Hilton Worldwide Sales 6-month Internship - Madrid
We are looking to hire an enthusiastic Intern to join our Hilton Worldwide Sales team based in the Madrid Corporate office at Hilton Madrid Airport. This placement is ideally suited to a student currently undertaking a master’s degree in the preferred degree of Tourism and Hotel Management or have work experience within hospitality. You must have a passion for Sales, Travel and Hospitality and wish to understand and contribute to the success of a Fortune 500 globally recognised brand.
Why Work for Hilton?
Hilton is one of the largest and fastest-growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 8,000+ properties in 138 countries and territories. In the 100+ years since our founding, we have defined the hospitality industry and established a portfolio of 24 world-class brands, including our flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, which is the most recognized hotel brand in the world. Our employees consistently endorse us as a Great Place to Work in all of the countries in which we operate.
Hilton Work Perks
Embarking on our internship is a transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development activities. Here's what you can look forward to:
Learning and Development: Interns have access to Hilton University to enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects.
Networking: Our interns can connect with professionals across the business, paving the way for valuable relationships.
Feedback and Growth: Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure our interns receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve.
Hilton Perks: Including our Go Hilton TM Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends. Perfect for the holiday-savvy intern!
Intern advantages: You will have access to free breakfast and lunch at the hotel whilst working. The car park is also free to be used by staff.
Salary & Benefits: 500€ NET monthly for full time hours.
Location: Madrid Corporate Office located in Hilton Madrid Airport. Office based for the first month with some flexibility offered moving forward.
A bit about the job
The purpose of the internship is to support Hilton Worldwide Sales teams with their day-to-day work. Assisting all segments, this internship will give the successful candidate a 360° view of the successful functioning of a Global Sales Office. Working under the direction and guidance of the Assistant Director of Hilton Worldwide Sales as well as other team members, the primary focus of this role is to provide administrative and sales support to the teams whilst learning the skills and knowledge to have a successful career in the Hospitality industry.
- Prepare customer facing business reviews and presentations.
- Qualify potential clients (prospects), and group business follow up.
- Support marketing collaterals creation (eg. invitations, surveys).
- Consolidate client performance analysis & reporting.
- Accompany Sales teams to client appointments.
- Assist Sales representatives in the organisation of client events (Sales Weeks, Networking Events, Workshops, Trade shows in Spain)
- Support RFP launch and follow up.
- Support hotel and client needs and requests.
Additional Supportive Activities - Comply with all policies, systems and procedures.
- Participate in industry events and represent Hilton Worldwide at trade fairs and workshops.
- Updates manuals and other department-related documents.
- Contributes to the development and performance of the team.
What are we looking for?
As with any job, we do have certain criteria that you will need to meet to be considered for this amazing opportunity. These are detailed as follows;
- Must be pursuing a master’s degree. A master's degree in Tourism / Hotel Management is preferred, or work experience within hospitality.
- Must be able to commit to a 6-month internship, with a minimum of 20 hours per week. Start date is flexible and should be between October and November 2025.
- Must be in possession of an appropriate form of right to work, that will entitle you to undertake an internship in Spain without restriction.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English & Spanish fluently – Portuguese will be a plus.
- A keen interest in Sales and the Travel / Hospitality industry.
- Good knowledge of MS PowerPoint and Excel, and a pro-active and organised approach is highly sought after for this role.
- A positive, can-do attitude.
Good luck, we are looking forward to meeting you!