Subeesh K Surendran
TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL - CONTRACTING AND SALES
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 11 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality sector, seeking a challenging role in Travel Procurement - MICE to leverage expertise in event management, vendor management, and client servicing to drive business growth and customer satisfaction
Highly skilled in MICE, outbound and inbound travel, event planning, and hospitality management. Proven track record of achieving budgetary goals and exceeding client expectations. Expertise in negotiation, vendor management, and cost optimization strategies. Strong proficiency in vendor negotiation, client servicing, business development, and team management. Bachelor's Degree in Hotel/Motel Administration and Tourism Management
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Head
Vigo World Holidays and Travels
1 2021 - Current
- Manage a team of 5 people
- Negotiate MICE deals with vendors and clients
- Handle operations for school and college tours
- Plan and execute MICE events
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate with international vendors
- Plan itineraries.
Business Development Manager (Sales and Operations)
Team Rustic Private Limited
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Forecast business trends
- Lead a team of 3-4 people
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate with domestic and international partners
- Acquire new corporate clients and manage existing ones
- Plan strategic MICE meets for corporates
- Plan destinations for incentive meets
- Structure investments for conferences and meetings.
Manager MICE (Sales & Operations)
Citius Holidays Private Limited
04.2016 - 08.2019
- Manage a portfolio worth 12+ Cr with an annual turnover of 82 Cr
- Yield management for the Mumbai region
- Manage vendor relationships, both domestic and international
- Generate and close MICE business leads
- Lead post-sales operations and on-ground execution
- Market MICE destinations
- Negotiate with vendors.
Assistant Manager Sales
Citrus Hotels and Resorts ( Currently Known as Mastiff Hotels- Orange Tiger Hospitality )
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Empanel RFQ accounts in the Mumbai Central Region
- Generate new leads and build brand awareness
- Provide input for better yield forecasting
- Build and maintain relationships with corporates.
Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, Assistant Manager Sales
Yogi Group of Hotels – Hotel Yogi Executive & Hotel Yogi Metropolitan
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Build corporate and travel agent relationships
- Generate business from the Navi Mumbai region
- Increase brand awareness and customer loyalty
- Work with revenue management for higher occupancy rates.
Front Office Officer
Sodexo Facilities – Osho Meditation Centre
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Handle front office operations including check-in/check-out and concierge services
- Conduct night audits.
Education
Pune University
PuneSkills
Special Promotions Planning
undefinedProfessional Experience
- Traveled to 15+ countries and explored 40+ destinations
- Headed travel management teams for 1100+ pax (Bangkok), 300+ pax (Dubai), and 100+ pax (South Africa)
- Achieved 3000+ customer satisfaction
- Managed vendor relationships, business development management, and team management
- Organized an 85-cities webcasting event
- Invited to a London MICE meet for corporate sales and B2B sales
Sex
Male
Personal Information
- Age: 35
- Date of Birth: 08/05/88
- Marital Status: Married
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the above details shared are true to my knowledge.
Timeline
Business Development Manager (Sales and Operations)
Team Rustic Private Limited
09.2019 - 07.2020
Manager MICE (Sales & Operations)
Citius Holidays Private Limited
04.2016 - 08.2019
Assistant Manager Sales
Citrus Hotels and Resorts ( Currently Known as Mastiff Hotels- Orange Tiger Hospitality )
03.2015 - 02.2016
Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, Assistant Manager Sales
Yogi Group of Hotels – Hotel Yogi Executive & Hotel Yogi Metropolitan
09.2012 - 02.2015
Front Office Officer
Sodexo Facilities – Osho Meditation Centre
06.2011 - 07.2012
Operations Head
Vigo World Holidays and Travels
1 2021 - Current
Pune University
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