Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a HWS Intern, you’re not just supporting sales operations and lead generation to help drive new business – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
ResponsibilitiesA bit about the job
The purpose of the internship is to support Hilton Worldwide Sales team with their day-to-day work. Assisting IBT and Group segments, this internship will give the successful candidate a 360° view of a successful functioning of a Global Sales Office. Working under the direction and guidance of the 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.
Position Summary:
Functions include:
- Prepare customer facing business reviews
- Support marketing collaterals creation (e.g. invitations, surveys)
- Consolidate client performance analysis & reporting
- Accompany Sales teams to client appointments
- Assist Sales representatives in the organisation of client events
- Support RFP launches
Support hotel needs and requests
Supportive Functions
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the line manager based upon the particular requirements of the company.
- Comply with all policies, systems and procedures as laid down by the line manager
- The holder of this statement can be asked to take on other tasks in addition of the ones stated, in a reasonable framework
- Additional supportive functions as appropriate
- Participates in industry events and represents Hilton Worldwide at trade fairs and workshops, agreed by the line manager
- Updates manuals and other department-related documents
- Contributes to the development and performance of the team
Supports training for new team members – if applicable
What benefits will I receive?
As an extracurricular internship, your benefits will include a monthly reimbursement of € 400, access to the staff canteen at lunchtime, coverage of urban travel expenses, free training, and discounts with affiliated companies.
QualificationsWhat are we looking for?
As with any job, we do have certain criteria that you will need to meet in order to be considered for this amazing opportunity. These are detailed as follows;
- Must be studying towards a degree, preferably with a focus on Sales, Hospitality or Business
- Must be available to start in October 2026.
- Must be fluent in Italian & English, including reading, writing and speaking
- Must be able to commit to a 6 month internship
- Must be in possession of an appropriate form of right to work, that will entitle you to undertake a 6 month internship in Italy without restriction
- The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in Sales and the Travel / Hospitality industry
- A candidate with 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
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Language capability is a bonus
What’s next?
If you would like to be considered for this Internship, please ensure that you submit your application by 30th of September. Please bear with us whilst we process your application as we receive a lot of interest and we want to ensure that each applicant is given the consideration that they deserve.
About Us
Skills Required
- Currently studying toward a degree, preferably in Sales, Hospitality, or Business
- Available to start in October 2026
- Fluent in Italian and English, including reading, writing, and speaking
- Able to commit to a six-month internship
- Possess appropriate unrestricted right to work for a six-month internship in Italy
- Interest in sales and the travel or hospitality industry
- Good knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel
- Proactive and organized approach
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Additional language capability
Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Go Hilton provides heavily discounted hotel stays for team members and extends access to family and friends, with up to 110 discounted nights and rates as low as $40 in some cases. Additional wellbeing resources include an Employee Assistance Program, mental-health support, caregiving resources, and programs like Thrive and sabbaticals.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is offered with a company match of 100% on the first 3% of eligible pay plus 50% on the next 2%. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long‑term savings.
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Parental & Family Support — New parents receive 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with birthing parents receiving an additional 8 weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Support extends to adoption assistance up to $10,000 per eligible child and resources for caregiving.
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What We Do
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,400 properties and nearly 1.4 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 260 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone.
Why Work With Us
Hilton is proud to be recognized as the World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune. At Hilton, every job makes the stay. Team Members can make an impact, be themselves, build new skills, grow their careers, explore opportunities around the world, and enjoy people-first benefits like Go Hilton travel discounts.
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