Sonakshi Agarwal
Kochi
Summary
Dynamic Director of Celebrations with a proven track record in driving business development and managing successful events. Expertise in financial analysis, contract negotiation, and client relationship management ensures optimized profitability and sustained growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Celebrations
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
Kochi
10.2024 - Current
- Leading sales and planning initiatives for residential weddings & socials at Grand Hyatt Kochi.
- Acting as a department head while handling a segment within sales and marketing team.
- Facilitation of training sessions for team members on processes and SOPs.
- Driving business development through proactive sales calls across various Key Source markets across India
- Maintaining strong relationships with key wedding planners, travel agents, and relevant stakeholders
- Planned budgeting, forecasting, and revenue analysis to optimize profitability.
- Successful negotiation of sales closures by managing leads through entire lifecycle.
- Managing & Coordinating all phases of group events with internal & external stakeholders alonside the help of team members including lead management, sales closure, event detailing, planning, billing & post event phase.
Associate Director of Sales
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
Kochi
10.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Sales Manager
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
Kochi
09.2022 - 10.2023
Events Manager
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
Jaipur
02.2021 - 08.2022
Sales Manager
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Lucknow
11.2018 - 05.2020
Assistant Sales Manager
Taj Hotels
Gurgaon
02.2018 - 10.2018
Sales Account Manager
The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel
Delhi
09.2017 - 01.2018
Catering Sales Executive
Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris
Bangalore
08.2015 - 08.2017
Catering Sales Coordinator
Vivanta by Taj MG Road Bangalore
04.2013 - 08.2015
Catering Sales Coordinator
Vivanta by Taj Gomtinagar Lucknow
04.2013 - 08.2015
Education
Bachelor's Degree - B. Sc. in Hotel Management
Amity University Lucknow
Lucknow01.2012
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Sales Processes
- Contract negotiation
- Event planning
- Client relationship management
- Budget forecasting
- Market analysis
- Business development
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Training facilitation
- Strategic thinking
- Event planning expertise
- Sales strategy execution
- Revenue generation
- Client acquisition & retention
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Current Position
Director of Celebrations At Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Director of Celebrations
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
10.2024 - Current
Associate Director of Sales
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
10.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Sales Manager
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
09.2022 - 10.2023
Events Manager
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
02.2021 - 08.2022
Sales Manager
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
11.2018 - 05.2020
Assistant Sales Manager
Taj Hotels
02.2018 - 10.2018
Sales Account Manager
The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel
09.2017 - 01.2018
Catering Sales Executive
Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris
08.2015 - 08.2017
Catering Sales Coordinator
Vivanta by Taj MG Road Bangalore
04.2013 - 08.2015
Catering Sales Coordinator
Vivanta by Taj Gomtinagar Lucknow
04.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor's Degree - B. Sc. in Hotel Management
Amity University Lucknow
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