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Rohit Nair

Rohit Nair

Revenue Management Professional
Bengaluru

Summary

Director of Revenue Management A balance minded individual and can get along very well with peers and seniors alike Have excellent communication skills. Strong at data compilation & proven skills at excel. Like to look at the positives & work on processes. Certified Departmental Trainer for the Room Reservations Department Successfully completed Star 03 training (on Revenue Management) at the Shangri-La’s Eros Hotel, New Delhi. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Year Operations Trainee

Intercontinental Eros
New Delhi
07.2005 - 06.2006
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Reservations Supervisor

Intercontinental Eros
New Delhi
06.2006 - 12.2006
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
  • Managed and closed reservation calls to increase bookings by maintaining strong knowledge of resort products, services, and facilities.
  • Informed clients of essential travel information, such as travel times, transportation connections, medical, and visa requirements to facilitate quality service.
  • Provided customers with information about availability and pricing.
  • Generated and reported performance metrics to management to inform decision-making.
  • Worked closely with front desk to achieve full occupancy of property.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations, and leading conversations to bookings.
  • Resolved various issues and discrepancies for customers.
  • Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.

Reservations Executive

Intercontinental Eros
New Delhi
12.2006 - 12.2008
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
  • Managed and closed reservation calls to increase bookings by maintaining strong knowledge of resort products, services, and facilities.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations, and leading conversations to bookings.
  • Monitored customer reviews and feedback to maintain satisfaction and provide superior customer service.
  • Provided customers with information about availability and pricing.
  • Generated and reported performance metrics to management to inform decision-making.
  • Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
  • Worked closely with front desk to achieve full occupancy of property.
  • Maintained awareness of types of rooms available.
  • Handled reservations and answered questions from interested patrons.
  • Informed clients of essential travel information, such as travel times, transportation connections, medical, and visa requirements to facilitate quality service.
  • Investigated and identified alternative accommodation solutions for customers to provide superior customer service.
  • Resolved various issues and discrepancies for customers.
  • Provided follow through on all calls with confirmations and dissemination of requested information.

Assistant Reservations Manager

Intercontinental Eros
New Delhi
12.2008 - 03.2010
  • Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
  • Managed and closed reservation calls to increase bookings by maintaining strong knowledge of resort products, services, and facilities.
  • Handled reservations and answered questions from interested patrons.
  • Resolved various issues and discrepancies for customers.
  • Monitored customer reviews and feedback to maintain satisfaction and provide superior customer service.
  • Maintained awareness of types of rooms available in different resort locations.
  • Investigated and identified alternative accommodation solutions for customers to provide superior customer service.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations, and leading conversations to bookings.

Assistant Manager- Marketing Services & Distributi

Shangri-La’s-Eros Hotel
New Delhi
04.2010 - 04.2012
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Service Manager- Marketing Services & Distribution

Shangri-La’s-Eros Hotel
New Delhi
05.2012 - 05.2015
  • Monitored team performance, adhered to service level agreements (SLAs) and provided detailed job training.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
  • Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Developed department processes and procedures to boost customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
  • Implemented strategies to increase customer service satisfaction ratings.
  • Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement.
  • Maintained records of service transactions and customer feedback for future reference.
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Analyzed reports & provided feedback to Revenue head for future strategizing.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.

Service Manager-Revenue

Shangri-La’s-Eros Hotel
Delhi
05.2015 - 05.2017
  • Monitored team performance, adhered to service level agreements (SLAs) and provided detailed job training.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
  • Developed customer loyalty programs to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored room inventory levels.
  • Monitored service staff performance and provided feedback for improvement.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Trained personnel on developing key skills.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Revenue Manager

Shangri-La Bengaluru
Bengaluru
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Developed and distributed quarterly management revenue and analysis reports using proven software tools.
  • Worked within core team to streamline business processes and internal controls, resulting in scalable and detailed set of procedures.
  • Prepared fair value analysis for multiple-element arrangements and volume purchase agreements.
  • Calculated and reconciled monthly screening revenue in accordance with established corporate terms.
  • Hired, trained and managed revenue department team members and developed engaged, high-functioning performers.
  • Performed month-end reconciliation and developed reporting metrics in coordination with corporate finance executives.
  • Functioned productively in matrix organization across organizational levels and organized and prioritized responsibilities to meet commitments.
  • Identified issues regarding delayed or incomplete payments and followed through to resolution.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.

