Commercial Intern - 2026 - Austin

Expedia Group

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. By joining the Expedia Group 2026 Global Summer Internship Program as a Commercial Sales & Account Management 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, with ongoing support and 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.

Requirements

• Must be available to commit to the full program dates: May 18th - July 24th, 2026
• Must be currently completing an undergraduate degree and graduating between April - June 2027
• Must be willing to relocate to city of job location if outside commuting distance
• Must have no more than two years of professional experience in a similar role
• Must attend university in the same country as internship location
• Must be interested to work in sales, account management, partner/client success, or related field and show a willingness to engage with Expedia Group’s partners through regular phone calls

Nice To Haves

• Should have strong communication skills, be organized and show attention to detail
• Should have growth/learner mindset
• Should have empathy and be inclusive
• Degree on a sales or business-related degree (e.g., Business, Hospitality)
• Proficiency in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• As a Commercial Intern you will join our Partner Growth & Agility (PGA) team within the Travel Partners & Media division, where the focus is on fueling excellent and competitive supply across Expedia Group’s business-to-business (B2B) relationships – focusing on hotels.
• Reach out to potential hotel partners: You'll be making high-volume outbound calls to prospective and current Expedia Group hotel & vacation rental partners, helping to grow and optimize accounts whilst building strong client relationships.
• Learn sales techniques: You'll work with your team to drive results by developing and applying different sales strategies to promote and negotiate the current portfolio of products to hotel partners.
• Understand partner needs: Through phone conversations, data analysis, and research, you'll identify what partners need and be able to recommend the best solutions and next steps.
• Develop skills and build industry knowledge: Participate in mini-internal projects to hone your analytical and problem-solving skills, while developing business acumen and learning about industry trends.

Benefits

• AMERS: The total cash range for this position in Austin is $32 per hour.
• Pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location and degree level.
• Health care benefits: medical, dental & vision options
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern