Sales & Marketing Intern - Summer 2027

Highgate Hotels, LP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is offering a Sales & Marketing Intern position for Summer 2027 in Philadelphia, PA. This role provides hands-on exposure to Sales, Revenue Management, Events, and Marketing teams and involves assisting with inquiries, guest communications, and event coordination.

You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain system experience, and learn how departments collaborate to drive performance and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Must reside in the market.
• College coursework in related field.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and guests.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and email messages.
• Maintain awareness of current computer programs and innovations.
• Assist in smooth operation of the office.
• Greet guests/clients/employees.
• Attend meetings/trainings as required by management.
• Distribute daily change logs, resumes, site events, and event guarantees.
• Coordinate with Delphi FDC and Opera.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Guest relations

Education

College coursework in related field

Tools

Delphi FDC

Opera

Job description

Sales & Marketing Intern - Summer 2027

Requisition ID: 2026-82531

Category: Internship

Job Location: US-PA-Philadelphia

Property: Greater Philadelphia Growth - Highgate Hotels

Compensation Minimum: USD $20.00/Hr.

Compensation Maximum: USD $20.00/Hr.

Pay Class: Full Time

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Overview

Ready to gain real-world experience in the business side of hospitality?

The Sales & Marketing Intern will gain hands-on exposure to the day-to-day operations of a hotel's Sales, Revenue Management, Events, and Marketing teams. This role is a great way to learn how these departments work together to create successful guest experiences, generate business, and support hotel performance.

You’ll work alongside experienced hospitality professionals while helping manage inquiries, communicate with guests and clients, support meetings and events, and keep important sales and event information organized. You’ll also gain experience working with industry systems including Delphi FDC and Opera.

This internship provides a well-rounded introduction to hotel operations and the many career paths available within hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and email messages. Respond accordingly.
• Maintain and stay abreast of the latest computer programs/innovations (as applicable).
• Responsible for assisting in a smooth operation of the office.
• Greet guests/clients/employees when necessary.
• Attend meetings/training as required by management.
• Distributing of BEO's daily change log, resume, site events, event guarantees if requested
• Take inquiries and distribute
• Work with Delphi FDC and Opera

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Must reside in the market
• College course work in related field
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA"). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on Sept. 14th, 2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.