Sales & B2B Marketing Intern/Apprentice - Orient Express

ORIENT EXPRESS  

Artisan of Travel since 1883 Orient Express is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by past, present and future generations. Orient Express embodies the refined nomadic spirit of travel, inviting each traveler to a place where the journey is the destination. Its exceptional portfolio includes The Orient Express, with its original carriages reimagined as the new embassy of French luxury; La Dolce Vita Orient Express, a train embodying the 'Made in Italy' way; Orient Express Sailing Yachts - the world’s largest sailing yacht; and hotels coming to Rome and Venice namely Orient Express La Minerva and Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli. 

The Sales & B2B Marketing intern/apprentice, support the department activities. This role actively assists in organising events, tradeshows, and marketing activities. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist and coordinate all Sales and B2B Marketing activities for Orient Express products. 

• Assist in implementing specific actions to optimize product visibility among identified target audiences. 

• Develop expertise in all products under the Orient Express brand (including operations) to create and generate promotional assets (both online and offline). 

• Provide information to internal and external stakeholders. 

• Develop expertise in the travel industry to understand and support our business partners. 

• Have an understanding and overview of ACCOR's internal S&M resources to proactively activate communications and promotional activities for the products. 

• Actively participate in organizing events and trade shows. 

• Actively contribute to online marketing activities and website updates. 

• Provide support to product and central sales teams.

QUALIFICATION 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, hospitality, or related field. 

• Fluent in English. French is a plus 

• Relevant internships or work-study experience in sales or marketing. 

• A former experience in the luxury industry is a plus. 

• Basic understanding of sales and marketing principles. 

• Strong organizational and project management skills. 

• Familiarity with CRM tools (training provided). 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to assist in creating promotional materials. 

• Basic data analysis skills for report compilation. 

• Interest in the travel industry and eagerness to learn. 

• Basic knowledge of digital marketing tools (e.g., Google Analytics, InDesign, Illustrator). 

• Creative thinker and team player.