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Ashu Hattar

Ashu Hattar

Director of Sales
Bangalore

Summary

Sales leader with proven ability to drive revenue growth and enhance team performance. Expertise in sales strategy, client relationship management, and market analysis. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving results. Known for leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Sales - Groups, Meetings and Events

Hilton Hotels Corporation
04.2025 - Current
  • Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support.
  • Expanded customer base by targeting untapped markets through innovative lead generation tactics and follow-up mechanisms.
  • Developed high-performing sales teams through targeted recruitment, training, mentoring, and coaching activities.
  • Spearheaded the adoption of cutting-edge sales tools and technologies designed to enhance team productivity and streamline workflow processes.
  • Established pricing strategies to maintain competitive pricing and maximize profits.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to help sales campaigns reach target audiences.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.

Associate Director of Sales

The Ritz Carlton Bangalore
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Company Overview: Marriott International
  • Developing and implementing sales strategies to increase profits and expand market share.
  • Conduct Daily and weekly meetings with the sales team to review performance, goals, and objectives.
  • Analysed competitor activity to develop competitive pricing models for potential clients.
  • Provided training for new sales staff members on company policies and procedures.
  • Oversee daily operations of the sales department including budgeting, forecasting, and staffing needs.
  • Marriott International

Sr. Sales Manager

Le Meridien Gurgaon
12.2022 - 04.2024
  • Company Overview: Marriott International
  • Responsible for managing National Sales accounts (Corporate) for the hotel.
  • Conducted daily and weekly meetings with the sales centre team to review ongoing queries, Goals, and objectives along with the Sales Centre head.
  • Established relationships with key customers and industry partners to maximize profitability.
  • Maintained active sales contacts with assigned National sales accounts to keep communication open and capture consistent revenue.
  • Marriott International
  • Internal Transfer

Sr. Sales Manager

W Goa
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: Marriott International
  • Responsible for generating leads for Social, FIT and groups based in Delhi / NCR.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits and expand market share.
  • Identified opportunities for growth within existing accounts as well as new markets.
  • Marriott International

Sales Manager

Accor Hotels - Pullman & Novotel
09.2018 - 12.2021
  • Catering Sales - Managing MICE, EMC 's along with associations from Delhi, NCR.
  • Handled LNR portfolio post covid (2020 - 2021)

Sales Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation - Hyatt Regency Delhi
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Catering sales - Responsible for Sourcing, Negotiating, and contracting.

Events Executive

Accor Hotels - Pullman & Novotel
09.2015 - 05.2017
  • Responsible for Coordination, Planning, and execution of events.

Service Associate

Leela Hotels & Resorts
09.2013 - 06.2015

Education

Bachelors in Science -

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Bachelors in Hotel management - undefined

Institute of Hotel Management, Gurdaspur

Certified Life Coach - Certified Wellness Coach, NLP Practitioner

NLP Coaching Academy Affiliated by International Coaching Federation

Skills

  • Active listener
  • Time Management
  • Client relationship management
  • Client acquisition
  • Vendor management
  • Revenue growth
  • Competitive analysis

Accomplishments

  • Certification in Supervisory Development Programme - Hotel Operations - The Leela Hotels & Resorts.
  • Awarded with Women Leadership empowerment Award - 05/01/23
  • Consistently exceeded hotel sales target by 30% for the year 2023.
  • Contributed in achieving catering revenue of 42.9 Cr against the budgeted number of 34 Cr at Le Meridien Gurgaon
  • Successfully completed Certified Departmental Trainer program 2023 - Marriott International.

Activities And Hobbies

  • I am a passionate Dancer.
  • On my journey to explore the Science of Human Behaviour.

Timeline

Director of Sales - Groups, Meetings and Events

Hilton Hotels Corporation
04.2025 - Current

Associate Director of Sales

The Ritz Carlton Bangalore
03.2024 - 03.2025

Sr. Sales Manager

Le Meridien Gurgaon
12.2022 - 04.2024

Sr. Sales Manager

W Goa
01.2022 - 12.2022

Sales Manager

Accor Hotels - Pullman & Novotel
09.2018 - 12.2021

Sales Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation - Hyatt Regency Delhi
06.2017 - 09.2018

Events Executive

Accor Hotels - Pullman & Novotel
09.2015 - 05.2017

Service Associate

Leela Hotels & Resorts
09.2013 - 06.2015

Bachelors in Hotel management - undefined

Institute of Hotel Management, Gurdaspur

Certified Life Coach - Certified Wellness Coach, NLP Practitioner

NLP Coaching Academy Affiliated by International Coaching Federation

Bachelors in Science -

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Ashu HattarDirector of Sales