Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Timeline
Deepak Angara

Deepak Angara

Hospitality Management
Lucknow,TG

Summary

Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 18-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Director of Sales

Marriott International, Inc.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue by 21% in Quarter - 1 of 2023.
  • Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies, and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
  • Consistently serviced accounts to maintain active contacts and continuously promote profitable offerings.
  • Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.

Director of Sales and Marketing

The Centrum Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Managed sales promotions and marketing strategies on major social media sites.
  • Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.

Director of Sales and Marketing

Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
10.2018 - 02.2021
  • Outlined marketing strategies and developed collateral in close collaboration with product management personnel.
  • Devised integrated plans to build brand awareness, sales pipelines and customer acquisition plans.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
  • Directed canvassing plans to facilitate consistent, high-quality appointments for sales representatives.
  • Helped sales and marketing team members continuously improve product knowledge, skill set and career-building potential by motivating strong revenue numbers and continued promotional success.
  • Directed work of efficient administrative team maintaining accurate sales, inventory and order documentation.
  • Leveraged direct marketing, industry partnerships and social media platforms to maximize marketing strategy success.
  • Spearheaded successful branding initiatives, sales strategies and public relations approaches to underpin and enhance marketing campaign deployment.
  • Implemented, executed and strategically expanded business channel partnerships and program initiatives.
  • Created and expanded sales presentations to new and existing customers increasing net sales revenue by 128% in 11 Months sales.
  • Forecasted sales of INR 2.2 Cr and set successful policies to achieve 112 % of objective.

Director of Sales and Marketing

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Hyderabad Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana
06.2016 - 09.2018
  • Devised integrated plans to build brand awareness, sales pipelines and customer acquisition plans.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Outlined marketing strategies and developed collateral in close collaboration with product management personnel.
  • Performed competitive analyses and adjusted sales and marketing strategies accordingly.
  • Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
  • Led crisis management team and provided quick turnaround solutions.
  • Organized events and product presentations related to national conferences and conventions.
  • Developed positive, performance-based internal sales and marketing culture to include mentoring staff.
  • Instructed sales staff on cross-selling and up-selling techniques resulting in increased net sales revenue by 78% in 12 Months In sales.

Director of Sales

Greenpark Hotels and Resorts Limited
Hyderabad, Telangana
05.2014 - 06.2016
  • Formulated and presented innovative strategies to team members, executives and customers to build foundation for successful sales plans.
  • Captured and completed sales with customer-savvy quotes, proposals and contract management strategies.
  • Investigated competitive landscape to maintain currency on market and anticipate negative business impacts.
  • Consistently serviced accounts to maintain active contacts and continuously promote profitable offerings.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
  • Connected with prospects through multipronged approaches, including trade shows, cold calling and local-area networking.
  • Achieved dramatic sales increase by skillfully managing relationships and proactive sales approaches.
  • Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Gave benefit-oriented, polished presentations driving dramatic revenue growth across multiple sales channels.
  • Brought about industry-leading Segments by applying strategic Market Segmentation industry knowledge and leadership skills.

Associate Director of Sales

Hyderabad Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre and Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
09.2009 - 04.2014
  • Trained approximately 06 new sales associates in 02 Years.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to foster client loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Achieved and exceeded sales goals for 03 Consecutive years.
  • Championed company products and added to 126% increase in quarterly revenue.
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Worked closely with other departments to understand full scope of Conferencing Requirements and provide top-notch salesmanship to customers.
  • Led team of 2 salespeople to exceed quarterly sales goals 90%.
  • Conducted surveys of customers to understand successful sales tactics and strategize improvements in processes.
  • Studied product and local markets to adjust sales pitches and adapt strategies for optimized sales.
  • Reported sales data to upper management as directed.

