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Overview
Work history
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Intern
Anzhelika Chekhlova

Anzhelika Chekhlova

Muscat,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in luxury hospitality and strategic sales, driving revenue optimisation and market expansion. Proven track record in leveraging CRM systems to enhance client relations and business development. Skilled in leadership, consortia partnerships, and hotel pre-openings, with a strong focus on e-commerce sales strategies and digital marketing acumen. Committed to advancing career goals through innovative approaches to revenue growth and market penetration.

Driven professional with strategic mindset and excellent communication skills, coupled with proven ability to lead teams and boost performance. Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities and knack for building lasting client relationships. Poised to leverage these strengths to create significant impact in Commercial Director role.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales Director / Acting Commercial Director

Mandarin Oriental Muscat
Muscat
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Developed and executed sales strategy aligned with luxury brand positioning.
  • Acted as Commercial Director for 7 months, leading revenue, marketing, and reservations.
  • Strengthened market share and expanded key strategic partnerships.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance in all commercial operations, maintaining corporate integrity.
  • Streamlined sales processes to improve operational efficiency.
  • Developed strategic sales plans to enhance market presence.

Director of Sales

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Dubai
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Managed a 14-member sales team across leisure, corporate, and events.
  • Focused on high-value markets: UK, DE, RU, USA, China.
  • Drove property positioning and revenue growth through data-led strategy.

Director of Sales – Leisure

Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas
Dubai, UAE
06.2021 - 05.2024
  • Led leisure segment across three properties including pre-opening launches.
  • Built strong agency/consortia networks across Europe, Middle East, and Russia.
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets and expanded luxury client base.
  • Negotiated lucrative contracts with major clients, solidifying company position in the market.
  • Identified potential business opportunities through thorough analysis of market trends.

Sales Director

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
Phuket, Thailand
01.2019 - 01.2021

Senior Sales Manager

Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Muscat , Oman
01.2016 - 01.2019

Leisure Sales Manager

Banyan Tree Seychelles
Mahe, Seychelles
01.2015 - 01.2016

MICE & Group Manager

Kempinski Gelendzhik
Gelendzhik, Russia
01.2013 - 01.2015

Leisure Sales Manager

Savoy Seychelles
Mahe, Seychelles
01.2012 - 01.2013

Sales Representative – Russia & CIS

Coral Strand/Savoy Seychelles
Mahe , Seychelles
01.2011 - 01.2012

Education

Bachelor’s - Geography

Lomonosov Moscow State University
01.1999 - 01.2004

Skills

  • Luxury Hospitality
  • Strategic Sales
  • Revenue Optimization
  • Market Expansion
  • CRM Systems
  • Leadership
  • Consortia Partnerships
  • Hotel Pre-Openings
  • Client Relations
  • E-Commerce sales strategies
  • Digital marketing acumen
  • Business development

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Russian
Native
Spanish
Intermediate

Timeline

Sales Director / Acting Commercial Director

Mandarin Oriental Muscat
11.2024 - 06.2025

Director of Sales

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
05.2024 - 11.2024

Director of Sales – Leisure

Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas
06.2021 - 05.2024

Sales Director

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
01.2019 - 01.2021

Senior Sales Manager

Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
01.2016 - 01.2019

Leisure Sales Manager

Banyan Tree Seychelles
01.2015 - 01.2016

MICE & Group Manager

Kempinski Gelendzhik
01.2013 - 01.2015

Leisure Sales Manager

Savoy Seychelles
01.2012 - 01.2013

Sales Representative – Russia & CIS

Coral Strand/Savoy Seychelles
01.2011 - 01.2012

Bachelor’s - Geography

Lomonosov Moscow State University
01.1999 - 01.2004
Anzhelika Chekhlova