ROHIT SHARMA — CEO

I don't manage Travel. I help connecting Travel with Opportunity and it’s not just a job but a passion…. Equipped with 20 years of experience of business Travel Management with a excellent exposure in Managing corporate travel and administration for developing and implement online booking tool in compliance with company travel policy and supplier management program aimed at cost savings, traveler safety and vendor capabilities, CRS (Galileo). Negotiate supplier contracts, service agreements of all local travel related suppliers (car, hotel, air, etc). Collate and analyze benchmarking information on airlines, hotels and travel fleet management. In my current role I am responsible for developing and managing all strategies for the company Travel Program and this is expected to achieve measurable improvements in cost, quality, service, and process and vendor performance across all travel categories. I effectively manage high-volume, complex project, from inception to completion in deadline driven environments. Specialties: Corporate Travel Management, Policy Optimization, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance & Compliance, Self booking tool, Contract Negotiation, Global Distribution Systems,Fleet Management, Event management, MICE, Reporting & MIS, Budget Planning, Supplier /Vendor management, Product & Project Management, Effective Employee Communication, Change Management & emergency Response.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Travel Management expert with a focus on corporate travel and vendor relations.

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Experience: 17 yrs 6 mos

Skills

Corporate Travel Management
Vendor Management
Policy Optimization

Career Highlights

20 years of experience in corporate travel management.
Expert in developing and implementing travel policies.
Proven track record in cost savings and vendor management.

Work Experience

Samsung India

Lead Employees Services (4 yrs)

Samsung Mobile

Corporate Travel - Assistant Manager (2 yrs 9 mos)

India Today

Travel Manager (2 yrs)

Deputy Manager - Travel (1 yr 11 mos)

Assistant Manager - Travel (11 mos)

Senior Executive - Travel (1 yr 11 mos)

Kuoni Business Travel India Pvt. Ltd.

Travel Counsellor (1 yr 5 mos)

International Travel House Ltd, associate Company - ITC Ltd.

Travel Desk Executive (1 yr 2 mos)

Airborne Holidays Pvt. Ltd.

Travel Desk Executive (1 yr 4 mos)

Education

PGD HR & Admin at Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master in Tourism Managment at Indira Gandhi National Open University

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Kurukshetra University

ROHIT SHARMA

CEO

Gurgaon, Haryana, India17 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

20 years of experience in corporate travel management.
Expert in developing and implementing travel policies.
Proven track record in cost savings and vendor management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Travel Management expert with a focus on corporate travel and vendor relations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Corporate Travel ManagementVendor ManagementPolicy Optimization

Other Skills

Account ManagementAdministrative WorkAirlinesAirportsAmadeusAnalysisBrand ManagementBudget PlanningBudgetsBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyBusiness TravelCRMCar RentalCommunication

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Experience

Samsung india

Lead Employees Services

Mar 2022 – Present · 4 yrs · South West Asia HQ

Functionally lead the regional Assistance Travel departments with the goal of improving procedures and processes, enhancing quality of services delivered and rationalization of costs.
Manage the travel procurement process to improve consumer satisfaction while increasing controls, reducing costs and aligning with industry best practices.
Managing and coordinating relationships on a global basis with our Travel providers to ensure that we provide responsive and profitable travel services to our internal and external clients.
Conduct vendor and contract reviews (Alliances, Airlines, Car Hotel, TMCs..) in coordination with internal stakeholders and build sustainable partner relationships.

Travel ManagementOffice AdministrationCorporate Real EstateCorporate Travel ManagementVendor Management

Samsung mobile

Corporate Travel - Assistant Manager

Apr 2015 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 9 mos

India today

4 roles

Travel Manager

Promoted

Apr 2013 – Apr 2015 · 2 yrs

Develop and Maintaining Company travel policies and ensuring employee compliance.
Conduct travel management with designated travel agency/agents.
Managing all meetings, parties, Company events and foreign incentive tours for ad sales team..
Planning and budget preparation of all India Today Group in-house events.
Coordinate and managing directly with hotels and rental car agencies as necessary for best deal and contracting.
Responsible to resolve India Today Group traveler issues before, during and after travel
Interaction with various Diplomatic Missions, Ministry of External Affairs &, Home Affairs in
Delhi regarding Visa regulations & application procedures.
Managing international travel requirements and maintain overseas phone/Data cards/Forex and Travel insurance.
Reviews travel reimbursement vouchers/Travel claim expense sheet for compliance
Verifies expense claims and supporting documentation.
Investigates discrepancies and resolves problems.
Analyze travel spend and payment data to identify opportunities for cost containment.
Develop and implement key cost savings initiatives and process improvements that directly increase the cost savings to all India Today Group and the operational support costs

Deputy Manager - Travel

Apr 2011 – Mar 2013 · 1 yr 11 mos

Assistant Manager - Travel

Apr 2010 – Mar 2011 · 11 mos

Senior Executive - Travel

Apr 2008 – Mar 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos

Kuoni business travel india pvt. ltd.

Travel Counsellor

Nov 2006 – Apr 2008 · 1 yr 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

Dell International Services. 04th Oct 2007 to 12th Apr 2008
Bechtel India Pvt. Ltd. 10th Nov 2006 to 03rd Oct 2007
I was working with KBT at Gurgaon location as a travel counsellor my responsibility to take care all travel related services in implant such as Airline reservation, Visa ,Hotel Booking, Travel Insurance, Car Rental, Billing etc.

International travel house ltd, associate company - itc ltd.

Travel Desk Executive

Sep 2005 – Nov 2006 · 1 yr 2 mos · Greater Delhi Area

Worked at Hotel ITC Maurya Sheraton Towers as a Travel Desk Executive.
International travel House Is a part of ITC & operating travel desk services for all ITC hotels. My responsibilities were handling the hotel transfers, organizing Package tours for In house guest, handling the air & rail reservations (issuance, endorsement and reconfirmations) & working on Amadeus as well, assigning duties and making duty roster, co-coordinating with other departments and handling the cash and billing of the desk. And also working experience with Airport assistance, Tours escorting with Travel House Express, Actively participation in VIP Delegation. And also taking care of car, air & any other travel assistance for ITC Headquarter Gurgaon.

Airborne holidays pvt. ltd.

Travel Desk Executive

May 2004 – Sep 2005 · 1 yr 4 mos · Greater Delhi Area

Worked at Hotel Claridges as a Travel Desk Executive.
Airborne Holidays operating travel desk services for hotel Claridges. My responsibilities were to handle the hotel transfers, organizing
The package tours for in house guest, handling the air & rail reservations (endorsement and reconfirmation), assigning duties and making duty roster, co-coordinating with other departments and handling the cash and billing of the desk.