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Noel Barnabas

Bengaluru

Summary

With hands-on experience in both hospitality and aviation, I’ve had

the privilege of working with top-tier brands, from sales roles to

coordinating travel for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. I’m extremly

passionate about building strong relationships and ensuring that

clients experience seamless, memorable service, whether that

means driving sales for top hotels or handling the logistics of

complex travel arrangements.

Throughout my career, I’ve focused on exceeding expectations and

helping clients feel valued. I’m all about creating growth opportunities

and adding that personal touch to every interaction. Working with

UHNW clients has taught me the value of precision, teamwork, and

anticipating needs—even the unspoken ones.

On a personal note, I’m driven by resilience. Life’s thrown a few

challenges my way, and I’ve come out stronger, inspired to help

others find their strength too. I’m always open to mentor and share messages of

motivation and encouragement to anyone who might need it.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Logistics Expert

Fortis
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: Fortis is a secure private travel management company, specializing in managing the end-to-end ground logistics for the world's ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs)
  • Collaborating with Executive Assistants and Security Teams to coordinate ground logistics for high-profile clients
  • Proactively monitoring contingencies and providing strategic travel planning advice to enhance service delivery
  • Managing invoicing and client billing processes to ensure seamless and timely financial transactions
  • Developing comprehensive travel logistics plans for security-sensitive and complex itineraries
  • Providing on-site coordination and support for high-touch, security-conscious trips, ensuring a flawless travel experience
  • Fortis is a secure private travel management company, specializing in managing the end-to-end ground logistics for the world's ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs)

Global Travel Consultant

Fortis
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Collaboration with Executive Assistants and Security Teams: Coordinate closely to address the ground logistics requirements for their Principals
  • On-Site Coordination: Provide direct, high-touch facilitation and support for Executive Assistants and Security Teams during Principals' trips, ensuring seamless on-ground operations and enhanced security

AVP - Sales & Marketing

Hotel n Apartment
Karnataka
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Hotel N Apartment is a leading accommodation service provider headquartered in India, catering to Corporates and Travel Management Companies (TMCs)
  • We specialize in both short-term business stays and extended accommodations for relocation, global mobility, and project-based travel
  • Establishing and leading the Corporate Sales vertical
  • Creating and managing diverse sales channels
  • Driving strategic planning and tactical execution
  • Sourcing global accommodation inventory and overseeing vendor management
  • Implementing and managing global mobility projects
  • Hotel N Apartment is a leading accommodation service provider headquartered in India, catering to Corporates and Travel Management Companies (TMCs)
  • We specialize in both short-term business stays and extended accommodations for relocation, global mobility, and project-based travel

Associate Regional Manager for Business Development

Mint Hotels & Suites
Bangalore
05.2016 - 09.2017
  • Company Overview: Mint Hotel and Suites is India's fastest-growing new-age hospitality services company, focused on providing value-conscious travelers with convenient, affordable, and reliable accommodations
  • Establishing Corporate and Travel Agency sales verticals
  • Creating and managing diverse sales channels
  • Identifying new markets and opportunities for expansion
  • Leading market entry into new cities and regions
  • Driving strategic planning and tactical execution
  • Sourcing inventory and managing vendor relationships
  • Implementing mobility projects to enhance service offerings
  • Mint Hotel and Suites is India's fastest-growing new-age hospitality services company, focused on providing value-conscious travelers with convenient, affordable, and reliable accommodations

Regional Sales Manager

OYO Rooms
Bangalore
11.2015 - 05.2016
  • Company Overview: OYO Rooms, commonly known as OYO, is India's largest hotel room aggregator, specializing in the standardization and aggregation of hotel accommodations
  • Establishing Corporate and Travel Agency sales verticals
  • Hiring and building a high-performing sales team for South India
  • Contributing to South India becoming the second highest sales revenue generator within the company
  • Cultivating and managing relationships with major blue-chip companies across India
  • Overseeing a team of nearly 30 professionals throughout the region
  • Creating and managing diverse sales channels
  • Identifying and developing new sales opportunities
  • Designing and executing impactful sales campaigns
  • Exploring new markets and identifying cities for expansion
  • Driving strategic planning and tactical execution
  • OYO Rooms, commonly known as OYO, is India's largest hotel room aggregator, specializing in the standardization and aggregation of hotel accommodations