Assistant Sales Manager

Taj Residency Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
06.2008 - 08.2009
  • Trained new associates in successful sales and performance strategies.
  • Identified and hired exceptional candidates to fill key sales roles and strengthen revenue development.
  • Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
  • Conducted weekly sales meetings to discuss business opportunities and strategies and alleviate issues.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
  • Demonstrated exemplary customer service by engaging clients on sales floor.
  • Directed work of efficient administrative team maintaining accurate sales, inventory and order documentation.

Assistant Manager Sales

Greenpark Hotels and Resorts Limited
Hyderabad, Telangana
06.2007 - 06.2008
  • Trained new associates in successful sales and performance strategies.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
  • Partnered with sales team members and leveraged strong negotiation skills to close tough deals with lucrative clients.
  • Drove business growth 78% and leveraged boost to control production costs and increase profit margins.
  • Expanded territories through customized mentoring, streamlined operations and personalized business relationships.
  • Held weekly meetings with Various Department Heads to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
  • Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with product development and production teams to improve designs and reduce costs.
  • Coached sales team both collectively and individually to help each employee achieve monthly goals.

Assistant Sales Manager

Sun n Sand Hotels (Regional Sales Office)
Hyderabad, Telangana
07.2006 - 05.2007

Opened the First Regional Sales Office in Hyderabad

Hotels located in Mumbai, Pune and Shiridi.

. Introduced the Hotels to the Emerging IT Industry of Hyderabad and able to Gain business from Accounts like Google and Microsoft

  • Conducted weekly sales meetings to discuss business opportunities and strategies and alleviate issues.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.

Duty Manager

The Manohar Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
10.2002 - 06.2006
  • Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support and maintaining composure and professionalism.
  • Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards and service efficiency.
  • Conducted continuous reviews of accounts, procedures and personnel to optimize processes and improve performance.
  • Engaged prospects and customers through various events, including trade shows, seminars and workshops.
  • Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff to keep expertise fresh and relevant.
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Front Office, Food And Beverage Production, Sales

Institute Of Hotel Management Catering Technology , Hyderabad
06.1999 - 06.2002
  • Professional development completed in Front Office Management, Food and Beverage Production, Food and Beverage Service, Accounting, House Keeping

Bachelor of Arts - Accounts, Finance Management, Economics

Osmania University, Hyderabad
06.2002 - 06.2005

Skills

Brand-building strategies

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Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 14 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Additional Information

Leader of the Year 2017 at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Hyderabad.

Department of the Year 2016 and 2017 for 02 Consecutive Years at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Hyderabad.

Chairman Circle 2013- Achieved the Prestigious Chairman Circle ( A Global Sales Recognition) for Sales Professionals in Marriott International. This was done by Achieving Overall Revenue Targets along with Additional Criteria's set across.

Golden Circle 2012 - Achieved Golden Circle by Reaching 97% of the Revenue Targets for the Year 2012 at Marriott International.

Timeline

Director of Sales - Marriott International, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Director of Sales and Marketing - The Centrum Lucknow
03.2021 - 10.2022
Director of Sales and Marketing - Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad
10.2018 - 02.2021
Director of Sales and Marketing - Holiday Inn Express and Suites Hyderabad Gachibowli
06.2016 - 09.2018
Director of Sales - Greenpark Hotels and Resorts Limited
05.2014 - 06.2016
Associate Director of Sales - Hyderabad Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre and Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad
09.2009 - 04.2014
Assistant Sales Manager - Taj Residency Visakhapatnam
06.2008 - 08.2009
Assistant Manager Sales - Greenpark Hotels and Resorts Limited
06.2007 - 06.2008
Assistant Sales Manager - Sun n Sand Hotels (Regional Sales Office)
07.2006 - 05.2007
Duty Manager - The Manohar Hyderabad
10.2002 - 06.2006
Osmania University - Bachelor of Arts, Accounts, Finance Management, Economics
06.2002 - 06.2005
Institute Of Hotel Management Catering Technology - Bachelor of Science, Front Office, Food And Beverage Production, Sales
06.1999 - 06.2002
Deepak AngaraHospitality Management