Groups & Events Trainee

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable events and delivering exceptional service? At Crowne Plaza Antwerpen, we’re looking for a motivated Groups & Events Trainee to play a key role in shaping our Groups & Events (G&E) strategy and ensuring our clients have an experience to remember!

What you'll be doing

• Strategic Coordination: Support the G&E coordinator for the work with the Director of Sales to execute our G&E and Group strategy, keeping a finger on the pulse of market trends, competitor activities, and demand periods, with the help of the G&E coordinator
• Client Engagement: Assist the coordinator in managing proactively MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and Group accounts, converting leads into successful events that drive repeat business.
• Event Planning Excellence: Do your best to handle requests quickly with the coordinator to exceed client expectations.
• Collaboration: Take the opportunity to work with every hotel team/department in the hotel.
• Innovative Thinking: Contribute creative ideas to our Meetings Product Development, ensuring our offerings stand out in the market.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead, with the coordinator’s support by analysing historical data, current bookings, and competitor products to continuously refine our approach.
• Client Relations: Support sales activities including site inspections, client entertainment, and familiarization events, all designed to showcase our exceptional service.

Your ideal profile?

• You are a student in hotel management or business, with a minimum three-month internship agreement starting from July 2025 (6 months would be perfect!)
• You are fluent in English and Dutch to communicate effortlessly with our international clientele. If you speak French or any other language, it's a plus!
• Communicative and customer service-oriented, you enjoy helping people and can keep your cool even in the busiest situations.
• You are full of energy and able to work in a team while keeping a positive attitude.
• Challenges don't scare you; they motivate you!

What to expect during your internship at Crowne Plaza Antwerpen?

• You'll have the opportunity to learn from an experienced team in a prestigious environment.
• You'll develop practical skills in hotel management and Events Management.
• You can participate in internal training and networking events.
• For international students, we offer housing or compensation for housing.
• Complimentary lunch whenever you're on duty.
• Office hours with some flexibility to spice up your week. Plus, occasional telework opportunities if you perform well and are independent!
• Well-being-focused Company Culture: Join a company that values your well-being with initiatives such as mental health programs, wellness activities, etc.
• Discounts on Products/Services: Did you know that Crowne Plaza Antwerpen is part of the Pandox investment group? We own and operate six other hotels in Belgium:

DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City

The Hotel. Brussels

Hilton Brussels Grand Place

Holiday Inn Brussels Airport

Hotel Hubert Grand Place

Indigo Brussels City

• Enjoy attractive discounts on rooms and restaurants at our various establishments.
• You'll also benefit from discounts at IHG properties worldwide!
• Responsible Initiatives: Contribute to projects or company initiatives focused on social and environmental responsibility.

What are the recruitment process steps?

If you're motivated to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our exceptional team, send us your CV. We'll start with an initial phone interview to better understand your expectations and goals. Then, you'll be invited for an in-person or Teams interview!

We have a company culture that promotes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. Do you have an handicap and need adjustments for your internship? Feel free to let us know.

We look forward to welcoming you to Crowne Plaza Antwerpen!