Prem Karunakaran
Coimbatore
Summary
Seasoned Hotelier with 28 years of expertise in Hotel Sales, Operations, and Management. Demonstrated success in managing diverse portfolios with a focus on delivering exceptional results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sales
Merlis Hotels Coimbatore
06.2025 - Current
- Strategic Planning aligned with corporate goals.
- Budget Management for optimal ROI.
- Multimedia Campaigns across diverse platforms.
- Product Strategy for market share capture.
- Proactive Market Analysis & Competitive Insight.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building.
- Comprehensive Reporting & Forecasting.
- Team Leadership & Development.
- Client Relationship Management & Negotiations.
- Cross-departmental Collaboration & Communication Hotel operations during the absence of General Manager
Director of Sales Gateway Madurai
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
10.2024 - 06.2025
- 9 months
Director of Sales Taj Club House
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
10.2023 - 10.2024
- 1 year
Director of Sales
Vivanta Coimbatore
08.2016 - 10.2023
- 7 years 3 months
Sales Manager
Vivanta Trivandrum
05.2013 - 08.2016
- 3 years 4 months
Club Mahindra Holidays DSA
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited
05.2012 - 05.2013
- 1 year 1 month
Sales Manager
Kadavu Resorts and Ayurveda Centre
10.2010 - 05.2012
- 1 year 8 months
Banquet Sales Executive at the Gateway Hotel Calicut/Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
09.2005 - 10.2010
- 5 years 2 months
- Four Year @ Calicut & One year @ Chennai
Restaurant Manager at Sterling Catering service
AL Muftah Group Qatar
09.2002 - 08.2005
- 3 years
Shift Operations Manager
Pizza Corner India PVT.LTD
12.2000 - 10.2001
- 11 months
Restaurant Captain
GRT Grand
05.1998 - 10.1999
- 1 year 6 months
Management Trainee Food & Beverage
The Residency Hotels
07.1996 - 12.1997
- 1 year 6 months
Education
Bachelor of Science - Catering Science and Hotel Management
S N R Sons College
01.1996
Skills
Lead Generation Expertise: Proven track record in generating high-quality leads and maximizing conversion rates, Build strong relationships, Leadership, Resolve issues, Key performance indicators, communication, Sales presentation, Process orientation
Timeline
Director of Sales
Merlis Hotels Coimbatore
06.2025 - Current
Director of Sales Gateway Madurai
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
10.2024 - 06.2025
Director of Sales Taj Club House
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
10.2023 - 10.2024
Director of Sales
Vivanta Coimbatore
08.2016 - 10.2023
Sales Manager
Vivanta Trivandrum
05.2013 - 08.2016
Club Mahindra Holidays DSA
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited
05.2012 - 05.2013
Sales Manager
Kadavu Resorts and Ayurveda Centre
10.2010 - 05.2012
Banquet Sales Executive at the Gateway Hotel Calicut/Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
09.2005 - 10.2010
Restaurant Manager at Sterling Catering service
AL Muftah Group Qatar
09.2002 - 08.2005
Shift Operations Manager
Pizza Corner India PVT.LTD
12.2000 - 10.2001
Restaurant Captain
GRT Grand
05.1998 - 10.1999
Management Trainee Food & Beverage
The Residency Hotels
07.1996 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Catering Science and Hotel Management
S N R Sons College