Area Sales Assistant Trainee
Pubblicato il 19-10-2026 - Belmond in Milano
Based in our Milan Divisional Office, the
Sales Assistant in Training
will support commercial, leisure, and group sales activities across Belmond's iconic portfolio of hotels in Italy and Spain.
This internship role offers hands-on exposure to luxury hospitality sales, supporting Area Sales Managers and Sales Executives in driving revenue, managing client relationships, and coordinating sales operations across international markets. Reporting to the Divisional Director of Sales Southern Europe with a dotted line to the Sales Managers Italy & Spain, the candidate will gain 360-degree insight into luxury hotel commercial management.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Sales Operations & Lead Management
Support day-to-day administrative sales tasks, handling proposals, contracts, invoices, complimentary forms, and lead tracking for leisure, group, and ultra-luxury assets (e.g., Villa Beatrice).
Manage the shared sales inbox, qualifying and distributing incoming FIT, corporate, and social event inquiries.
Client Database & Marketing Support
Maintain and update the customer CRM database,
tracking client interactions, sales calls, and follow-up activities.
Assist in drafting and distributing client newsletters, consortia submissions, and promotional collateral, while managing sales kit inventories.
Events, Site Inspections & Logistics
Coordinate logistics for hotel visits, site inspections, and educational trips, tracking activity and supporting ROI reporting.
Support supplier communication, trade event logistics, and regional sales activation materials.
Market Intelligence & Reporting
Conduct competitive set analysis, monitoring market trends, promotional campaigns, and competitor activity across key destinations.
Assist in compiling monthly divisional reports detailing site visits, agency communications, and sales KPIs for executive review.
Requirements
Degree or current studies in Hospitality Management, Tourism, Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields.
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