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Sales Internship

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 23 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Meliá Hotels

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Currently pursuing or having completed a degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Business Administration or a similar field.
Minimum 6 months of internship required, with a full-time schedule of 8 hours.
Advanced Spanish and English (a third language is valued, and Catalan will also be valued).
Communication, negotiation, and market analysis skills.
Availability to travel between the hotels in Barcelona and Sitges.

Nice to have

Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Skills in communication, negotiation, and market analysis.
Client orientation, influencing skills, and openness to change.

Education & certifications

Join our talent community and develop your career with opportunities designed for people eager to grow, just like you.

Learning Paths: You will have a clear plan from day one, with welcome sessions, follow-up, and feedback to help you acquire new skills and prepare for your professional future.

IDEAL Talent: We identify and develop the best-performing interns to offer them the best career paths within the company. In addition, you will be able to access new opportunities within Meliá, such as our Graduate programs, designed to train the company's future leaders.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Global and diverse environment: Enjoy a multicultural atmosphere where every day is an opportunity to learn, share, and take on new challenges.

The role

Support and assistance to the Commercial Department of the hotels ME Barcelona, ME Sitges Terramar, MIM Sitges, member of Meliá Collection and Meliá Sitges, with a multi-segment focus. Likewise, they will actively collaborate in the coordination of day-to-day tasks, as well as in the preparation of reports, presentations, follow-ups and possible inspection visits alongside the Sales Manager or Commercial Director. The position will be located mainly in ME Barcelona, with occasional travel to the hotels

What you'll do

Support in the preparation of the hotels' weekly Business Review reports.
Attend Business Reviews as a listener and provide support.
Creation and review of commercial presentations for the Barcelona & Sitges hotels.
Support and review of information on the different commercial distribution portals for the hotels.
Analysis of competition and market trends when required.
Analysis and identification of the potential of agencies that send requests to the hotels.
Analysis of the quality of requests, potential business volume, and the profile of clients represented by each agency.
Support in the coordination, creation, control, and management of the different commercial actions carried out with the commercial team.
Respond to emails and client requests efficiently and professionally. Ensure that requests are handled in a timely and proper manner.
Coordinate with the operational teams regarding the different communications, necessary information, and approval requests to ensure that the actions carried out are successful and that the facilities are prepared.
Coordination and possible attendance at Inspection Visits and/or Fam Trips that may take place at the Hotel.

About Meliá Hotels

Meliá Hotels International is a Spanish hotel company and one of the world's largest resort hotel chains. Founded in Palma de Mallorca in 1956, the company operates over 350 hotels across more than 40 countries, spanning brands such as Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, and Paradisus. The company is a global leader in the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on leisure and business travel, and is known for its Mediterranean heritage and premium service standards.

Meliá has a very significant presence in Spain, its home market, with a wide network of hotels across the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the mainland. The company is a major employer in Spain, offering a wide range of roles in hotel operations, food and beverage, and management. For international professionals, Meliá offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment within a leading global hospitality brand, with roles often requiring Spanish language skills and a passion for customer service.

Industry: Hotels
Founded: 1956
Employees: 40,000–50,000
Headquarters: Palma de Mallorca, Spain
In Spain: Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, Barcelona and 17 more
Website: melia.com

Good to know if you are moving

Meliá is a Spanish company, so working there offers a direct path to living and working in Spain, particularly in popular tourist destinations like the Balearic and Canary Islands.
The company operates a large number of hotels in Spain, providing many job opportunities in various departments such as food & beverage, housekeeping, and front office.
As a global hotel chain, Meliá has a multicultural workforce, and English is often used in international tourist destinations, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
The company offers internal mobility and career development opportunities within its extensive portfolio of hotels in Spain and worldwide.
Many roles, especially in food & beverage and housekeeping, may require Spanish language skills to interact with local staff and guests.

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Additional information

At Meliá Hotels International we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the support of management and the principles contained in our Human Resources policies. We also care about spreading a corporate culture committed to effective equality throughout the entire workforce, and raising awareness of the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination, especially that related to disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is fundamental to our success as a global company.

Furthermore, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our sector through a great, socially responsible human team. In this regard, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present" Thanks to all our collaborators we make this possible.

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