such as German is a plus

About Us

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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