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RAHUL CHAKRABORTY

RAHUL CHAKRABORTY

Goa

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Manager at Lohono Stays by Isprava, adept at forging strategic brand partnerships and driving revenue growth through experiential marketing. Proven track record in event planning and execution, enhancing luxury guest experiences while cultivating long-term relationships. Skilled in budgeting and crisis management, consistently delivering high-impact results in competitive environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Lohono Stays by Isprava
Goa
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Led and managed 150+ strategic partnerships across premium restaurants, bars, and alcohol beverage brands to create curated, high-end guest experiences aligned with Lohono's luxury hospitality ethos.
  • Generated INR 2-3 Cr in direct and indirect revenue through integrated brand collaborations, exclusive experiences, and lifestyle-led marketing initiatives.
  • Headed the Events & Experiences vertical, leading the conceptualisation, planning, and execution of high-touchpoint events for UHNI guests, media, and influencers across Goa, Alibaug, Lonavala, and other prime destinations.
  • Collaborated closely with the marketing team to design and implement co-branded campaigns that amplified Lohono's presence across digital and offline channels, driving guest engagement and organic brand growth.
  • Built and nurtured long-term alliances with luxury alcohol, F&B, and lifestyle brands, enabling value-driven integrations and repeat partnership campaigns.
  • Curated bespoke staycation experiences, sundowners, villa launch events, and festival campaigns that elevated the Lohono brand and positioned it as a lifestyle-first luxury brand.
  • Managed end-to-end logistics, vendor relations, budgets, and execution frameworks for all events, photoshoots and brand activations, ensuring operational excellence and elevated guest satisfaction.
  • Worked with PR and influencer teams to ensure maximum post-event traction, brand mentions, and amplification of partnerships via earned and shared media.
  • Contributed to strategic business development by identifying brand adjacencies, co-creating guest delight moments, and exploring monetisable collaborations.

Sales Executive

Arbor Brewing Company (India) Pvt Ltd.
Goa
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Responsible for overall volume target achievement for the business in the assigned area.
  • Building distribution infrastructure and development of sales frontline in the Goa Region.
  • Responsible for Sales and Key Account Management for the products.
  • Maintenance and Tracking of the Tap Machines.
  • Initiated multiple developing offers and new strategies and also resolved multiple issues related to the Sales and upliftment of the Brand.

Summer Intern

White Copper
Pune
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Managed all areas of events, from pre-planning, through the event day, and post-event activities.
  • Supervised team of event planners and assistants, while coordinating with support staff, caterers, and other contract workers as necessary.
  • Determined appropriate levels of staffing and budget to stay within given monetary parameters.
  • Organized logistics of event preparation, including location scouting, stage design, venue décor, and program implementation.
  • Coordinated, Managed Vendors, and Hospitality as well as Crowd Management.
  • Handled event related enquiries from prospective customers.
  • Ensured that income targets and budgets for the Events Unit are met.
  • Worked closely with Sponsorship & Promotions Manager to develop sponsorship proposals.
  • Designed and developed marketing plans and literature for events.
  • Managed volunteers and temporary staff effectively.

Interim Sales Representative (HORECA - Retail)

Apeejay Group - Typhoo Tea
Goa
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Responsible for Brand marketing and promotion of the product as well as direct Sales of the product.
  • Key accounts management for Goa Region.
  • Recruiting, interviewing and training several sales staff for Promotional activities and provide training for the same.
  • Boosting sales in my region every month.
  • Researching the market on a regular basis and working on the strategies to boost sales for the products.
  • Contacting and arranging client meetings through Calls or face to face meetings.
  • Liaising with the distributers, product suppliers and retailers to adhere to the client requirements.
  • Preparing various sales report, be part of review meetings and present the same to higher management.
  • Excellent ability to work under minimal supervision and extreme pressure.

Retail Management Trainee

Future Group - Food Hall
Delhi
07.2017 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for handling the inventory as well as Sales of the Store.
  • Meet and exceed monthly revenue targets by meeting sales target across various brands of Product.
  • Communicating directly with the customers and developing relations with as well as new Customers in store.
  • Working closely with the Purchase, Logistic, Marketing and Live Kitchen departments to ensure the availability of the product and efficient client service.
  • Responsible for customer satisfaction through interaction with customers, prompt handling of guest requests, and complaint resolution.
  • Responsible for store opening and closing as well as ensuring the visual presentation of the store.
  • Understanding and educating the customers on product features while providing excellent service level.
  • Responsible for maintaining proper floor display and also responsible for stock checking and stock replenishment orders.
  • Took initiative to provide the industry with recipes related to Spices.
  • Monitored and analyzed competitor prices and products, worked alongside managers to gain more familiarity with the existing products and the business functioning.
  • Suggested markdowns and new product lines according to market trends.
  • Conducted ARQA training for the staff of Food Hall.
  • Trained all new floor staff and servers about customer service requirements, proper food handling guidelines, and safety procedures.
  • Recognized by management for excellent progress in training.

Hotel Management Trainee

JW Marriott
Pune
06.2015 - 10.2015
  • Provided day-to-day administration of hotel.
  • Training on Food and service; Housekeeping: Front Office and Culinary Departments.

Education

PGDAME - Advertising Media Event Management

NIEM
06.2020

Higher Secondary Certificate Examination -

06.2014

Secondary School Certificate Examination -

06.2012

B.Sc. - Hospitality & Hotel Administration

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM)
GOA

Skills

  • Strategic brand partnerships
  • Luxury hospitality and guest experience
  • Experiential marketing
  • Event planning and execution
  • Stakeholder and vendor management
  • Revenue generation through collaborations
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Creative campaign development
  • Partnership outreach and negotiation
  • Customer-centric experience design
  • Budgeting and P&L ownership
  • Market research and trend mapping
  • SOP and process development
  • Relationship building and retention
  • Crisis management and last-mile execution

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Lohono Stays by Isprava
03.2022 - 11.2023

Sales Executive

Arbor Brewing Company (India) Pvt Ltd.
04.2021 - 02.2022

Summer Intern

White Copper
08.2019 - 11.2019

Interim Sales Representative (HORECA - Retail)

Apeejay Group - Typhoo Tea
06.2018 - 05.2019

Retail Management Trainee

Future Group - Food Hall
07.2017 - 01.2018

Hotel Management Trainee

JW Marriott
06.2015 - 10.2015

PGDAME - Advertising Media Event Management

NIEM

Higher Secondary Certificate Examination -

Secondary School Certificate Examination -

B.Sc. - Hospitality & Hotel Administration

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM)
RAHUL CHAKRABORTY