Job Posting Title:

Sales Support Intern, Central Florida Sales, Spring 2025

Req ID:

10100388

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Central Florida Sales aims to boost ticket sales in the tourist corridors of Central Florida by enhancing the visibility and accessibility of Disney ticket products. We work in close collaboration with a range of internal partners, including Marketing and Disney Planning Centers, as well as external clients such as Timeshare, Guest Service Desks, Good Neighbor Hotels, Vacation Rental Homes, and various Accommodation Affiliates. Our mission is to deliver the Disney Difference while consistently surpassing client expectations. Our collaborative efforts drive increased ticket sales volume, ensuring an unforgettable Disney experience for all visitors in Central Florida!

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025

What You Will Do

As an Intern on this team, you will join a dynamic group of Cast Members dedicated to delivering impactful sales-driven communication to our clients. This role will involve fostering positive relationships with frontline ticket sellers and other guest-facing roles within the Central Florida market. Through effective collaboration, we strive to support Walt Disney World products and initiatives, ensuring their continued success in the local market. This internship offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant team and contribute to the overall growth and success of our sales efforts in Central Florida!

Perform website and copyright verifications to ensure alignment guidelines set by the Company and partner with Marketing on final approvals.

Oversee client websites to ensure that they comply with guidelines outlined in their contracts.

Monitor and process requests for client benefit program.

Partner with colleagues within the organization to optimally handle the endorsement of marketing materials for clients

Develop and manage relationships key clients to ensure effective collaboration.

Monitor poit-of-purchase displays and marketing tactics in various locations, such as hotels, resorts, vacation ownership properties, and tourist information centers. Report any issues to the appropriate service provider

Facilitate on-the-spot product and event training for clients and OPCs (Off-Premises Contacts)

Report weekly market activity based on feedback from internal partners. Identify potential opportunities to increase ticket sales

Participate in and prepare communication for daily team meetings, focusing on safety, product knowledge, market trends, and business/revenue news

Serve as a point of contact for both internal and external clients, providing customer service assistance

Assist with answering calls and addressing inquiries related to specific programs or clients.

Provide assistance to the Sales team while maintaining positive relationships with top accounts

Support in coordinating third-party client agreements and soft incentives/ referral programs/comps/promotions

Assist with the implementation and execution of new and ongoing sales and marketing programs

Assist with ad hoc projects as needed

Required Qualifications & Skills

Strong verbal and written communication, with a passion for attention to detail and accuracy

Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills while proactively offering ideas and solutions

Strong partnering and relationship skills, while being able to function effectively in a highly collaborative team environment

Proven self-starter while working independently and balancing multiple priorities

Proficient with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record, with the ability to navigate around Central Florida (occasionally involves driving to multiple locations throughout the day to visit clients)

Preferred Qualifications

Current or prior participation in the Disney College Program, current or prior Cast Member and/or solid understanding of Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort

Previous internship or professional work experience in Sales or similar

Education

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship

Junior, Senior or a recent graduate pursuing a degree in Sales, Marketing, Business or related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age

Possess unrestricted work authorization

Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney Program

Additional Information

Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025

Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

Transportation: Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Able to work full time hours (approximately 40 per week) for the duration of the internship and have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

Florida Housing: We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

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Job Posting Segment:

Commercial Strategy

Job Posting Primary Business:

Disney Destinations Sales Solutions (WDW)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Celebration, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-09-25