Job Summary:

The Professional Intern works with the Resort Sales team on developing new group and convention business opportunities for the Walt Disney World Resort and/or the Disney Cruise Line. In this role the candidate will engage in a broad range of activities that move a sales opportunity from initial lead to confirmed contract.  The ideal candidate has a background in the hospitality industry and is interested in learning more about the group and conventions market.

Disney Meetings & Events is home to award winning accommodations, world class meeting and event venues, extensive retail, dining options and a wide variety of entertainment offerings at each location. We offer incomparable experiences for meetings and events. Our unparalleled products and services across our three domestic destinations, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Aulani Resort delivers Disney's legendary commitment to creativity and service for groups and events.

Disney Cruise Lines, recognized by US News & World Report for eight years running as the Best Cruise Line for Families and the Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean.  In addition to our Caribbean Cruises Disney Cruise Lines offers incomparable cruise experiences to the Mexican Riviera, Europe, the Mediterranean, Canada and Alaska and other destinations around the world.  On board our guests experience the best in World class dining experiences and entertainment with award winning live productions, variety acts, Character experiences and fireworks at sea.

Make an impact by...

• Assist with the planning, execution, and follow up of client site visits
• Support Sales and Service Managers with pre-planning needs
• Support Sales Coordinators and Managers thru all phases of the sales process
• Solicitation Projects
• Gather Data and Identify Trends
• Actively participate in ongoing training sessions to further enhance current skills
• Lead Management
• Data Entry and System Clean Up
• Coordinate future Product Orientations
• Budget Maintenance
• Various special projects as needed

What you bring to this role...

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power Point creating and editing presentations
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast paced environment
• Proven ability to handle confidential information
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Disney Meetings & Event and/or Disney Cruise Line products
• Prior experience in the hospitality industry
• Understanding of market conditions and their impact on meetings and conventions
• Understanding of the Disney product line to include resorts, parks, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Institute, Nat Geo, Disney Event Group and our international destinations
• Proficiency with Siebel or a similar sales/service information management systems
• Experience working with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Business Objects, DSCS, and SAP

Required Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university, having completed Junior year and/or through Senior Year. Or must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months of the start date of the internship.

Additional Information

Eligibility:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program. 
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• Must provide full work availability 
• All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2023 - June 2023

Housing

• We provide housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.