Shafqat Rasool

Forward-thinking Corporate Sales Manager equipped with skills to drive consistent growth and maximize company profits. Cultivates strong and loyal partnerships with corporate businesses to sustain revenue. Born connector and persuasive negotiator.

• Contributed to achieving over 90% Year-to-Date (YTD) occupancy from 2012 to 2018 at Gulf Oasis Hotel Apartments.
• Played a key role in the successful opening of Time Crystal, Time Topaz, and Time Oak Hotel Suites as part of the opening teams.

• GROUP SALES MANAGER, Central Hotels & Resorts, Dubai, 01/01/19, 12/31/23, Develop and execute sales strategies for the corporate segment., Identify and develop new business opportunities., Generate leads and convert them into bookings., Build and maintain relationships with key accounts., Manage the sales team and provide guidance and support., Handle events and banquet related inquiries., Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
• CORPORATE SALES MANAGER, Gulf Oasis Hotels, Dubai, 01/01/11, 12/31/19, Develop and execute sales strategies for the corporate segment., Identify and develop new business opportunities., Generate leads and convert them into bookings., Build and maintain relationships with key accounts., Manage the sales team and provide guidance and support., Handle events and banquet related inquiries., Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
• E COMMERCE MANAGER, Ramada by Wyndham Downtown, Dubai, 01/01/10, 12/31/11, Develop and execute the hotel's ecommerce strategy., Manage the hotel's website and online booking engine., Manage the hotel's social media channels., Drive traffic to the hotel's website., Convert website traffic into bookings., Work with other departments to ensure that the hotel's ecommerce strategy is aligned with the overall business goals., Stay up-to-date on the latest ecommerce trends and technologies.
• AREA SALES EXECUTIVE, Time Hotels, Dubai, 01/01/08, 12/31/09, Develop and execute sales plans for assigned area., Identify and develop new business opportunities., Generate leads and convert them into bookings., Build and maintain relationships with key accounts., Provide excellent customer service to existing clients., Attend trade shows and industry events., Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
• FRONT DESK SUPERVISOR, Ramada Continental Hotel, Dubai, 01/01/04, 12/31/08, Oversee the day-to-day operations of the front desk., Manage the front desk team., Handle guest inquiries and requests., Ensure that guests are greeted and served in a professional and courteous manner., Supervise the check-in and check-out process., Resolve guest complaints and problems., Work with other departments to ensure smooth hotel operations., Stay up-to-date on hotel policies and procedures., Train and mentor new front desk staff.

• Available: 1 Month Notice
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Pakistani
• Driving License: Valid Light Vehicle Qatar
• Visa Status: Employment Qatar Visa, NOC Available

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