Intern - Sales
The posting
Company Description
Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort
Job Description
We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven Sales Intern to join our dynamic sales team in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to launch their career in sales and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will work alongside experienced sales professionals, learning industry best practices while contributing to our sales initiatives and supporting client relationships.
- Assist in identifying and reaching out to potential clients through phone calls, emails, and social media platforms
- Support the sales team in preparing presentations, proposals, and sales materials for client meetings
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities in our CRM system
- Conduct research on market trends, competitors, and potential business opportunities
- Participate in sales calls and meetings to observe and learn effective sales techniques
- Follow up with leads and existing clients to nurture relationships and gather feedback
- Organize and manage sales-related documentation and databases
- Contribute to team brainstorming sessions and share creative ideas for improving sales processes
- Assist in coordinating events, trade shows, or promotional activities as needed
- Provide administrative support to the sales department, including scheduling and data entry
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal and people skills with a customer-focused mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize multiple tasks
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Basic understanding of sales principles and customer relationship management
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Enthusiasm for learning and professional development
- Ability to handle rejection positively and maintain motivation
- Familiarity with CRM software or sales platforms (preferred)
- Previous customer service or sales-related experience (preferred)
- Willingness to adapt to the local business culture and practices in the UAE (preferred)
Taken from Accor's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.
About Accor
A hotel group of more than 45 brands and about 5,800 hotels, from Raffles, Fairmont and Sofitel to Novotel, Mercure and ibis, whose property sales teams sell rooms, meeting space, weddings and catering to corporate travel buyers, MICE planners, the travel trade and event clients.
Pay schedule: Salaried property sales staff, with bonus potential in some postings (quarterly and annual at Sofitel New York, monthly at VeryChic), Accor's employee benefit card for discounted rooms at its hotels worldwide, learning programs, extended health cover in New York, and a four-day full-time week with no pay cut at 25hours in Berlin.
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