Business Development Intern

Hotel Indigo colleagues are the people at the centre of every new story. They make all guests feel welcome in the neighbourhood and at home in the hotel. At Hotel Indigo we deliver inspired service. Our guest are explorers. A discerning set of individuals who bring their curiosity, uniqueness, and informality to everything they do in life. They are people who approach travel as an opportunity to expand their mind, learn new things, and create memories they can share that last a lifetime.

Hotel Indigo colleagues are warm, personal, and unscripted. They embrace the individuality and diversity of everyone. They enjoy iconic, worldly locations and are drawn to discovering what makes each of them unique. They are inspiring storytellers who inject positivity into their environment. They combine informality and fun with professionalism and sophistication.

Join us as a Business Development Intern in Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong. You’ll have ambition, talent and obviously, some key skills. We’re looking for someone who can:

Provide co-ordination and administrative service for the hotel sales team to assist with revenue generation of the hotel and all hotels within the Intercontinental Hotels Group.

Financial returns:

• Assist with compilation of annual budgets, business plan and regular action plans
• Work in line with business needs
• Assist with the preparation of new products and services
• Assist with the planning and development of promotional strategies and marketing plans for the hotel
• Work with other IHG properties and assist superiors including regional sales personnel to sell their properties
• Sell the InterContinental Hotels Group products and services using up-selling and suggestive selling techniques
• Promote the Hotel’s (and IHG generally) products and services

People: 

• Attend monthly sales meetings 
• Attend to all sales department mail and maintains a correspondence data base
• Liaison with advertising agency

Guest experience:

• Organise Trade shows, functions and exhibitions where applicable and advised by Superiors
• Create artwork and have collateral input for flyers for direct mail purposes & assist with promotional activities for rooms & conference
• Maintain and update promotional flyers
• Co-ordinate and maintain supply of corporate gifts and promotional items
• Assist with direct mail campaigns
• Assist with promotions where requested
• Execute advertising/creative briefs in a timely manner
• Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge about all IHG Hotels in your region
• Develop and maintain a regular pattern of sales calls

Responsible business:

• Maintain filing systems (manual and electronic)
• Maintenance and management of data base
• Assist with tender submissions
• Stock control of collateral
• Maintain stock of printed material
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Management

Qualifications and requirements

• Diploma or equivalent in Business Administration, Hotel Management or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Team player and excellent communication skills – written and spoken
• Positive attitude 
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Flexible to respond to a range of different work situations
• Knowledge of OPERA system will be an advantage

What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

And because the Hotel Indigo Brands belongs to the IHG family of brands, you’ll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 6000 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.