Sales & Management Trainee
Welcome to Wilde, a thriving, exciting and rapidly expanding aparthotel operator making waves across the heart of Europe. With multiple new aparthotels opening each year, we’re on an ambitious growth journey with exceptional properties in iconic cities including London, Berlin, Edinburgh, Lisbon and Vienna.
At Wilde, we’re not just an aparthotel group — we’re a diverse and inclusive team that encourages you to bring your unique self to work and make a real impact. Our Irish heritage blends with local culture to create an experience that’s unique to each city, and each Wilde.
As we prepare for our newest opening in Amsterdam Noord we’re looking for a driven and ambitious Sales & Management Trainee to join us from June 2026 onwards.
This 10 month traineeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across both Sales, Operations & Duty Management, giving you exposure to the commercial and operational heartbeat of a lifestyle aparthotel.
This internship is designed for bachelor hospitality students who want to develop a strong foundation in both commercial strategy and hotel operations.
You will support the two Sales Managers in driving corporate, leisure and group business, while also gaining operational experience as part of the Operations team, learning how to lead shifts, oversee service delivery and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
This role will be full-time (40 hours), and we offer interns the opportunity to spend part of their working time on their bachelor research.
This role is only available to hospitality students at bachelor level and is for a 10-month period.
Benefits:
Bonus scheme that rewards high performers;- based on our core values and tied to individual property goals
Flexible working patterns
Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, and your family and friends
Refer and earn scheme - earn up to £/€550
Education Support to help you foster new skills
Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year
EAP: Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We would love you to have:
Strong interest in both hotel sales and operational leadership
Currently studying Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field
Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Commercially curious and eager to understand revenue drivers
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Proactive, hands-on and solution-oriented
Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)
Previous hospitality experience (Front Office, F&B or Sales support) is advantageous but not essential
What you can do for us:
Commercial & Sales Exposure
Support the Sales Managers with prospecting, lead generation and account management
Assist with corporate outreach, site inspections and client follow-ups
Maintain CRM systems and support reporting on sales performance
Conduct market research and competitor analysis
Support with RFP processes and contract administration
Contribute to local partnerships and community engagement initiatives
Duty Management & Operations Exposure
Support daily hotel operations across Front Office, public areas and F&B spaces
Act as Manager on Duty under supervision, ensuring smooth shift operations
Handle guest feedback and resolve challenges professionally and confidently
Coordinate across departments to ensure seamless service delivery
Ensure brand standards, health & safety procedures and service excellence are maintained
Help create an energetic, welcoming and vibrant lobby atmosphere
What You Will Gain
First-hand experience in a new hotel opening
Exposure to commercial strategy, revenue generation and account management
Leadership development within operational shift management
Mentorship from the General Manager and senior leadership team
A dynamic and fast-paced lifestyle hospitality environment
Strong career development opportunities within a rapidly growing European brand
Start your Wilde journey today! Take the leap and click "apply" now!
- Division
- Wilde - Operations
- Department
- Wilde Operations
- Locations
- Wilde Amsterdam