Director of Revenue Management

Taj West End
Bengaluru
07.2019 - 11.2022
  • Deliver forecast accuracy to enable effective segment/pricing strategy
  • Ensuring effective pricing which would make a positive impact on the Topline figures of the hotel
  • Identifying need times & partnering with Sales & Marketing to generate profitable demand
  • Pro-actively recognizing shifts in market demand & adjusting strategies accordingly
  • Participating in business reviews & leading discussions related to revenue strategies, performance & market share
  • Taking ownership & initiatives towards achieving business goals & pushing self & others for results
  • Anticipating market demand & leading efforts to develop strategies
  • Maintaining & analyzing all hotel revenue statistics to determine revenue opportunities
  • Compiling statistical data related to market productions & specific accounts contribution to total business booked to provide a basis for an annual report as well as regular analysis reports
  • Handling the departmental operations in absence of Reservations Manager
  • Identifying training needs and conducting regular training classes for the Room Reservations & Sales Teams
  • Keeping a tab on rates featuring on all channels & maintaining Rate Parity.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.

Director of Revenue Management

Taj Yeshwantpur
Bengaluru
12.2022 - Current
  • Deliver forecast accuracy to enable effective segment/pricing strategy
  • Ensuring effective pricing which would make a positive impact on the Topline figures of the hotel
  • Identifying need times & partnering with Sales & Marketing to generate profitable demand
  • Pro-actively recognizing shifts in market demand & adjusting strategies accordingly
  • Participating in business reviews & leading discussions related to revenue strategies, performance & market share
  • Taking ownership & initiatives towards achieving business goals & pushing self & others for results
  • Anticipating market demand & leading efforts to develop strategies
  • Maintaining & analyzing all hotel revenue statistics to determine revenue opportunities
  • Compiling statistical data related to market productions & specific accounts contribution to total business booked to provide a basis for an annual report as well as regular analysis reports
  • Handling the departmental operations in absence of Reservations Manager
  • Identifying training needs and conducting regular training classes for the Room Reservations & Sales Teams
  • Keeping a tab on rates featuring on all channels & maintaining Rate Parity.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.

Education

Bachelors - Hotel Administration & Hospitality

Services Delhi Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology

XII - undefined

NCERT Syllabus) Army Public School

Skills

Channel Managementundefined

Additional Information

  • Awards & Accolades: , Taj West End closed with Rank 01 in terms of RGI for the years 2020-21 & 2021-22. Improved Suite contribution at Taj West End from 14% in 2019-20 to 15% in 2021-22. Was part of successful launch of Regional Reservation Office at Bengaluru. Highest Room Revenue in a day at Taj Yeshwantpur in the month of February. Highest Room Revenue in a month at Taj Yeshwantpur in the month of February. Recognized by IHCL for going above & beyond in the revenue stream. Recognized by IHCL for Distribution Network of Taj West End.

Timeline

Director of Revenue Management - Taj Yeshwantpur
12.2022 - Current
Director of Revenue Management - Taj West End
07.2019 - 11.2022
Revenue Manager - Shangri-La Bengaluru
07.2017 - 07.2019
Service Manager-Revenue - Shangri-La’s-Eros Hotel
05.2015 - 05.2017
Service Manager- Marketing Services & Distribution - Shangri-La’s-Eros Hotel
05.2012 - 05.2015
Assistant Manager- Marketing Services & Distributi - Shangri-La’s-Eros Hotel
04.2010 - 04.2012
Assistant Reservations Manager - Intercontinental Eros
12.2008 - 03.2010
Reservations Executive - Intercontinental Eros
12.2006 - 12.2008
Reservations Supervisor - Intercontinental Eros
06.2006 - 12.2006
Year Operations Trainee - Intercontinental Eros
07.2005 - 06.2006
Services Delhi Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology - Bachelors, Hotel Administration & Hospitality
NCERT Syllabus) Army Public School - XII,
Rohit NairRevenue Management Professional