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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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References
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Vikas Pardhi

Vikas Pardhi

Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic brand ambassador with extensive experience at Sula Vineyards, driving sales and executing over 900 tastings. Proven expertise in wine and spirits, complemented by strong relationship-building skills. Adept at premium brand positioning and market expansion, consistently enhancing guest experiences in luxury hospitality environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Brand Ambassador - West India

Sula Vineyards
Mumbai
05.2024 - Current
  • Facilitate brand advocacy efforts while boosting sales across Maharashtra, Daman, and Diu.
  • Conducted over 300 tastings in luxury hotels and restaurants statewide.
  • Ensured that all sales goals were met within specified deadlines.
  • Supported CSD, BTR, and trade penetration strategies.
  • Supported team members in achieving individual sales goals.
  • Organized events such as tastings or demonstrations at retail locations.
  • Participated in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to develop ideas for increasing brand awareness.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities, including contacts, accounts, orders, payments.
  • Tracked non-sale metrics for demonstrations to help improve future promotions with better information and techniques.

Assistant Manager - Tastings

Sula Vineyards
07.2022 - 04.2024
  • Delivered over 600 tastings and training sessions across North Maharashtra.
  • Built trade relationships, and supported field marketing.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for better pricing terms.
  • Performed regular price checks in order to remain competitive in the marketplace.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify customer needs and preferences.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Taj Mahal Palace & Towers
Mumbai
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • - Managed guest experience and upselling in a luxury hospitality environment.
  • Implemented systems to track labor costs, product waste, and customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Developed marketing strategies to attract new customers.

Food & Beverage Executive

JW Marriott
Pune
11.2018 - 12.2021
  • Led wine upselling training and beverage strategy.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and preferences to improve the quality of service and dining experience.
  • Organized promotional events for restaurants to attract new customers.

F&B Supervisor

InterContinental Marine Drive
Mumbai
10.2016 - 11.2018
  • Executed wine promotions while fostering guest interaction.
  • Supervised and monitored all F&B staff to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing operational strategies to ensure efficient operations.

Guest Experience Lead (Project-Based)

Bellona Hospitality
Mumbai
01.2016 - 01.2016
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during day-to-day operations.
  • Identified areas for improvement within the organization's operations process.

Education

B.Sc. - Hotel Management

Kohinoor College of Hotel Management
Mumbai

Higher Secondary -

D.G. Ruparel College
Mumbai

Skills

  • - Multi-channel sales: CSD, BTR, HORECA, retail, institutional
  • Wine and spirits expertiseWSET Level 2 certified
  • Key account management and distributor handling
  • 900 tastings, events, and staff trainings conducted
  • High-end brand positioning in luxury hospitality
  • Staff engagement and training strategy
  • market expansionRoute to market execution
  • Premium brand promotions and trade marketing
  • Brand advocacy
  • Sales strategy

Accomplishments

  • - Star Performer - JW Marriott Pune (2021)
  • - F&B Icon of the Month: Intercontinental (2018)
  • - Guest Voice Champion - JW Marriott Pune (2019)

Certification

  • - WSET Level 2 in Wines (2023)
  • - WSET Level 1 in Wines (2019)

Languages

Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

  • Tanvi, Dandekar, +91-9819212688
  • Farhad, Tarapurwala, +91-9833090380

Timeline

Brand Ambassador - West India

Sula Vineyards
05.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager - Tastings

Sula Vineyards
07.2022 - 04.2024

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Taj Mahal Palace & Towers
03.2022 - 07.2022

Food & Beverage Executive

JW Marriott
11.2018 - 12.2021

F&B Supervisor

InterContinental Marine Drive
10.2016 - 11.2018

Guest Experience Lead (Project-Based)

Bellona Hospitality
01.2016 - 01.2016

B.Sc. - Hotel Management

Kohinoor College of Hotel Management

Higher Secondary -

D.G. Ruparel College

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