Lina Abbas, Associate Director of Sales and Business   Development

Lina Abbas

Associate Director of Sales and Business Development

Claviger ME

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Bachelor's degree, International Affairs- emphasis on Diplomatic and Consular Services
Experience
19 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 5 Months

Associate Director of Sales and Business Development at Claviger ME
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since April 2016
Business Development Director at El Zayat Tourism & Hospitality Consultancy
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2010 to October 2015

- Managing existing clients’ accounts and ensuring clients satisfaction
- Developing clients yearly business plans and budgets
- Assist in directing BDMs to successfully achieve their clients' goals and KPIs
- Initiate, rollout and manage comprehensive retro plans for all clients activities and projects to secure successful implementation
- Attend Business reviews and budget presentations with Clients
- Develop and maintain productive work relations with the business community especially the travel industry including Travel Agents, Wholesalers, Airlines and major Corporate Companies with Meeting/Incentive Group potential as well clients related diplomatic convoys
- Ensure well-coordinated working relation between Operation (BDMs) and support team
- Keep, maintain & drive in more business (revenue and/or visitors) to the Clients and the Company

Catering Sales Manager at Park Hyatt
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • November 2009 to September 2010

- Increase revenue by fulfilling banquet calendar of events (weddings, meetings, conferences, launching programs, etc...)
- Handling all events inquiries and making sure guest satisfactions comes first
- Assist and coach team members to achieve KPIs and develop work efficiency

HR Recruitment Officer at FDC
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2008 to January 2009
Relationship Manager/Recruitment Consultant at bayt.com
  • Qatar - Doha
  • October 2007 to September 2008
Front office Manager at King's Suites & Hotel
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • March 2006 to January 2007
Front Office Manager at Duroy Hotel
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • August 2005 to February 2006
Guest Relation Manager at Safir Heliopolitan Hotel
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • November 2002 to May 2005

Education

Bachelor's degree, International Affairs- emphasis on Diplomatic and Consular Services
  • at LAU- Lebanese American University
  • February 2001

Specialties & Skills

Tourism
Hospitality
Catering Sales
Catering
Fidelio
Power Point

Languages

Arabic
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English
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French
Beginner
Portuguese
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