Ahmed Nakla

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  • Timeline

    May 2009 - Nov 2009

    Key Account Sales Executive

    Hany Musallam Photography
    Nov 2009 - Mar 2010

    Sales Executive

    HMH - Hospitality Management Holding
    Mar 2010 - Sept 2015

    Senior Sales Manager (Pre-Opening)

    IHG Hotels & Resorts
    Crowne Plaza Hotel Al Khobar
    Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

    Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing (Restructuring)

    Sunset Beach Resort, Marina & SPA
    Oct 2016 - Sept 2021

    Cluster Commercial Director

    Radisson Hotel Group
    Radisson Blu Hotel Jeddah Corniche & Plaza
    Jan 2021 - now

    Independent Consultant - Commercial & Business Development

    Guidepoint London
    Jan 2022 - now

    Independent Consultant - Commercial & Business Development

    GLG
    Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

    Cluster Commercial Director

    Millennium Hotels and Resorts
    Current Company
    Nov 2023 - now

    Commercial Development Director

    Radisson Hotel Group
  • About me

    Commercial Director | MBA®, PMP®, CCBA®, TOT®, ICDL®

  • Education

    • Saihat high school

      1997 - 1999
      High school business administration and management, general a
    • University of science and technology, yemen

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor’s degree banking and finance

      Finance, Banking, Investment, Marketing, Math, Analysis, Economic, Administration, Management Letters, Communication.

    • European open university

      2024 - 2025
      Master of business administration - mba business administration and management, general
    • Oxford home study center ohsc

      2024 - 2025
      Diploma of education hotel/motel administration/management
  • Experience

    • Hany musallam photography

      May 2009 - Nov 2009
      Key account sales executive

      In my role as a Key Account Sales Executive at Hany Musallam Photography in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, I led corporate sales initiatives, managed projects, and maintained public relations. Utilizing Google AdWords and Google AdSense, I implemented successful marketing and communication strategies. Additionally, I tracked and reported on performance, contributing to the growth of international business and effective account management.

    • Hmh - hospitality management holding

      Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
      Sales executive

      In my role as a Sales Executive at HMH - Hospitality Management Holding in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, I spearheaded corporate sales, MICE sales, FIT/Wholesale sales, and government business. By leveraging my expertise in account management, business planning, and customer service, I successfully cultivated relationships with travel agents and B2B clients, resulting in increased revenue and client satisfaction.

    • Ihg hotels & resorts

      Mar 2010 - Sept 2015

      In my role as Senior Sales Manager at IHG Hotels & Resorts, I spearheaded various sales and marketing strategies to drive business growth and enhance brand visibility. My responsibilities included overseeing B2B/B2C sales, M.I.C.E & Group Sales, FIT/Wholesale Sales, and digital marketing efforts. Through strategic planning and data analysis, I successfully increased revenue and improved market positioning for the Crowne Plaza Hotel Al Khobar. In my role as Cluster Sales Manager at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) in Al Khobar, I spearheaded local & global corporate sales, M.I.C.E & group sales, and FIT/wholesale sales. I strategically planned digital marketing initiatives, conducted market research, and optimized pricing to drive revenue growth and achieve key performance indicators.

      • Senior Sales Manager (Pre-Opening)

        Feb 2011 - Sept 2015
      • Cluster Sales Manager (Pre-Opening)

        Mar 2010 - Feb 2011
    • Sunset beach resort, marina & spa

      Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
      Assistant director of sales & marketing (restructuring)

      In my role as Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing at Sunset Beach Resort, Marina & SPA in Saudi Arabia, I spearheaded various initiatives to drive business growth and enhance brand visibility. I led cross-functional teams in developing innovative sales strategies, implemented digital marketing campaigns to boost online bookings, and conducted in-depth market research to optimize pricing strategies. My efforts resulted in a significant increase in revenue and market share for the company.

    • Radisson hotel group

      Oct 2016 - Sept 2021

      In my role as Cluster Commercial Director at Radisson Hotel Group, I spearheaded a wide range of responsibilities including local & global corporate sales, M.I.C.E & Group Sales, and FIT/Wholesale Sales. I focused on strategic planning, business development, and revenue management to drive growth and profitability for the company. In my role as Director of Sales & Marketing at Radisson Blu Hotel Jeddah Corniche, I spearheaded local and global corporate sales efforts, focusing on B2B and B2C markets. By leveraging digital marketing strategies and conducting in-depth market research, I successfully increased revenue streams and enhanced brand visibility. Additionally, I played a key role in developing and implementing strategic plans to drive business growth and achieve sales targets. In my role as Director of Sales at Radisson Hotel Group, I spearheaded local and global corporate sales efforts, focusing on B2B and B2C markets. I led a team in developing innovative digital marketing strategies to drive business growth and enhance brand visibility. Through strategic planning and data analysis, I successfully optimized pricing strategies and revenue management, resulting in a significant increase in sales performance.

      • Cluster Commercial Director

        Feb 2021 - Sept 2021
      • Director of Sales & Marketing (Pre-Opening)

        Nov 2017 - Jan 2021
      • Director of Sales

        Oct 2016 - Oct 2017
    • Guidepoint london

      Jan 2021 - now
      Independent consultant - commercial & business development

      As an Independent Consultant at Guidepoint London, I specialized in business development, MARCOM, and corporate sales structuring. I crafted innovative commercial plans, conducted feasibility studies, and provided coaching and training to enhance team performance.

    • Glg

      Jan 2022 - now
      Independent consultant - commercial & business development

      As an Independent Consultant specializing in Commercial & Business Development, I have successfully crafted business plans, conducted feasibility studies, and implemented digital transformation strategies for clients in various industries. My expertise in MARCOM, corporate sales structuring, and e-commerce has led to measurable revenue growth and operational efficiency improvements.

    • Millennium hotels and resorts

      Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
      Cluster commercial director

      In my role as Cluster Commercial Director at Millennium Hotels and Resorts in Saudi Arabia, I spearheaded sales, revenue, and marketing efforts across multiple locations. I focused on driving business growth through strategic planning, data analysis, and market research, resulting in increased revenue and performance metrics.

    • Radisson hotel group

      Nov 2023 - now
      Commercial development director

      In my role as Commercial Development Director at Radisson Hotel Group in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, I spearheaded sales, revenue, and marketing strategies to drive business growth. By focusing on MARCOM, MICE conversion, and digital marketing, I successfully increased corporate sales and optimized pricing strategies. Through market research and data analysis, I identified opportunities for revenue optimization and implemented effective sales tactics to achieve KPIs.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Pathways to property: starting your career in real estate

      Henley business school
      Dec 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Creative certification

      Google digital academy (skillshop)
      Sept 2020
    • Project management professional (pmp)

      Cybrary
      Nov 2020
    • Google analytical individual qualification

      Google digital academy (skillshop)
      Jul 2020
    • Digital skills: social media

      Accenture
      Nov 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Google my business

      Google digital academy (skillshop)
      Jul 2020
    • The fundamentals of digital marketing

      Google digital academy (skillshop)
      Sept 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Creative ai

      Institute of coding
      Dec 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Cvent event management certification

      Cvent
      Sept 2020
    • Inbound sales certified

      Hubspot academy
      Dec 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ahmed Nakla
      Best Opening Team MEA RHG 2018
    • Awarded to Ahmed Nakla
      Outstanding Performance MEA IHG 2014