Sol Freixa

Experience

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  Hyatt Hotels Corporation

  Jan 1996 - Dec 2000

  I was supporting the Events Manager following up on opportunities and seaking new engagements. I was the main point of contact of the providers and managed the daily customer relationship. Assisting the Events Cheff and Reception Director

  • Executive Assistant, Special events

    Jan 1998 - Dec 2000

  • Internship, Events & Reception

    Jan 1996 - Dec 1997
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  Moët & Chandon

  Mar 2001 - Jan 2002

  Customer Relations Executive, Chandon Bar & Congress Centre

  Events organization and Public Relations. Advertising and quality control in customer assistance.

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  Mediaset España

  Feb 2002 - Apr 2006

  Project Manager, Content

  I was responsible of coordinating the cooperation with an international Production Company and Local Suppliers. My main role was to prepare an efficient process and look after bilateral communications. Being responsible for press releases, advertising, purchasing negotiations, contracting and budget management.

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  Amadeus

  Dec 2006 - now

  I have global P&L responsibility for sales, product management, partnerships and marketing for the travel advertising business overall. My team is working with all type of advertisers wanting to reach the traveleres and travel sellers accross the journey. I am also responsible for business development, technology, deployment of new channels and long term advertising and publishing strategy. I am responsible for the travel advertising P&L, business development, deployment of new channels and long term strategy. I manage the sales team working with online and offline advertising, managing relationship with publishers and advertisers in B2B and B2C channels and developing new channels in airports, OoH, airlines, travel agencies and corporations. I have global responsibility for media sales in B2B and B2C channels for all travel providers distributed in Amadeus, including airlines, cars, cruises, hotels, travel agencies and insurance. I manage a team of 7 sales managers with an annual budget of 7Mio Euros. I am also responsible of expanding the business in terms of channels, business model and new revenue streams I have built a strong customer base since I joined the team. Increasing the portfolio yearly revenues from 10Mio€ to 28Mio€ and improving Customer Satisfaction by 2.3 points. I have secured 3 new 10-year contracts for the entire IT platform bringing 25Mio€ new revenues to Amadeus and increasing the market share in Scandinavia. I have developed and implemented an internal communication plan following the management request, including training. In order to complete this plan, I have organized many internal events for the airline account managers; always having a close look into the budget and managing it responsibly. I was appointed the Quality Coordinator of the group to put together sales processes and ensured ISO compliance

  • Global Senior Director of B2B Media & publishing channels

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Global Director for Travel Advertising Sales & Marketing

    Feb 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Media Sales, Team Manager

    Jun 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Airline Account Manager, Airline IT & Distribution

    Jul 2009 - Jun 2014

  • Marketing Executive, Airline Business Group.

    Dec 2006 - Jul 2009
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  International Coaching Federation

  Jan 2017 - now

  Certified Life Coach

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