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Richa Rai

Sales and operations
Delhi,Delhi

Summary

Personable travel agent used to fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Expert in overseas travel and cruise vacation packages. Sharp and energetic travel agent successful at troubleshooting and handling customer support quickly. Bilingual and well-traveled with active listening and interpersonal skills. Corporate Travel Consultant with laser-like focus on marketing and providing customer satisfaction. Exceptional scheduler with expertise in time management. Career success in travel and hospitality for private, global and corporate customers.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Lead Platinum Travel Counselor

American Express
04.2008 - 09.2012
  • Implemented automated office systems, optimizing client, and data communications as well as records management.
  • Assisted customers in obtaining necessary travel documentation such as visas or passports.
  • Solved challenging travel issues promptly to minimize disruptions and maintain positive customer relationships.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized travel recommendations and expert trip planning advice.
  • Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
  • Consistently met sales targets by upselling additional services such as excursions, insurance policies, or upgraded accommodations.
  • Created promotional materials to increase visibility and attract larger market share.
  • Developed loyal clientele base due to excellent listening and research skills and keen understanding of travel budgets.
  • Managed complex travel arrangements, including multi-city flights, accommodations, and transportation logistics.
  • Assisted corporate clients in managing their business travels efficiently while adhering to budgets.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Senior Sales Executive

Make My Trip
09.2003 - 02.2008
  • Created and implemented successful sales campaigns to drive leads and increase sales.
  • Created prospect rapport by approaching leads and cultivating strong business relationships through sales.
  • Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Attained expert knowledge of industry competitors'' strengths and weaknesses, positioning our company''s offerings competitively in the marketplace.
  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Sold [Product or Service] to new and established customers.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Set up the pilot team for Australia business and trained executives.

Travel Manager

Ananya Travels Pvt. Ltd.
03.2003 - 08.2003

This was my first job after my professional degree, here i was responsible for reservations, ticketing and tour sales.

  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of travel industry trends, regulations and best practices to better serve customers.
  • Organized large-scale group travel arrangements, ensuring seamless logistics for both domestic and international trips.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.

Education

BBA - Travel And Tourism

Lucknow University
Lucknow, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    Professionalism

    Itineraries

    Problem-solving abilities

    Reservation software

    Corporate Travel

    Corporate Travel

    Task Prioritization

    Team Member Collaboration

    Interpersonal communications

    Analytical Thinking

    Loyalty Programs

    Travel industry experience

    Organizational Skills

    Customer Retention Strategies

    Excellent Communication

    CRM Software

    Relationship Management

    Retail Sales

    Team building

    Event Networking

    Reservations Management

    Multitasking Abilities

    Self Motivation

    Client Retention Strategies

    International and Domestic Travel

    Accomplishments

      Completed professional Customer service course with certification from Great Learning Academy.

      Completed professional sales and marketing course with certification from Great Learning Academy.

      Awarded Best Employee in 2004 by Make My Trip Pvt. Ltd.

      Awarded Sales Star award in 2005 by Make MY Trip Pvt. Ltd.

      Awarded Best seller in 2008 by American Express Pvt. Ltd.

      Awarded highest seller award in 2009 by American Express Pvt. Ltd.

      Awarded highest sales award in 2010 by American Express Pvt. Ltd.

      Awarded Best performer in 2011 by American Express Pvt. Ltd.

    Certification

    Customer service

    Timeline

    Customer service

    04-2024

    Sales and marketing

    04-2024

    Lead Platinum Travel Counselor

    American Express
    04.2008 - 09.2012

    Senior Sales Executive

    Make My Trip
    09.2003 - 02.2008

    Travel Manager

    Ananya Travels Pvt. Ltd.
    03.2003 - 08.2003

    BBA - Travel And Tourism

    Lucknow University
    04.2001 -
    Richa RaiSales and operations