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Rudee CHOTIKASOPON

Rudee CHOTIKASOPON

Bangkok

Summary

I am a highly motivated and proactive Business Development Manager, with outstanding networking and organizational skills and more than 15 years' professional experience. My keen ability to foster and maintain client relationships resulted in a 20% increase in sales for the last organisation I worked for.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Business Development Manager

TrustYou
05.2018 - 10.2024

The Business Development role at TrustYou involves strategically managing efforts to surpass goals and quotas, while cultivating a sustainable pipeline to drive new business. This includes overseeing the entire sales cycle, from writing and negotiating proposals to showcasing TrustYou's products through online demos. The focus is on creating awareness of TrustYou's offerings and establishing the company as a market leader in Thailand, Vietnam, and Oceania. Additionally, maintaining meticulous records of sales prospecting
activities and client outreach in the Salesforce CRM system and keeping existing clients informed about TrustYou's product roadmap are essential responsibilities.

Market Manager

Hotelbeds
09.2017 - 02.2018

The Market Manager role at Hotelbed focuses on establishing and cultivating strong supplier relationships with hotel properties in Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, and Pattaya. This entails conducting thorough analysis of contracts, rates, and inventory reports to develop a deep understanding of hotel suppliers in the assigned markets. The primary objective is to secure and negotiate competitive rates and inventory to achieve room night targets, particularly during peak periods. Key responsibilities include regular competitive analysis, ongoing monitoring of individual accounts and market progress, supplier evaluation, and analysis of sales reports. Additionally, the Market Manager is responsible for comprehending occupancy trends, creating event calendars,
proactively addressing supplier performance concerns, and fostering relationships with Visitor and Convention Bureaus to maximize market opportunities.

Contracts Manager

JacTravel
04.2016 - 09.2017

The Contract Manager role at JacTravel involves establishing and managing supplier relationships with approximately 520 hotel properties in Thailand. This includes analyzing contracts, rates, and inventory reports to gain a comprehensive understanding of hotel suppliers in the assigned markets. The main focus is on securing and negotiating competitive rates and inventory to meet room night targets, including peak periods. Responsibilities also
include conducting regular competitive analysis, monitoring and evaluating individual accounts and market progress, understanding occupancy patterns, creating event calendars, monitoring sales reports, addressing supplier performance issues, and developing relationships with Visitor
and Convention Bureaus and other key stakeholders in the assigned market.

Education

Bechelor of Arts -

Silpakorn University
03.2008

Skills

  • Market Analysis and Research
  • Industry Knowledge
  • Negotiation and Deal Making
  • Sales and Relationship Building
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sales strategy
  • Negotiation skills
  • Customer relationship management
  • Market analysis
  • Sales forecasting
  • CRM systems
  • Competitive analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Customer engagement
  • Key account management
  • Sales closing
  • Industry networking
  • Training and mentoring
  • CRM platforms
  • Closing talents
  • Customer service
  • Performance metrics
  • Team collaboration
  • Goals and performance
  • Negotiations
  • Team building
  • Training and development
  • Relationship development

Personal Information

Title: Senior Business Development Manager

Languages

Thai
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working

Timeline

Senior Business Development Manager

TrustYou
05.2018 - 10.2024

Market Manager

Hotelbeds
09.2017 - 02.2018

Contracts Manager

JacTravel
04.2016 - 09.2017

Bechelor of Arts -

Silpakorn University
Rudee CHOTIKASOPON