Creates and implements successful sales and marketing strategies regardless of scale and budget. Excels at maximizing profits within limited budgets. Performs market research, develops strategic reports and organizes and promotes successful marketing campaigns. Aggressively pursues new sales leads resulting in high sales close rate. Understands importance of working with customers and other executives, as well as keeping staff informed and motivated. Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in hospitality industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.
· Responsible for increasing market penetration and developing market segment
· Developed comprehensive sales plans for achieving annual targets and driving business growth.
· Oversaw key account management, building lasting relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
· Managing RFP along with development of new accounts
· Developing TA and Event planner segment, which helped in filling business for the hotel
· Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
· Coordinating with NSO and GSO by offering leads and source and support for group business
· Collaborate with the Revenue team to develop and implement sales strategies that align with the hotel's overall business objectives.
· Implemented successful lead generation campaigns that resulted in increased prospect inquiries and conversions.
· Lead and manage the sales team, providing guidance, training and motivation to achieve sales targets.
· Mentored team members, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities. Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
· Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
· Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
· Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue 150% in 1 year.
· Collaborate with event planning and catering teams to promote and sell meeting spaces, banquet services, and conference facilities.
· Work closely with other departments such as operations, reservations, and customer service to ensure a seamless guest experience.
· Organized and attended trade shows, conferences, and networking events to expand company visibility within the industry.
· Managing and running entire hotel
· Create brand presence and positioned correctly within the market
· Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
· Meeting key business influencers
· Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
· Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
· Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
· Increased company revenue by creating and streamlining processes, implementing cost-saving measures.
· Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
· Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
· Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
· Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
· Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
· Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
· Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
· Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
· Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
· Managed key accounts of the hotel with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
· Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
· Achieved sales goals by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
· Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.
· Negotiated contracts with clients, ensuring the best pricing and terms for company profitability.
· Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
· Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling tailored solutions for clients'' specific needs.
· Attended industry events and conventions to expand sales opportunities.
· Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
· Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
· Drove sales by developing lakh rupees contract of sales.
· Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
· Assisting DOSM for planning strategies on a monthly basis along with forecasting
· Assisting Marcom and DOSM for planning of various marketing activities