Area Development Manager - Digha

You will be working as an Assistant Manager in the role of Business Development Management within the Independent Hotels team of the Domestic Hotel Supply Function. Your primary responsibility will be to establish and nurture connections with independent hotels across India. This will involve end-to-end account management, sourcing and onboarding new hotels, and traveling to different properties in the portfolio to provide expert guidance, metrics analysis, and recommendations based on industry best practices. Your key tasks will include building and maintaining relationships with independent hotels, driving sustainable performance in the region, and growing net revenue by developing business plans and ensuring rate competitiveness across multiple platforms. You will also be responsible for data analysis and reporting, including establishing supplier relationships, training partner hotels, reviewing production reports, and providing market insights to clients and internal stakeholders. To excel in this role, you will need strong communication and influencing skills, excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities, and a positive attitude. Negotiation skills, networking, and deal-closing capabilities will be crucial for success. Additionally, you should have a Master's degree from a reputed institute and 4-6 years of experience in sales, travel trade, key account management, contracting, or B2B sales. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is essential for this position.,