Rahul Sharma

About Rahul Sharma

Hospitality leader with 20+ years of experience delivering sales growth, revenue optimization, and exceptional guest satisfaction for world-class brands including Marriott, Starwood, and Nikko Hotel International in India and Middle East. Recognized for achieving record-breaking revenue growth and earning 27 Marriott Guest Voice Awards for service excellence as a General Manager.Expert in strategic sales planning, P&L management, RevPAR growth, and brand compliance, with a proven ability to lead multi-property operations, manage global accounts, and execute pre-opening and large-scale renovation projects. Skilled at driving profitability through data-driven strategies, innovative marketing, and strong stakeholder relationships.Having worked across diverse markets in India, the Middle East, and global hospitality environments, I bring international adaptability and cultural intelligence to every leadership role. Passionate about building high-performing teams and creating memorable guest experiences while maximizing financial performance.Specialties: Sales & Marketing Strategy | Revenue Management | Guest Experience | Global Operations | Business Development | Pre-Opening Expertise

Experience

1. General Manager Le Meridien Jaipur Resort & Spa

   Marriott International

   Apr 2022 — Present · Jaipur, IN

   Optimization of Hotel Profitability & Enhanced Guest and Associate Experience41% Revenue Growth in 2023 Vs 2019 (Best Revenue Year of Hotel), delivering highest GOP/Revenue.10 Marriott \"Guest Voice Quarterly Awards between 20••••••••24Number 1 Guest Voice IT Rec Rank in APEC Le Meridien Brand (20••••••03 BITA 2022 Awards (Best Wedding Resort, Best GM, Best Sales Manager) by \"AEE\"(Association of Event Entrepreneur), TAAI Certificate of Appreciation, GM Award by HCBA, People First Award by RVP Marriott South Asia-Hotel Got Certified as ISO 14001:2015 Issued by Indian Register Quality System

Education

• School of Aviation Science and Technology

  Certification in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

  1994 — 1998

• Karnataka State Open University, Mysore

  Executive MBA, Sales & Marketing

  2013 — 2014

Skills

• Marketing
• Budgeting
• Sales
• Travel Management
• Banquets
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Hospitality Industry
• Front Office
• Management
• Event Management
• Hotel Management
• Team Management
• Opening Hotels
• Yield Management
• Hospitality Management
• Budgets
• Business Development
• Resorts
• Property Management Systems
• Tourism
• Leisure
• Catering
• Banquet Operations
• Forecasting
• Revenue Analysis
• Hotels
• Hospitality
• Rooms Division
• Hotel Booking
• Pre-Opening
• Training