Ashutosh Raghuvanshi
Lucknow,UP
Summary
Professional Sales Manager with over 13 years of experience in Food & Beverage & sales industry. Adept at developing productive relationships with local business owners and establishing new business accounts to achieve sales goals. Excellent sales and marketing knowledge with advanced skills in market development and account retention. Results-focused sales and marketing leader ambitious to drive substantial revenue and profits through proactive strategies. Brings multifaceted approach involving competitor research, innovative promotional strategies and continuous optimisation to exceed expectations. Continuously seeks out opportunities in market gaps and customer trends.
A Wedding Specialist professional, prepared to deliver exceptional wedding experiences. Has history of creating memorable events and managing logistics to ensure flawless execution. Focuses on team collaboration and adapts to changing needs, utilizing strong organizational and communication skills to achieve outstanding results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Wedding Specialist
Hyatt Regency Lucknow
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and executed customized wedding packages, enhancing guest experiences and driving customer satisfaction through tailored services.
- Collaborated with vendors and clients to design and implement wedding layouts, ensuring seamless event execution and adherence to client vision.
- Managed logistics for multiple events simultaneously, optimizing resource allocation and improving operational efficiency within a fast-paced environment.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in event planning, fostering a cohesive team environment and enhancing overall performance.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends, enabling the development of innovative offerings that attracted new clientele and increased bookings.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in a high rate of repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Navigated complex logistical challenges with ease, ensuring smooth execution of all event elements.
Sales Manager
RADISSION BLU KAUSHAMBI DELHI NCT
11.2021 - 08.2026
- Profiled, targeted and prospected territory within and beyond existing customer base to expand reach and revenue.
- Retained existing customers and substantially grew customer base, product line and sales volume.
- Created professional sales presentations to creatively communicate product quality and market comparisons.
- Boosted team morale and overall sales volume by creating incentivising sales contests.
- Forecasted product sales and achieved quarterly and annual sales objectives.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Mentored employees in successful selling techniques and encouraged cross-selling additional products and services.
- Created strategic sales plans, designed to increase sales, customer loyalty and market awareness.
- Managed relationship building between company and high-paying clients, completing regular visits and providing loyalty discounts.
- Strengthened profit opportunities by managing time and resources to meet sales objectives.
- Developed and implemented strategic sales initiatives, enhancing market penetration and driving revenue growth across multiple segments.
- Led a high-performing sales team, fostering a collaborative environment that improved overall team productivity and morale.
- Analyzed sales data and market trends to refine strategies, resulting in improved forecasting and better resource allocation.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty through personalized service and attention.Senior
- Developed and executed strategic sales plans that enhanced market penetration and increased revenue growth across multiple segments.
- Led a high-performing sales team, fostering collaboration and mentoring to achieve consistent quarterly sales targets and performance excellence.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to refine product offerings, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Established and maintained relationships with key clients, ensuring tailored solutions that met their specific needs and contributed to retention.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
RADISSON BLU KAUSHAMBI DELHI NCR
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Developed and maintained staff to provide hospitable, professional service while adhering to policies and business initiatives.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness, organisation, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Handled escalated customer complaints to provide full resolutions and promote loyalty.
- Maximised profitability by delivering innovative catering services.
- Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques and guest interactions.
- Guaranteed compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines.
- Minimised loss and misuse of equipment through proper supervision and staff training.
- Worked closely with Restaurant Manager, chef and cooks to determine menu plans for special events or occasions.
- Applied expertise in market and menu trends to exceed restaurant performance standards.
- Assessed operational performance to measure compliance with regulatory, industry and brand standards.
Food and Beverage Supervisor
HOLIDAY INN AEROCITY
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Enforced high standards of health and safety to reduce risks of injuries and accidents.
- Organised and conducted pre-shift staff meetings to communicate pertinent information.
- Assessed food and beverage quality before serving, confirming direct reports continuously produced items to high-quality standards.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of food and beverage menus to efficiently answer staff and customer queries.
- Identified training needs and and organised trainings to bridge employee skill gaps.
- Observed staff performance and provided feedback to facilitate achievement of team and individual goals.
- Evaluated basic operating procedures to verify compliance with local and national regulations for hospitality industry.
- Remained calm during emergency situations or peak hours to serve as role model of best practice to hotel staff.
Catering Assistant
VIVANTA BY TAJ CHENNAI
09.2014 - 11.2017
- Dealt with guests' queries and requests politely.
- Delivered high-volume catering for special events.
- Ensured excellent health and hygiene practices were followed to minimise risks to public.
- Assisted catering manager in developing marketing tactics to promote catering services.
- Catered for diverse dietary requirements with excellent food allergen awareness.
- Worked closely with catering team to provide seamless meal service to guests.
Management Trainee
STERLING HOLIDAYS PVT LTD
11.2012 - 10.2017
- Developed new business and maintained current relationships to support sales and keep revenue up.
- Completed professional training programme while managing current sales accounts and building business relationships.
- Learned cost management skills to increase organisational profitability.
- Increased customer loyalty by working to resolve any customer issues and maintaining positive interactions.
- Learnt problem-solving strategies and conflict management working closely with mentors.
- Coordinated multiple rotas and provided cover for emergencies and short-term staff absences.
- Helped staff with special projects by setting up schedules and organising resources.
- Took messages from clients and relayed them to relevant staff promptly.
- Utilised specialised knowledge of organisation's business activities to optimise operations.
Education
GRADUATE - HOTEL MANAGEMENT
INDERMIDIATE - PCM
Skills
Business planning
N.C.C Cadet
- NCC C CERTIFIACTE HOLDER
- GOT BEST CADET AWARD FROM GOVERNOR OF U.P LATE SHRI VINSHU KANT SHASTRI.
Education
other,other
Certification
[Area of study] certified
Languages
2,A2,5,C1
Timeline
Wedding Specialist - Hyatt Regency Lucknow
09.2025 - Current
Sales Manager - RADISSION BLU KAUSHAMBI DELHI NCT
11.2021 - 08.2026
Assistant Restaurant Manager - RADISSON BLU KAUSHAMBI DELHI NCR
01.2018 - 11.2021
Food and Beverage Supervisor - HOLIDAY INN AEROCITY
02.2017 - 12.2017
Catering Assistant - VIVANTA BY TAJ CHENNAI
09.2014 - 11.2017
Management Trainee - STERLING HOLIDAYS PVT LTD
11.2012 - 10.2017
JUGAL DEVI - INDERMIDIATE, PCM
IIMT UNIVERSITY - GRADUATE, HOTEL MANAGEMENT