Abdul Rahim Patel has over 20 years of experience in business development and sales management in the travel and hospitality industries. He is currently the Business Head – West for VDOIT4U Events Pvt. Ltd., where he manages revenue generation, client relationships, and a sales team. Prior to this role, he held several leadership positions at other companies, including Business Head roles focused on MICE and corporate travel. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a postgraduate diploma in advertising and public relations.

1. ABDUL RAHIM PATEL
106, Sahyadri Sadan, Malkani Estate, Malad {E}, Mumbai. Handphone: 9820585805. Email: patelabdul@hotmail.com
O B J E C T I V E
Positivelycontributeto the overall growthand developmentof an organisationthroughBusinessdevelopment and
Customer retention. A challenging job using my skills & capabilities allowing career growth.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VDOIT4U Events Pvt. Ltd / Business Head – West / July 2015 Till Date
 VDOIT4U is an Event Planning and Travel Management Company established in 2001 having network offices in
Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Mumbai.
 Managing the revenue for the business vertical in the market including all related strategy, planning, execution for
Sales & operations and to meet and exceed targets and budget.
 Recruiting, building, and leading a sales team - driving recruitment, training and mentoring of team members to
ensure individual growth in addition to growth of the business vertical.
 Sustaining and growing revenue by new client acquisitions, renewing existing clients, and identifying new business
development opportunities..
 Managing the team for end-to-end client relationships including pitching, negotiation, contracting, billing /
invoicing, payment collection and troubleshooting.
 Ensure excellence in overall Sales and operations of business unit
N2N DestinationsPvt. Ltd / BusinessHead – M I C E / July 2013 June 2015
 N2N Destinations is a Sanver Group Company which is a fast growing Professionally managed tour operating
company based in Mumbai.
 Responsible for Revenue Genration through new Account Development and Key Account Management.
 Taking care of overall Sales and Operations division of the Company.
 Also Escorting Corporate Groups when required to international Destinations.
 Maintaining relationship with business partners like Airlines, Hotels, International Suppliers, Event Cos etc.
I T L Travel WorldPvt.Ltd / Head – Business Development/ August 2012 - June2013
 The I T L Group is a Business Conglomerate which consists of 92 Companies spread across 4 Continents and 15
Countries providing its products , Expertise and skills to Oil & Gas Industry, Travel & Aviation, Hotels & Resorts,
Information Technology, Human Resources, Trading etc
 Devising business development strategies to build customer preference & augment marketing evolution of
domestic/international markets.
 Developing relationships with key decision makers in target organisations for business development.
 Building and maintaining healthy business relations with corporate clients, ensuring customer satisfaction by
achieving delivery & service quality norms.

2. SaharaGlobal Ltd / Area Manager – West / January2008 – June 2012
 Sahara ServiceLtd. is a unit of Sahara India Parivar which has a global presencein the field of Travel,Hospitality
marketing & operations to provide best of services,trust & integrity to its customers.
 Responsiblefor generating Business for Corporate Travel and MICE from Western Region.
 To define and implement business plans for achievinghigher market penetration.
 Managingoperations & spearheadingteam for excellingbusinesstargets & servicedelivery.
 To manage Sales and Operations for incentivegroups and leisurebusiness fromcorporatehouses
 To build and strengthen strong relationship with hotels and other service providers .
Travelguru Pvt. Ltd. / Business Development Manager / September 2006 – January 2008
 Responsible for generating Corporate Business from Corporates & Business Houses for Domestic and International
Destinations
 Identifying and networking with prospective clients, generating business from the existing accounts and achieving
profitability and increased sales growth.
 Buildingand maintaininghealthy business relationswith major corporateaccounts,ensuring customer satisfaction by
achievingdelivery & servicequality norms.Managing operations & spearheadingteam for excelling business targets &
service delivery.
 Ensuringa high level of performance of team through proper tasking,coaching & building a high morale of motivation
Cox& KingsI Pvt. Ltd / SalesManager - M I C E / December 2004 - September 2006
 Cox & Kings is one of the best Travel Management company, having15 offices in the country and 06 international
offices around the globe
 Responsiblefor generating MICE business fromCorporates & Business Houses.
 Looking after operations for Corporate Programmes.
 Takingcare of Destinations & Iteneries for Corporates.
 Develop & maintain long-term business relationship with Corporate.
GoldenPalmsHotel & Resort / Sales Manager/ March 2000 - December 2004
 Golden Palms is a 5 star Deluxe Luxury Spa Resort based on 18 acres of lush greenery, which is one of the finestLife
Enhancement center in the world..
 Responsibility includes Rooms sales,BanquetSales & Residential Conferences
 Develop & maintain long-term business relationship with Corporates & Travel Agents.
 Coordinatingwith the Director - Sales & Marketing for Business plans& Marketing Strategies
Hotel Al - Attas, Saudi Arabia/ Lobby Manager / January1996 - January 2000
 Supervisingthe job of Front OfficeDepartment,
 Attending to guest’s queries & solvingthem.
 Takingcare of group bookings & allottingrooms to them accordingly.
 Checking Arrival & Departure report, Night Auditors report, Occupancy report etc.
 Preparingduty schedulefor Front Office department.
Hotel Ritz, Mumbai / FrontOffice Executive / December 1993 - December 1995

3.  Responsiblefor check in,check out, Reservations etc. at the front office.
 Coordinatingwith F & B department for various Banquet bookings & arrangements for Corporates.
 Maintaining good relationship with guests.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
 Bachelor of Commerce from Bombay University in FirstClass.
 Post Graduate Diploma in Advertisingand Public Relations fromK.C. College of Management Studies.
LANGUAGESKNOWN
 English,Hindi,Marathi,Urdu & Arabic
INTEREST & ACTIVITIES
 PlayingCricketand Swimming.
DATE OF BIRTH
 December 19, 1970.