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PRADEEP V

Bangalore

Summary

Key Account Manager with extensive experience at ZUZU Hospitality, specializing in sales strategy development and client relationship management. Achieved 140% growth post-COVID through effective data analysis and negotiation skills. Proficient in Power BI and SQL, utilizing advanced analytics to drive client success and enhance business performance. Demonstrated ability to manage strategic accounts and deliver customized solutions that improve profitability.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Account Manager

ZUZU Hospitality
Bangalore
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • Executed strategic sales plan targeting independent hotels as primary customers.
  • Generated leads via online research, networking events, referrals, and partnerships.
  • Conducted consultations and product demonstrations to highlight revenue management platform benefits.
  • Closed high-value deals through effective negotiation techniques.
  • Established and nurtured long-term relationships, fostering client loyalty and repeat business.
  • Developed key account plans to fulfill customer needs and enhance profitability.
  • Maintained comprehensive understanding of client products for effective promotion.

Sr.Business Development Manager

HotelKey Pvt.ltd
Bangalore
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Preparing and tracking important data on everyday basis(BOB-Business on Books)
  • Handling Group Properties to ensure fruitful conversation.
  • Onboarding New properties
  • Offline and Online Product training for new client
  • Negotiated commercial terms with clients to maximize profitability.
  • Conducted market research to identify industry trends and customer needs.

Business Development Manager

Make My Trip & Goibibo
Bangalore
11.2019 - 05.2023
  • Managed more than 500 budget hotels including Neo-chains majorly of Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu as well as leisure cities like Coorg, Mysore, Yelagiri and Wayanad with an ASP between 1000 to 4000.
  • Engaged and consulted the Owners and Directors of the Hotels to understand their needs and provide them with growth solutions.
  • Directed promotion and brand loyalty efforts to build direct relationships with Hotel Partners.
  • Developed strategies to increase sales and drive profits by ensuring participation of Hotel Partners in the various marketing drives. Also kept close track of competitors and ensuring correct inventory and rates are offered on Go-MMT funnel.
  • Onboarded 200+ new hotel partners to Go-MMT and training them with our internal tools.
  • Was responsible for overall growth and recovery for my portfolio post covid which is approximately 140% of February 2020.

Implementation Engg

Bitla Software Solutions
08.2017 - 10.2019
  • Offline and Online Product training for new clients
  • Handled Group Reservations as per the set policies of the Hotel
  • Solving Clients issue and onboarding the new features
  • Resolved Guest Complaints, ensuring Guest Satisfaction.
  • Preparing and tracking important data on everyday basis(BOB-Business on Books)
  • Taking care of Guest Check ins and Check-outs of the front desks

Education

B.com -

ISBM

Technical -

Shiridi Sai ITI

PUC -

Anikethana

SSLC -

BNR International Public School

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Service
  • Effective Time Management
  • Data visualization
  • Sales strategy
  • Dashboard creation
  • SQL expert
  • Data analysis

Languages

  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Kannada
  • English
  • Telugu

Timeline

Key Account Manager

ZUZU Hospitality
11.2023 - 03.2025

Sr.Business Development Manager

HotelKey Pvt.ltd
06.2023 - 08.2023

Business Development Manager

Make My Trip & Goibibo
11.2019 - 05.2023

Implementation Engg

Bitla Software Solutions
08.2017 - 10.2019

B.com -

ISBM

Technical -

Shiridi Sai ITI

PUC -

Anikethana

SSLC -

BNR International Public School
PRADEEP V