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Education
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AccountManager

ARUN KUMAR D

Bangalore

Summary

Dedicated consultative professional with the experience over 15+ years of work experience with a background in understanding Hotel Technology Tools Impacting Revenue Management & coordination with Tech Team, Dedicated Revenue Manager, Revenue related Product Management, Complexed data Reader, Customer Success Management, Online Travel Agent Sales B2C & B2B, Hotel Contracting and enriched in TMC Operations by enduring strong relationship with Hotels across PAN India & Sub-Continents, Suppliers & Channel managers meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Resourceful Manager offering a history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with a hardworking mentality to maintain the quality of services and products.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Hotel Success Manager

HRS India Private Limited
07.2021 - Current

. Central Reservation System experience

· Client-centered approach with a professional orientation.

· Strong team player with flexibility and a positive attitude.

· Developed business and technical knowledge of pricing and revenue optimization solutions.

· Strong relationship-building, product knowledge, planning, and execution skills.

· Analytical approach to identifying and resolving complex problems.

· Proven verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to work independently with customers.

· Strong desire to work directly with clients to solve business issues.

· Proven experience in a customer-facing role.

· Strong understanding of revenue management principles and practices.

.Focused approach on Revenue Management tools which generate Revenue by multiple approach.

  • Obtained pricing deals, negotiated contracts and solidified beneficial agreements.
  • Developed and maintained strategic operational processes, streamlining customer experience and adding value to company.
  • Worked cross-functionally with various departments on projects.
  • Collected performance data on each promotion to better plan future events.
  • Developed campaigns, led design and tracked results.
  • Experience in Microsoft Windows-based office tools including presentation software, database software and desktop applications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Abilities with SharePoint and Smartsheet.
  • Project and task management, including follow up, setting timelines, ensuring deliverables are complete and meet client standards.
  • Delivered expert support and counsel to independent promotional product distributors focused on boosting cross sales and gross upsell profits.
  • Independently maintain the relationship with the partner hotels in India and Sub-continent, continuously expand network.
  • Identified key entry points to enhance market penetration and maximize returns.
  • Collaborated with off-site personnel to verify consistent information accessibility and improve customer experience.
  • Created customer support strategies to increase customer retention.
  • Facilitated penetration of key accounts via strategic planning initiatives.
  • Managed successful negotiation of long-term contract renewals with franchise owners and sales affiliates.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Build and maintain ongoing business relationships and develop methods of customer success management that allow for continuous improvement in customer satisfaction
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Generated reports and communicated results to stakeholders to provide insights into customer success.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
  • Monitored metrics and developed actionable insights to improve efficiency and performance.
  • Led process improvement and problem-solving efforts to create standard procedures and escalation policy for customer support team.
  • Utilized customer feedback to inform changes and improvements to customer success plans.
  • Assisted customers with onboarding and product setup to foster successful adoption and usage.
  • Established strong relationships with key customers, resulting in increased customer loyalty.

Inside Sales Manager

HRS GmbH
11.2017 - 10.2020
  • Obtained pricing deals, negotiated contracts and solidified beneficial agreements.
  • Prospected for new Hotel Contract in target areas or demographics to bring Corporate client requirement.
  • Documented customer habits and preferences and recommended product and service updates to management.
  • Developed and managed plans to grow territory 30% through strong Business relationship with Hotel Partners.
  • Reviewed account activity to assess financial status and evaluate discrepancies.
  • Enhanced online presence to take advantage of dynamic conditions and unique platform opportunities.
  • Supported key promotions by contacting established and potential customers to discuss offerings.

  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Assistant Manager Business Development

Cleartrip India Private Limited
11.2015 - 10.2017

Lobby Manager

Le Méridien Coimbatore
10.2013 - 09.2015

Duty Manager

Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore
07.2012 - 09.2013

Front Office Supervisor

Fortune Select Trinity - Business Hotel
07.2007 - 04.2012

Front Desk Receptionist

Royal Orchid Central
06.2005 - 06.2007

Education

Associate of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Tourism & Travel Studies

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU)

Advance Diploma in Hotel Management

Small Industries Service Institute (SISI)

ARMY School New Cantt Allahabad

No Degree - Advanced Excel, PPT

Skill Nation's -Currently Perusing

Skills

  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Revenue Management
  • Client Centered Approach
  • Professional Orientation
  • Results Orientation
  • Problem Solving
  • Partnering
  • Technical Expertise
  • Revenue Management
  • Budding Strategic plans to increase revenue
  • Product Management
  • Business Development
  • Reporting familiarity
  • Analytical skills & Strategic planning and analysis
  • Strong time management skills
  • Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Key Account management
  • Customer Success Management
  • Multi-channel revenue experience
  • Data management & Upsell
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Multitasking abilities

Additional Information

  • Self-motivated, goal oriented, and able to work in a team environment.
  • Decision Making – Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to initiate creative thinking to accomplish continuous improvement and evolution of the department.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks concurrently and deliver results under pressure.
  • Ability to initiate positive contact, to act convincingly (e.g. in negotiations), to motivate as well as to identify and resolve conflicts.
  • Ability to select and present insightful datasets including performance, market and competitor analysis and to implement meaningful action plans based on the data.
  • Passion for finding new/best-possible solutions, keeping economic impact in mind and showing good argumentation in negotiations.
  • Good analytical competency, i.e. finding useful facts, able to analyze complex data and to draw relevant conclusions (comfortable with Microsoft Excel).

Accomplishments

  • Revenue Management & Product Management.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Relationship & Account management with various stakeholders to ensure progressive result.

Timeline

Senior Hotel Success Manager

HRS India Private Limited
07.2021 - Current

Inside Sales Manager

HRS GmbH
11.2017 - 10.2020

Assistant Manager Business Development

Cleartrip India Private Limited
11.2015 - 10.2017

Lobby Manager

Le Méridien Coimbatore
10.2013 - 09.2015

Duty Manager

Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore
07.2012 - 09.2013

Front Office Supervisor

Fortune Select Trinity - Business Hotel
07.2007 - 04.2012

Front Desk Receptionist

Royal Orchid Central
06.2005 - 06.2007

Associate of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Tourism & Travel Studies

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU)

Advance Diploma in Hotel Management

Small Industries Service Institute (SISI)

ARMY School New Cantt Allahabad

No Degree - Advanced Excel, PPT

Skill Nation's -Currently Perusing
ARUN KUMAR D