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Sonakshi Agarwal

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
Lucknow
01.2012

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
Sonakshi Agarwal