MKT Trainee - Renaissance Barcelona

Job Description

This marketing trainee role supports the hotel’s marketing and commercial activities, including social media, content creation, promotional campaigns, market research, digital communications, and coordination with sales and operational teams. Candidates are generally expected to be studying or recently graduated in marketing, communications, hospitality, tourism, or a related field. Strong written and verbal communication, creativity, organization, attention to detail, and confidence using Microsoft Office and social media platforms are valuable. Some knowledge of digital marketing, design tools, or analytics is helpful. The trainee should be proactive, adaptable, professional, and comfortable working in a multicultural hotel environment while learning Marriott and Renaissance brand standards.

Company Info

Renaissance Barcelona Hotel is a Marriott International property located in central Barcelona, combining contemporary design with the distinctive, locally inspired style associated with the Renaissance Hotels brand. The hotel serves leisure travelers, business guests, groups, and event clients, offering accommodation, dining, meeting facilities, and guest services. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotel brands across many countries. Renaissance Hotels focuses on helping guests discover the character of each destination through design, dining, culture, and personalized experiences. Working at the Barcelona property can provide exposure to international hospitality standards, hotel marketing, sales, events, guest relations, and daily operations. The company generally values teamwork, inclusion, service excellence, professional development, and cultural awareness.

Destination Guide

Spain’s main island destinations include the Balearic Islands, such as Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentera, and the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. Tourism creates opportunities in hotels, restaurants, events, travel services, retail, watersports, wellness, and customer support, with seasonal hiring especially common in summer. Island culture blends Spanish traditions with distinctive local food, festivals, music, and relaxed outdoor living. Lifestyle varies from busy resort areas to quieter communities, while housing and transport can be challenging during peak season. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can generally work without a visa, though registration may be required. Non-EU applicants normally need an appropriate work or residence permit arranged with an employer. Candidates should confirm accommodation, salary, contract terms, transport, and local registration before relocating. Barcelona is on mainland Spain rather than the islands.