Intern, Luxury Segment Sales

The Leading Hotels of the World Luxury Segment sales is looking for an intern to join the EMEA team based in Milan. The position will give the right candidate an opportunity to understand the Luxury goods market which is an integral part of a luxury hotel strategy. This is a 6-month internship starting mid October 2026.

Key Goal of the internship:

To support the Director Luxury segment in the execution of groups and transient bookings process.

What you would be responsible for:

• Assist the Luxury segment sales team in daily tasks:
  • Prepare supporting documents and reports for the Luxury sales team.
  • Assist in cleaning-up accounts & contacts in LHW sales database.
  • Organize and coordinate sales initiatives and events with stakeholders and other ad-hoc activities.
  • Organizing and supporting LHW webinars and hotel presentations for the team.
  • Creating presentation decks for sales pitches.
  • Luxury trends research for the sales team
  • Manage updates of the LHW Hotelier Portal, LHW Sales Portal and Discussion Board
  • Insert data and process groups in Sales Force
  • Assist in sales activities dedicated to Luxury Goods companies and MICE agencies

What we are offering:

• Trainings and experiences for Salesforce and various RFP tools.
• Meaningful tasks related to the Luxury market segment.
• Own, self-managed projects to enhance managing skills & utilize before-learned knowledge.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
• Good organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in written and spoken business Italian and English.
• Self-motivator with the ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Cultural sensitivity, trustworthiness, responsibility and dependability.
• Ability to represent/demonstrate LHW core values.
• Good knowledge of Luxury markets and industries (yacht, fashion, watches, jewelry, spirit, automotive beauty)

Placement compensation/ Internship outline:

• Minimum of 6 consecutive months.
• Only as mandatory internship for university/higher education.
• Paid Internship (500€ net/ month).
• Possibility of preparing thesis during internship.
• The position will be at the office in Milan, Via Manuzio 7.

About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW)

Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, LHW is the largest collection of independent luxury hotels. In 1928, 38 independent hoteliers came together to create LHW. Since then, the Company has carefully curated distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps from the snow-capped Alps of Europe to the African veldt, to share them with adventurous souls who seek the remarkably uncommon. The LHW community is filled of exceptional individuals, united by a passion for the surprising discoveries and details that come with every experience. LHW’s collection covers the globe and promises a broad range of destinations and uncommon experiences, enhanced by LHW’s tiered guest loyalty program Leaders Club. From converted former palaces, and countryside retreats run by the same families for generations, to gleaming skyscrapers in dynamic urban centers, serene private island escapes, glamorous tented camps - and beyond - explore, find inspiration, and experience unforgettable travel moments. For more information visit: www.lhw.com, Facebook at @LeadingHotels, Twitter at @LeadingHotels and Instagram @leadinghotelsoftheworld

LHW is an equal opportunity employer. LHW does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other applicable legally protected category