Jan Siddiqi

• Business Development and rebranding

HMSI Sales Board Advisory member Year 2024/2025, MEA 

Excellence Award 2022 Sales & Marketing Gold Award winner, 

Chairman Award Marriott Golden circles highest ward in the company 2007 

President Award Marriott Golden circles achievement 10% Targets Above 2006/2005, Manager of the Year 2006 Certificate & cash prize , Manager of the quarter / Employee of the month Certificate & cash prize Hyatt Regency Dubai UAE. 

1997/1999, Hardship Endurance Certificate/ Service Certificate & Service pin (From President of the InterContinental Hotels) 1991

• Wyndham Leadership training & Workshop Part-1 & 2 – UAE 2016/2012
• Wyndham Lanyon/GSO Workshop – Turkey 2012
• IHG- PR & Marketing Workshop - UAE 2011
• Marriott Developing you developing others -, UAE 2009
• Marriott E-commerce Training - UAE 2008
• Marriott Revenue Maximization UAE 2007
• Marriott Sales Skills (Review) - Germany 2006
• Marriott Dynamic Selling & Business Travel Class –Kuwait 2004
• Marriott Effective Training Skills - UAE 2004
• Marriott Sales & Service Foundations & Effective Prospecting - Jordan 2003
• Marriott Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Germany/UAE 2003
• Hyatt Finance for Non-Finance - UAE 1999
• Hyatt Leadership Skill Training / Train the Trainer - UAE 1997

• Commercial & Revenue Management: I drive top-line revenue growth across hotel units by setting strategic direction and providing clear guidelines for business generation, with a strong focus on optimizing the market mix. I proactively position each property to meet its full commercial potential, overseeing marketing budgets and leading targeted campaigns, promotions, and brand-aligned collateral that deliver measurable results. Central to my approach is the development of SMART goals that empower teams and maintain alignment with broader hotel objectives. My in-depth knowledge of contractual frameworks, legal considerations, and Sales & Marketing best practices ensures strategic execution and risk mitigation. Certified in Revenue Maximization, I apply data-driven insights to pricing strategy, effectively manage transient and group business mix, and adapt sales initiatives to reflect market trends and economic shifts. Agility in strategy adjustment is key to staying competitive, and I pride myself on leading with a “Fair & Firm” management philosophy that fosters trust and accountability. My leadership is underpinned by strong analytical thinking, persuasive communication, and a proactive coaching style. I consistently bring forward negotiation expertise, sound decision-making, and innovative problem-solving—enabling high-performing teams and sustainable business growth.
• Finance & Human Resources: The in-depth finance training for non-finance professionals has equipped me with the ability to understand major hotel annual operating budgets and property Profit and Loss statements. This knowledge, coupled with a realistic yet optimistic approach, enables me to effectively control expenses and make accurate return assumptions while managing owners' and chain expectations. In Human Resources, I am dedicated to selecting, developing, and retaining exceptional team members who possess the right attitude and passion for revenue generation and sales expertise within the properties. I prioritize creating and maintaining a work environment that emphasizes fair and equitable treatment, as well as associate satisfaction, all of which are vital for driving business success. Personally, I strongly advocate for hiring individuals with the Right Attitude.

• Cluster Director of Sales HMH Hotels: Launch of HMH's first Lifestyle hotel ECOS in Al Furjan Dubai
• Director of Sales & Marketing ACCOR: Brand conversion from Melia to MGallery by Sofitel
• Director of Sales & Marketing Pre-Opening Wyndham Dubai Marina & Tryp by Wyndham Dubai: Achieved within 90 days all preponing requirements from critical path putting together an S&M team, created S&M SOP's, establishing & preparation of corporate/leisure PPA's. Building local website, hotel directories and collaterals. Successful memorable grand opening party in presence of Wyndham CEO Geoffrey A. Bellotti
• Cluster Director of Sales at Ramada Plaza JBR Marina & Ramada Sharjah-UAE 2012-2015: Exceeded Wyndham Hotels Group expectations by delivering a GOP above 50% at Ramada Plaza JBR and above 40% for Ramada Sharjah.
• Director of Sales & Marketing at Wyndham Grand Regency Doha, Qatar 2011: Successful brand conversion, creation & set up of Sales, Revenue and Marketing fundamentals & functionality
• Cluster Role as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing Holiday Inn Express Dubai, UAE (IHG) 2010: Established & achieved all aspects of the pre-opening of largest Holiday Inn Express Airport-Dubai IHG group with successful opening
• Marriott Hotels Dubai, UAE: Chairman Award-2007 & President Award-2006 based on highest sales individual performance.