Rampalli Surya Pradeep
Vijayawada
Summary
Results-driven hospitality and sales professional with 7+ years of experience in hotel sales, banquet sales, and food & beverage operations across leading hospitality brands including Raintree Hotels, Lemon Tree Premier, Stanza Living, Novotel, and Marriott. Skilled in client relationship management, revenue generation, event sales, and cross-functional coordination. Proven ability to drive business growth, manage corporate accounts, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Currently seeking an Assistant Sales Manager position to contribute to organizational growth through strategic sales initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst. Banquet Sales Manager
Raintree St. Mary’s Road, Chennai
04.2024 - Current
- Generate new business leads and develop corporate and local accounts.
- Manage client portfolio and maintain long-term business relationships.
- Prepared and presented banquet proposals, contracts, and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) for corporate, social, and wedding events.
- Conducting Precon meetings one day before the event.
- Conduct sales calls, presentations, and revenue-focused negotiations.
- Track competitor pricing and marketing strategies to identify opportunities.
- Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and action plans for management.
- Promote hotel facilities, events, and services to maximize revenue.
Catering Manager
Stanza Living, Vijayawada
05.2020 - 03.2024
- Managed large-scale catering operations and customer satisfaction metrics.
- Designed weekly menus to enhance customer dining experience.
- Conducted team briefings and ensured SOP compliance.
- Delivered training sessions on equipment usage and operational standards.
Banquet Sales Executive
Raintree Hotels Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Handled banquet sales and event planning for corporate and private events.
- Coordinated cross-department meetings for seamless event execution.
- Managed outdoor events including diplomatic events with international consulates.
- Conducted corporate sales calls to generate banquet and event revenue.
Food & Beverage Associate
Novotel Imagica, Maharashtra
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed banquet event operations and guest service delivery.
- Coordinated with kitchen teams to ensure menu execution.
- Handled bar operations during banquet events.
- Completed Accor Emerging Leadership Program (AELP).
Education
MBA - Business Management
NMIMS Global Access School for Continuing Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Hotel Management
Westin College of Hotel Management
VijayawadaPG Diploma - Hotel Management
Akhil Institute of Hotel Management
RajahmundrySkills
- Corporate Sales & Business Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Banquet & Event Sales
- Hospitality Sales Strategy
- Revenue Generation & Forecasting
- Team Leadership & Staff Training
- Food & Beverage Operations
- MS Office 365 & Google Workspace
- Market Research & Competitor Analysis
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Timeline
Asst. Banquet Sales Manager
Raintree St. Mary’s Road, Chennai
04.2024 - Current
Catering Manager
Stanza Living, Vijayawada
05.2020 - 03.2024
Banquet Sales Executive
Raintree Hotels Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
04.2018 - 04.2020
Food & Beverage Associate
Novotel Imagica, Maharashtra
12.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Hotel Management
Westin College of Hotel Management
PG Diploma - Hotel Management
Akhil Institute of Hotel Management
MBA - Business Management
NMIMS Global Access School for Continuing Education
Awards & Achievements
Best Employee of the Month – Novotel Imagica (Upselling & Banquet Sales Recognition), Accor Emerging Leadership Program (AELP) – Selected among top participants, TripAdvisor Recognition – Positive Guest Feedback