Transport & Logistic Intern

Job description

Hotelbeds Group is a leading provider of travel solutions which comprises of four specialist business units. The most established business unit is Bedbank - the No.1 B2B bedbank worldwide and Bedsonline - a leading booking engine used by retail travel agencies worldwide.

We also specialise in solutions within Destination Management – a luxury travel and cruise port services as well as meeting and incentive solutions company; Transfer and Activity Bank – a supplier of transfer routes and destination activities as well as excursions and car rental products and New Ventures – a business that offers a variety of solutions to help push boundaries in visa outsourcing and processing, marketing solutions and B2B car rental booking.

All of Hotelbeds Group business units play an important role in reshaping travel across a diverse range of market segments.
Our Destination Management business unit comprises of three strong global brands working together to shape the way people experience travel in locations worldwide. Destination Services provides destination management. Intercruises provides cruise port services. Pacific World offers meeting and incentive solutions across all continents. The in-depth knowledge of our local teams spread across more than 40 countries gives Destination Management its leading edge.This position sits within our Destination Management unit.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Do you want to come on board? As an Intercruises Intern, you will be part of a young and motivated multinational team and involved directly in our day-to-day business and current projects.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who can work well under pressure and stick to strict deadlines. The role varies from day to day and will allow you to interact with other departments/services within the company, as well as our external clients. You will have direct first hand involvement in the planning and overseeing of our transportation services for all Shore Excursion operations

Main Responsibilities:
-Planning shore excursion transport requirements & needs in line with all client recommendations and requests across the UK & Ireland
-Sourcing, updating and confirmation of all transportation services with suppliers in relations to client needs.
-Booking of transportation services with suppliers.
-Handling of administrative tasks related to the role.
-Maintenance and updating of in house systems/database.
-Assist with the creation of profitability reports and preparation/distribution of invoices, for all services provided.
-Offer support to any department within the company - providing advice and information as required.
-Assist in conducting risk assessments on all transportation suppliers.
-Filing, archiving and other ad hoc office duties.
-Data entry
-Opportunity to occasionally work port side.

Desired profile

-Candidate Profile-

Studies area:
-Currently enrolled in a Master program in Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality, Shipping and Logistics or related. Advanced BA students may also be considered.
-You are willing to dedicate at least 6 months to your internship
Language skills:
-High level of written and spoken English. All other languages are a bonus.
Personal skills:
-Organized and with a high sense of responsibility
-Customer service attitude and passion for service excellence.
-Good communication skills – professional telephone manner
-Willingness to learn and be proactive. A positive attitude is a must.
-Like working as part of a team.
-Other valuable experience/skills:
-Microsoft office user. Good Excel skills are desirable.
-Quick thinker, fast learner.
-Motivation to learn and develop your career in the travel industry.