Apr 2022 – Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Apr 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• In this role, I was leading the project to develop Key Accounts for Accor Hotels globally. Based out of Bengaluru, I was Global Key Account Leader for important corporate clients and also acquired 15 travel agencies during 2019 which were untapped and developed them further. Responsible for stakeholder management.
• Proficient in RFP process and worked closely with Corporate Revenue & Distribution team. Assisted team with important presentations. Trained the team about end to end RFP management on Cvent (formerly Lanyon), Sabre and Prolodgic.
• Responsible to increase fair share and generate new business for 52 Accor Hotels in India.

Dec 2017 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

• At Novotel & ibis Chennai Sipcot, managed key accounts like Nokia , FLSmidth, Hexaware , Intellect and more. I was responsible to attend morning meetings for Ibis Chennai Sipcot and was actively contributing in weekly revenue meetings. Apart from room sales, was actively selling banquet venues and F&B gift vouchers.

Apr 2017 – Dec 2017 · 8 mos

Mar 2016 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Handled major chunk of RFP accounts from OMR , Chennai along with Bengaluru as feeder market city.
• Have handled catchment area before this and helped in activating 10+ new accounts along with servicing travel and trade market in Chennai.
• Manage Lanyon on a daily basis for the team.
• Was awarded as Best Employee in IHG winning ways in the month of December 2016.

Feb 2015 – Feb 2016 · 1 yr · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• At this Ultra Luxury hotel, I was responsible for managing automobile sector and supporting team with reports.

Jul 2014 – Feb 2015 · 7 mos · Pune Area, India

• At the lovely 27 Acres spread resort, lead one of the most important event for the property (Suzuki Gixer Road show).
• Segments- Corporates and Travel Agents across a designated region within Pune. Establish new MICE and Corporate accounts to achieve and exceed budgeted room and revenue targets through active market penetration.
• Participated in trade shows and promotional events, within the industry, keeping close follow up on developments of the competitor hotels (occupancy, structural alterations, renovation, special campaigns, rate promotions, marketing efforts, theme events, etc.) and assists in marketing intelligence.

Jun 2010 – Dec 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• From a telephone operator to Business center Assistant, moved on quickly at Front Desk within a period of 4 months in a busy 401 rooms property.

Jun 2008 – Nov 2008 · 5 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• Completed Internship at Iconic Taj property in various departments.