Sr. Manager Sales

OYO Rooms
Bangalore
05.2015 - 11.2015
  • Establishing the Corporate and Travel Agency sales verticals
  • Contracting and signing partnerships with nearly 30 Partnerships in Bangalore
  • Successfully forming partnerships with top blue-chip companies in the region
  • Cultivating and managing relationships with major blue-chip companies across India
  • Driving strategic planning and tactical execution to enhance sales performance

Manager - Corporate Sales

Spicejet Limited
Bangalore
07.2009 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: SpiceJet is a low-cost airline founded in 2005 and headquartered in Gurgaon, India
  • It is the fourth-largest airline in the country by the number of passengers carried
  • Establishing the Corporate Sales Channel from the ground up
  • Developing the Corporate Market in Bangalore, which contributed 10% to all India Corporate Revenue
  • Conceptualizing a tailored SME market product specifically for the Bangalore region
  • Streamlining internal processes for key IT clients, driving substantial business growth
  • Enhancing the SpiceJet Corporate product to improve customer booking and travel experiences
  • Implementing strategic initiatives to address competitive market challenges
  • Achieving significant acquisition and retention results by signing contracts with over 120 corporate accounts, with a pipeline of 300 more
  • Managing relationships with leading travel management companies
  • Cultivating partnerships with top blue-chip corporations, contributing nearly 60% of market revenue
  • Facilitating API and technology interfaces for self-booking tools for clients such as IBM and Accenture
  • SpiceJet is a low-cost airline founded in 2005 and headquartered in Gurgaon, India
  • It is the fourth-largest airline in the country by the number of passengers carried

Assistant Manager - Corporate Sales

IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd)
Bangalore
07.2008 - 07.2009
  • Company Overview: IndiGo is a low-cost airline founded in 2006 and headquartered in Gurgaon, India
  • It is the largest airline in India by the number of passengers carried
  • Playing a key role in the development and execution of IndiGo's 'Corporate Traveller' program, guiding it from concept to full implementation
  • Establishing the B2B/Corporate vertical from the ground up, building a dedicated sales and relationship management team by November 2008
  • Driving business acquisition and client retention, expanding the Corporate Sales vertical from zero to over 150 corporate accounts
  • Securing major corporate clients, including IBM, which marked the first global partnership between a low-cost carrier and IBM
  • Designing, implementing, and refining various corporate product offerings to align with market demands and strategic business goals
  • Leading the Bangalore station to become the top revenue generator, contributing 20% of IndiGo's nationwide corporate revenue
  • Developing and optimizing internal processes to streamline the operations of the Corporate Sales team, driving sustained growth and efficiency
  • IndiGo is a low-cost airline founded in 2006 and headquartered in Gurgaon, India
  • It is the largest airline in India by the number of passengers carried

Sr. Sales Executive

IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd)
Bangalore
07.2007 - 06.2008
  • Key member of the initial team responsible for establishing IndiGo's Travel Agency and Corporate Sales Channels
  • Successfully set up and expanded the travel agency channel, significantly enhancing brand recognition within the travel agency community
  • Grew the contracted travel agency base to over 200 agencies, including some of the top travel agencies in Bangalore
  • Provided valuable market insights that contributed to the planning of new network routes, including proposing one of the airline's highest revenue-earning routes from Bangalore to Guwahati
  • Assisted in organizing various business promotional events, strengthening relationships and enhancing the airline's market presence

