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Mohamed Elshenawy

Mohamed Elshenawy

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Committed to develop my Hoteling career with a reputable hospitality organization to acquire multi-divisions experience within the industry and to reach a remarkable high managerial position within our field. My goal is to become associated with strong team to gain further experience in order to enhance my productivity and to strongly contribute in the organization success & development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Business Development Manager

InterContinental Fujairah Resort
Fujairah, UAE
09.2023 - Current


Market Expansion: Identified new markets and evaluated potential opportunities, driving business growth and ROI optimization.
Strategic Planning: Organized marketing programs and developed holistic advertising strategies to achieve revenue and awareness goals.
Contract Negotiation: Secured and approved lucrative deals, enhancing profitability and strengthening client partnerships.
Market Insight: Leveraged expertise in key markets to shape and implement impactful business strategies.

Leadership: Guided team members on best practices in upselling and cross-selling techniques, Follow up, leading to enhanced customer value proposition.

Fostered a collaborative work environment, boosting team productivity.
Achievements:
- Confirmed the first Saudi market group for a pharma company with total revenue of AED 350,000.
- Achieved Q3 and Q4 2024 targets with a 31% increase in revenue.
- Champion of Business Rewards, Business Edge, and RFP.
- Managed whole corporate segment LNR & KNR along with discovered new MICE opportunities and Leisure accounts.

- Influenced key decision-making and established trust with stakeholders.

- Increased ADR along with 136 RGI with 1 out of 1 all over the year.

- Identified new markets, leading to expansion opportunities.


Sales Manager

voco DUBAI An IHG Hotel
Dubai
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Analyze markets/trends to drive RevPAR growth.
  • Lead RFPs, Hotelligence, and AMG initiatives.
  • Review rate performance and ART reports for global accounts.
  • Target 100 accounts: 50 from primary and secondary comp sets.
  • Oversee total sales efforts across the hotel and area sales office.
  • Focus on major corporate segments through sales calls, entertainment, and site inspections.
  • Prospect new business via market drives, reports, and industry insights.
  • Conduct market analysis to align rates with client needs.
  • Monitor competitors locally and regionally to identify strengths/weaknesses.

Sales Executive

voco Dubai An IHG Hotel
Dubai, UAE
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Gain new accounts through Sales Calls, Site Inspections, Entertainment and focused on new client networks, growing business opportunities and increasing revenue possibilities.
  • Implemented quarterly new Plans with market needs with ADOS/DOSM to penetrate key accounts.
  • Participated in business reviews, groups meeting, Revenue Meeting, and pre-convention meetings,
  • Collaborated with Sales Team to engage key clients and follow up on potential leads.
  • Build a good relationship with our KAD with a monthly meeting.
  • Conducted quarterly account reviews with ADOS/DOSM for top 20 accounts.
  • Surpassed sales targets set by DOSM.


Night Manager

voco Dubai An IHG Hotel
12.2018 - 01.2020
  • Daily briefing for night shift staff to follow instructions.
  • Maximised occupancy rates by optimising reservation and housekeeping processes.
  • Oversee all hotel operations during the night shift, ensuring guest satisfaction, safety, and adherence to hotel policies and standards.
  • Addressing guest concerns, resolving guest complaints, and handling special requests or emergencies.
  • Monitor and complete the night audit, night run and prepare daily summary reports with accuracy.
  • Uphold a professional, service-oriented environment, fostering team leadership and problem-solving initiatives.
  • Make sure the DTCM report is matching with Opera System.

Front Office Supervisor

Nassima Royal Hotel
06.2017 - 12.2018

Front Office Agent

Radisson Royal Hotel
01.2016 - 06.2017

CID Agent

Radisson Royal Hotel
03.2015 - 12.2015

Education

BSC of Commerce - Accounting

Certificate - undefined

High Institute of Development Studies

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Marketing expertise
  • Project coordination
  • Client relationship building

Languages

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Timeline

Senior Business Development Manager

InterContinental Fujairah Resort
09.2023 - Current

Sales Manager

voco DUBAI An IHG Hotel
01.2022 - 08.2023

Sales Executive

voco Dubai An IHG Hotel
01.2020 - 12.2021

Night Manager

voco Dubai An IHG Hotel
12.2018 - 01.2020

Front Office Supervisor

Nassima Royal Hotel
06.2017 - 12.2018

Front Office Agent

Radisson Royal Hotel
01.2016 - 06.2017

CID Agent

Radisson Royal Hotel
03.2015 - 12.2015

Certificate - undefined

High Institute of Development Studies

BSC of Commerce - Accounting

Mohamed Elshenawy