Sales Intern

Compensation Type

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.  Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Location

Graduate Princeton - Princeton, NJ

Overview

Come join Highgate for the summer in one of our dynamic internships!

The Sales & Marketing Intern is responsible for sales administrative and marketing responsibilities, and other duties to assist in the operation of Sales/Catering/Marketing. 

This Internship is for Summer 2025.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Answer telephone and email messages. Respond accordingly.
• Maintain and stay abreast of the latest computer programs/innovations (as applicable).
• Responsible for assisting in a smooth operation of the office.
• Greet guests/clients/employees when necessary.
• Attend meetings/training as required by management.
• Distributing of BEO’s daily change log, resume, site events, event guarantees if requested
• Take inquires and distribute
• Work with Delphi FDC and ONQ PMS

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a Bachelor‘s degree, Graduate degree, or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• We are looking for individuals who possess a high level of attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Applicants must also have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving and problem identification.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret revenue performance data.
• Extensive proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required and the ability to manipulate data