DIVEK KHURANA
Sales Manager- National
Gurugram,Haryana
Summary
Results-oriented sales manager with 8+ years in hospitality sales, managing 11 Blusalzz hotels and resorts from the Delhi NCR corporate office. Demonstrated success in driving growth in B2B and corporate segments, with a focus on pre-opening sales and optimizing revenue streams. Skilled in high-value negotiations and fostering long-term client relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sales Manager - National
BluSalzz Hotels & Resorts
Gurugram
05.2024 - Current
- Oversee sales strategy and performance evaluation for 11 properties in India.
- propelling business development with rate contracting and critical travel trade connections.
- Aligning efforts with operations and marketing teams to strengthen brand visibility and improve guest satisfaction.
- generating revenue expansion via corporate mice and travel agency networks.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
Assistant Sales Manager
BluSalzz Hotels & Resorts!
Gurugram
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Oversaw portfolio of 40+ B2B accounts, including corporate travel agents, MICE, and wedding planners, to generate room nights and revenue across Pan-India properties.
- Executed 25+ monthly sales calls and site inspections to cultivate client relationships and transform prospects into long-term partners.
- Collaborated with reservations revenue and operations teams to guarantee seamless guest experiences and complete fulfillment of group/mice bookings.
- represented blusalzz hotels & resorts at trade shows to enhance brand visibility
Founder – Entrepreneur
Golu’s Restaurant & Stay
Punhana
03.2017 - 07.2022
- Founded and directed innovative boutique hospitality concept.
- Oversaw end-to-end operations emphasizing F&B strategy and guest experience.
- Cultivated substantial local clientele while establishing a vibrant digital presence.
Assistant Sales & Operations Manager
Brys Fort Jaisalmer (now Storii by ITC)
10.2012 - 02.2017
- prioritized sales growth across B2B MICE wedding and domestic leisure segments.
- coordinated efforts with DMCS travel planners, corporate stakeholders, and luxury agents.
- Supervised guest engagement and facilitated event operations.
Team Leader – Front Office, Meeting Concierge
The Westin Sohna Resort & Spa
02.2010 - 09.2012
- Managed front desk operations at premium luxury wellness resort.
- Guided team handling VIPs while optimizing check-in metrics.
Front Office Executive
The Claremont, New Delhi
09.2009 - 01.2010
Front Office Assistant
The Atrium Hotel
02.2008 - 08.2009
Industrial Training
Holiday Inn Resort, Goa
11.2006 - 03.2007
Education
Executive Program - Enterprise Sales
Juno School of Business
Gurugram01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management & Tourism
LBIIHM, IASE University
Pitamapura, New Delhi01-2008
Senior Secondary -
CBSE Board
Faridabad01-2005
Secondary -
CBSE Board
Sonepat01-2003
Skills
Sales strategy optimization
Corporate sales
Sales launch strategy
Travel trade partnerships
Sales planning
Sales reporting
Sales tracking
Accomplishments
- Generated significant business during the Mahakumbh at Divya Kumbh Retreat through targeted travel agent alliances.
- Played a key role in pre-opening sales for: Urban Suites by BluSalzz (Jaipur), BluSalzz Residence Amritsar, BluSalzz Escapade Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, and Brys Fort Jaisalmer (now Storii by ITC).
- Contributed notably to overall revenue at BluSalzz Residence Amritsar.
- Achieved strong growth in corporate and group bookings at BluSalzz Escapade Lansdowne and Anant Rasa.
- Launched a successful social media campaign for Siddha Wellness Village, significantly boosting bookings year over year.
Timeline
Sales Manager - National
BluSalzz Hotels & Resorts
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Sales Manager
BluSalzz Hotels & Resorts!
01.2023 - 04.2024
Founder – Entrepreneur
Golu’s Restaurant & Stay
03.2017 - 07.2022
Assistant Sales & Operations Manager
Brys Fort Jaisalmer (now Storii by ITC)
10.2012 - 02.2017
Team Leader – Front Office, Meeting Concierge
The Westin Sohna Resort & Spa
02.2010 - 09.2012
Front Office Executive
The Claremont, New Delhi
09.2009 - 01.2010
Front Office Assistant
The Atrium Hotel
02.2008 - 08.2009
Industrial Training
Holiday Inn Resort, Goa
11.2006 - 03.2007
Executive Program - Enterprise Sales
Juno School of Business
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management & Tourism
LBIIHM, IASE University
Senior Secondary -
CBSE Board
Secondary -
CBSE Board