Executive Sales - Corporate Travel

Thomas Cook
Bangalore
06.2006 - 06.2007
  • Company Overview: Thomas Cook (India) Ltd
  • Is an integrated travel and travel-related financial services company headquartered in Mumbai, India
  • The company offers a comprehensive range of travel services, including foreign exchange, international and domestic holidays, visa and passport assistance, travel insurance, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions)
  • Facilitating the re-entry of Thomas Cook into high-volume accounts, enhancing market presence
  • Successfully closing and securing the SKOL Breweries account for Thomas Cook
  • Driving the strategy to elevate brand visibility and recognition in the corporate market
  • Thomas Cook (India) Ltd
  • Is an integrated travel and travel-related financial services company headquartered in Mumbai, India
  • The company offers a comprehensive range of travel services, including foreign exchange, international and domestic holidays, visa and passport assistance, travel insurance, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions)

Sales Executive

Amadeus India
Bangalore
01.2005 - 06.2006
  • Company Overview: Amadeus is structured around two key areas: its global distribution system and its IT Solutions business
  • As an international network, Amadeus provides real-time search, pricing, booking, ticketing, and other processing services to travel providers and agencies through its CRS distribution business
  • Maintaining and building relationships with existing Amadeus accounts, fostering long-term partnerships
  • Monitoring and analyzing competitive activity, providing valuable feedback to inform strategic decisions
  • Providing dedicated technical support to multinational accounts and key Amadeus clients, ensuring a seamless customer experience
  • Amadeus is structured around two key areas: its global distribution system and its IT Solutions business
  • As an international network, Amadeus provides real-time search, pricing, booking, ticketing, and other processing services to travel providers and agencies through its CRS distribution business

Technical Support Executive

Dell
Bangalore
09.2004 - 12.2005
  • Company Overview: Dell Inc
  • Was an American privately owned multinational computer technology company headquartered in Round Rock, Texas
  • Renowned for developing, selling, repairing, and supporting computers and related products and services
  • Providing backup technical support for external customers, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Authoring technical articles for Dell's internal technical support forums, sharing knowledge and best practices
  • Achieving recognition as the top performer for August 2005
  • Participating in a team that reviewed Windows Longhorn, contributing to product development
  • Testing and reviewing new Dell systems, providing valuable feedback for enhancements
  • Writing a widely read technical article on troubleshooting and fixing issues with Samsung DVD drives, which served as a valuable resource for users
  • Dell Inc
  • Was an American privately owned multinational computer technology company headquartered in Round Rock, Texas
  • Renowned for developing, selling, repairing, and supporting computers and related products and services

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) -

Presidency University Bangalore
01.2005

Business/Commerce, General

CMR Group of Institutions
01.2002

Bishop Cotton Boys' School
01.2000

Skills

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Service Orientation (Social)
  • Thinking Skills
  • Self-Directed
  • Decision-making
  • Planning
  • Leadership
  • Multitasking
  • Team building
  • Written communication
  • Problem resolution
  • Problem-solving
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Customer relations

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Elementary (A2)
A2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Global Logistics Expert

Fortis
12.2023 - 09.2024

Global Travel Consultant

Fortis
12.2021 - 12.2023

AVP - Sales & Marketing

Hotel n Apartment
10.2017 - 03.2020

Associate Regional Manager for Business Development

Mint Hotels & Suites
05.2016 - 09.2017

Regional Sales Manager

OYO Rooms
11.2015 - 05.2016

Sr. Manager Sales

OYO Rooms
05.2015 - 11.2015

Manager - Corporate Sales

Spicejet Limited
07.2009 - 01.2015

Assistant Manager - Corporate Sales

IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd)
07.2008 - 07.2009

Sr. Sales Executive

IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd)
07.2007 - 06.2008

Executive Sales - Corporate Travel

Thomas Cook
06.2006 - 06.2007

Sales Executive

Amadeus India
01.2005 - 06.2006

Technical Support Executive

Dell
09.2004 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) -

Presidency University Bangalore

Business/Commerce, General

CMR Group of Institutions

Bishop Cotton Boys' School
Noel Barnabas