Key Skills

Job Description

Located on the Keizersgracht, in the heart of Amsterdam’s Nine Streets, you will find Amsterdam’s best-kept secret: The Dylan Amsterdam. A 5-star boutique hotel where genuine and personal service is at the heart of everything we do, creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. Set in a historic environment, The Dylan features 41 unique hotel rooms, 4 event spaces and two restaurants: Bar Brasserie OCCO and the two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Vinkeles.The Dylan Amsterdam is looking for a motivated Sales & Marketing Trainee starting 1 September 2027.As a Sales & Marketing Trainee, you will be the first point of contact by phone for our guests, journalists and business relations. You will also support the Sales & Marketing department with administrative tasks and various projects.Your responsibilities will include selling and issuing gift cards and managing the related administration. You will prepare presentations and press kits for international sales trips and update text and visual content across various websites. You will also contribute content to our social media channels. In addition, you will conduct site inspections and tours for journalists, guests and business relations.During your internship, you will gain experience in and support the daily activities of three departments: Reservations & Revenue, Groups & Events, and Sales & Marketing. This may include setting up and coordinating projects, handling telephone reservations and supporting the hotel operation during larger events. Are you the person we are looking for? HBO level of education, preferably studying at a hotel school or hospitality-related programme. You are looking for a 10-month internship. Previous experience in a restaurant and/or hotel is preferred. You have strong organisational and planning skills. You are guest-oriented and sociable. You work accurately and pay attention to detail. You are creative and quality-driven. You have excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English. What do we offer? An internship allowance of €750 per month based on a full-time internship. Delicious, freshly prepared staff meals. A chair massage once every quarter. Extensive masterclasses, giving you the opportunity to learn from the expertise of our different departments. Discounts at The Dylan’s restaurants, including the two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Vinkeles, Bar Brasserie OCCO and High Wine Discounts on your bar and restaurant bill at partner hotels in Amsterdam with the F&B Discount Card. Fun and engaging staff events, including: Two staff parties per year. Various department outings. And plenty of spontaneous drinks and get-togethers! Interested in joining us for your internship?Send your CV and motivation letter via the link on this website or to [email protected], addressed to Simone van Hunnik.

Core Responsibilities

Serve as a first point of contact by phone and support the Sales & Marketing department with administration, gift card sales, presentations, press kits, website updates, and social media content. Assist Reservations & Revenue, Groups & Events, and Sales & Marketing with projects, reservations, site tours, and hotel operations during larger events.

Requirements

Applicants should be studying at HBO level, preferably at a hotel school or in a hospitality-related programme, and seeking a 10-month internship; previous restaurant or hotel experience is preferred. The role calls for strong organisational and planning skills, a guest-oriented and sociable approach, accuracy, attention to detail, creativity, quality focus, and excellent Dutch and English communication skills.

Benefits

• Freshly Prepared Staff Meals
• Quarterly Chair Massage
• Department Masterclasses
• Restaurant Discounts
• Partner Hotel Food And Beverage Discounts
• Two Annual Staff Parties
• Department Outings
• Staff Social Events