Intern Development EMEA (Duration: 12 months, Start Date: May 2024)
London, GB, W6 8DA
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking an Intern Development EMEA to join our team in London, UK.
The Internship
The Intern Development EMEA will be working as part of the EMEA Development team, providing support on potential opportunities as well as keeping informed on market trends. The Intern will work individually and alongside Interns from other corporate departments on business-critical projects to provide support and resources in line with the strategic priorities of the EMEA division.
Responsibilities
1.Hotel Development
Assist with general research, preparation of offers and pitches. Departmental admin and project evaluation.
2. Development Marketing
Assist with the creation of new and updating existing brand collateral as well as PR opportunities.
3. Ad hoc projects
4. Internship Group Project: all Interns will be involved in a business-critical project during their internship.
5. Support the employee engagement committee in organising activities/ initiatives under 3 pillars: People, Community and Sustainability.
Complexity, scope and financial responsibility
The activities and contribution of the Intern Development EMEA will impact the performance of the business. They will act on behalf of the business to reduce risk by implementing company policies. They will be required to exercise sound judgment and integrity at all times to ensure confidentiality of protected information.
Key competencies
Alongside the professional competencies outlined below, the successful candidate will demonstrate the fundamentals of Wyndham’s Count on Me! Service Culture to be Responsive, Respectful and Deliver a Great Experience. This will form the cornerstone of their approach as they carry out all tasks with the Count on Me! Building Blocks in mind;
Compassionate, Engaged, Dependable, Courteous, Engaged, Inclusive, Hospitable, Prepared and Personalised.
• Communication; written and verbal
• Organisation and planning
• Prioritisation and sense of urgency
• Multi-tasking
• Time management and ability to work to multiple deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Process orientation but also flexibility and creative problem solving
• Entrepreneurial learning
• Initiative taking
• Energy, motivation and resilience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer service
• Cultural awareness
Experience and qualifications
• Degree (or studying towards) in Hospitality Management, Business Management, Real Estate or similar field.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential; an additional language would be an advantage.
• Must be a highly capable user of MS Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Organisational relationships
The Intern Development EMEA will report to the Head of Development North & West Europe. They will also work closely with the wider EMEA Development team.
Compensation and benefits
• £23,000 gross per annum, prorated for the duration of the internship
• 25 days of holidays per annum (accrued basis)
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through our network of approximately 872,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the world in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham employs more than 2,000 corporate team members worldwide who are dedicated to the Company’s mission of making hotel travel possible for all. Supporting thousands of franchisees and a growing global portfolio of 24 hotel brands—think household names like Wyndham, La Quinta, Ramada, Days Inn and Super 8—Wyndham team members are a widespread group of individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds. Our unique Count on Me culture, commitment to flexibility and core values of Integrity, Accountability, Inclusivity, Caring and Fun are just part of what continues to make Wyndham an award-winning best place to work.
Job Location: WHG United Kingdom, 4th Floor, 3 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London W6 8DA
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Disclaimer
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