Belmond UK 6 Months Sales Internship Application Guide
Embark on a Journey of Elegance with Belmond: Sales Intern Position
As a Sales Intern at our esteemed Global Office, you will find yourself enmeshed in the vibrant realm of sales within the Belmond Commercial Organization (BCO) across the EMEA region. Your pivotal role will be to bolster the sales initiatives of diverse proactive sales teams and Representation entities. This role promises a rich and varied experience in sales, marketing, and collaboration across distinct geographic markets within the Leisure, MICE, and Celebrations segments. This comprehensive exposure will endow you with invaluable skills and insights, crucial for a triumphant career in the luxury hospitality domain.
Join Belmond to craft an unparalleled legacy of opulence!
Primary Responsibilities Encompass:
- Collaborate with Travel Industry and MICE Support Executives, and the Divisional Director of Sales for the UK, Northern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, in orchestrating sales series, events, tradeshows, and missions.
- Provide administrative support to the Divisional BCO Teams as necessary.
- Update and maintain the Sales database, assist in coordinating and disseminating all pertinent sales materials to the field.
- Support all BCO and Representation offices with day-to-day administrative tasks, including project work, market research, report generation, post-event follow-up, and aiding Sales teams in crafting PowerPoint presentations aligned with Brand guidelines and utilizing contemporary visual content.
- Aid EMEA BCO Sales Teams in maintaining and enhancing their account and contact databases.
- Conduct research for new account and market prospects within the EMEA region.
- Collaborate with Travel Trade Support Executives to prepare, coordinate, and execute Belmond brand events, tradeshows, and roadshows globally throughout the year.
- Accompany UK BCO Team members on client visits, sales calls, and presentations.
Requirements
What you bring:
- Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- A team player mindset for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Enthusiasm and passion for the sales function, eager to drive success.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach with a strong work ethic.
- Strong administrative skills to support various teams and projects.
- Excellent organizational skills to assist in coordinating sales events, tradeshows, and missions.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in market research, reports, and post-event follow-up activities.
- Eligibility to work in the UK, as sponsorship for work visas is not available for this role.
What you should know when applying…
- The role generally benefits from our current hybrid working policy, where team members are expected to attend the office on their Team Day plus two additional days (i.e., three days per week in the office and two days remotely).
- The application deadline is expected to be 8th July 2024. However, early application is encouraged as the position may close sooner if a large volume of applications is received.
- To streamline our application process and ensure all submissions are efficiently managed, we kindly request that all candidates submit their applications through our designated recruitment platform. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to facilitate a smooth and organized recruitment process.
Benefits
What We Offer:
This paid internship offers a fair living wage salary for London.
At Belmond, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests.
We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.
This is your moment. Apply today!
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About Us
Belmond was born from a passion for connecting discerning travellers with the world’s most remarkable properties, locations, and journeys. From hotels and trains to river cruises and safaris, Belmond curates incomparable experiences and crafts unforgettable stories. With a legacy spanning over 45 years, since the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice in 1976, Belmond has grown into a global collection of 47 properties spread across 28 countries and territories.
Exceptional destinations connected by legendary journeys are the very soul of Belmond, where the path that brings you to a place is as important as the destination itself. A pioneer of slow travel, Belmond has been operating the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express since 1982. The group later expanded to include pristine beach resorts, such as Maroma on the Riviera Maya, historic hideaways such as Villa San Michele in the Florentine foothills, urbane icons, such as Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, and gateways to UNESCO world heritage sites, such as Hotel das Cataratas in Brazil’s Iguassu National Park.
As proud custodians of storied properties, Belmond is committed to building on the past to create a new legacy: the heritage of the future. Working with communities and local talents, together with the world’s most respected chefs, designers, and artists, Belmond continues its purpose of perpetuating the legendary art of travel. Since 2019, Belmond has been part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).
The Belmond & LVMH Family
The Belmond global collection of iconic hotels, trains, safaris, and river cruises is proud to be part of LVMH, all creating exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join Belmond, you join a global family of history-rich hotels and breath-taking destinations, where our employees are at the heart of the Belmond experience.