Sales & Events Intern | InterContinental Cascais-Estoril

The Sales & Events Intern will support the commercial
team in identifying new business opportunities and executing flawless events.
You will learn the full sales cycle—from the initial inquiry and site inspection
to the signing of the contract and the final event coordination.

Key
Responsibilities

1. Sales Support & Lead
Generation

• Assist the Sales Managers in researching
  potential corporate clients and local businesses.
• Help prepare
  professional sales proposals and contracts for groups and corporate
  accounts.
• Support the team during Site Inspections,
  showing potential clients the hotel’s rooms and meeting facilities.

2. Event Planning & Coordination

• Assist
  in the creation of BEOs (Banquet Event Orders), detailing every
  requirement for an event (menu, audiovisual, room setup).
• Act as
  a liaison between the client and the hotel’s operational departments (Kitchen,
  Banqueting, Housekeeping).
• Support on-site event execution, ensuring
  that meetings, weddings, or conferences run smoothly and according to
  the client's vision.

3. Administration & CRM
Management

• Maintain and update the client database (CRM)
  with accurate contact information and booking history.
• Assist
  in preparing monthly sales reports and tracking the status of "tentative" vs.
  "confirmed" bookings.
• Help manage the hotel's presence on event booking
  platforms (e.g., Cvent, WeddingWire).

4.

Client Relationship Management

• Respond to initial event
  inquiries via phone and email in a timely and professional manner.


• Assist in organizing "Client Appreciation" events or fam-trips
  (familiarization trips) for travel agents and event planners.