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Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.
Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.
We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a global hybrid work setup (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.
*Note: Applications will remain live for at least 5 business days when the role is posted. The post will be removed when application targets are met.
By joining the Expedia Group 2025 Global Summer Internship Program as a Commercial Intern you’ll fully integrate into our inclusive community and gain a well-rounded experience of life at Expedia Group. Our global program offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to business-critical projects by developing your skills through tailored learning and training, providing ongoing support, and offering insightful intern-specific events to build knowledge and community.
Internship Program Highlights:
Onboarding: Connect with your cohort, receive support, and set up for success in your first week
Intern Bootcamp: Role-specific technical and professional skills learning, both in-person and virtual, delivered in your first week to help you get set up for success
Meaningful work and projects: Interns join a variety of Expedia Group teams and directly contribute to business workstreams and priorities; at the conclusion of the internship interns present their work to team members and senior leadership
Learning Series: Interactive workshops delivered by our Learning team to build professional & soft skills, and support development, including topics such as personal branding and presentation skills
Leadership Series: Exclusive intern-only events with our Travel Leadership Team leaders to learn about their career journeys, hear their views on industry and company trends and ask questions!
Social events: Regular fun events organized for each regional cohort so you can get to know others, enjoy the Expedia Group culture, and enjoy some downtime!
Mentorship: Mentors are assigned to each individual intern to support your development and learning throughout the program and are also a great way to build your understanding and network at EG
Support: Coaching and advice, provided by managers, team navigators (buddies) and a specific point of contact per region from Emerging Talent & Careers
What You’ll do:
As a Commercial Intern you’ll be placed in our Travel Partnerships & Media division, where the focus is on fueling excellent and competitive supply across Expedia Group’s business-to-business (B2B) relationships - ranging from large airlines, hotels, vacation rentals, cruises, car rentals, travel agents and more.
You’ll assist your team in growing and optimizing accounts focusing on the adoption of EG's full suite of products and tools.
You’ll develop an understanding of and put into practice the sales techniques used in partner engagements to drive business.
You’ll uncover partner needs by speaking with partners on the phone, analyzing internal data, exploring external sources, and recommending suitable solutions.
You’ll understand the industry and competitive landscape of your team.
Who You Are:
We know that many potential candidates can be hesitant to apply for a job if they aren't sure that they meet all the criteria shared. If you meet all the criteria labelled ‘Must’ and are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply!
Must be available to commit to the full program dates : May 19-July 25, 2025 OR June 23-August 29, 2025
Must be graduating with an undergraduate degree between April and July 2026
Must be willing to relocate to city of job location if outside commuting distance.
Must commit to full time hours every week.
Must have no more than 2 years of professional experience in a similar role.
Must have desire for sales; account management, partner / client success, or related field.
Must have a growth or learner mindset.
Must have empathy and be inclusive.
Helpful to have focused degree on a sales or business-related degree (e.g., Business, Hospitality).
Helpful to have organization and time management skills, rigor, and attention to details.
What We Offer:
Successful candidates will receive a competitive compensation package including the benefits below and others:
The total cash range for this position in Austin is $32 per hour. The total cash range for this position in Chicago is $30 per hour. Pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location and degree level.
Hybrid Work Policy
Travel discounts
Opportunity to receive a full-time permanent offer after graduation and 12 months of customized support from our Emerging Talent & Careers team
Community support through Expedia Group’s Inclusion Business Groups
Relocation support (if eligible)
Next Steps:
Apply now! Our dedicated emerging talent & careers team will review your application and suitable applicants will be encouraged to complete an immersive strength based online assessment as the first step. Depending on the role profile you are applying to, selected candidates may also be asked to take a skills-based screening assessment.
Candidates who are invited to a final round interview will have the opportunity to meet with members of our team through two virtual interviews covering both technical and behavioral skills related to the position. These interviews will also be a chance for you to learn more about us, too!
Our Commitments:
Expedia Group has made commitments that we hope will propel us forward on the path to progress, including our aspirational hiring goal for women to occupy 50 percent of roles at all levels by the end of 2025.
Accommodation requests
If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.
We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.
Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. © 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50
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