Jelena Perić

Experienced Sales Manager with a demonstrated history of working
in the leisure, corporate and event industry in UAE
and Serbia. Strong sales professional with a master’s degree
of Tourism and Hospitality focused on Tourism, Hospitality and
Event Management.

Hotel Fruške Terme, Vrdnik
Sales Manager | June 2019 - Present
- Expanding corporate customer base
- Design and execution of different events at the hotel (team building,
conference, wedding...) serving the needs and desires of clients
-Following up on all commitments made to a client in a timely manner and with all
the details and services promised
- Representing hotel at international travel and tourism exhibitions WTM London
Hampton by Hilton Dubai, Dubai
Corporate Sales Executive |June 2018 - April2019
- Responsible for proactively soliciting, managing, and contracting accounts within
the corporate segments, leisure, and Events
- Develop opportunities within the assigned segments, industries, and territories for
the Hotel.
- Provide a consistent professional approach to all clients through the highest
standards of product and service while actively contributing to meeting and
exceeding sales targets and profit margins.
- Consistently analyze current and potential markets / trends, and recommends
necessary sales plans/actions to increase production of the segment and reports
to the DOS, GM
Sheraton Dubai Creek, Dubai
Groups & Events Sales Executive |March 2017 – June 2018
- Proactively manage pre-determine and new account base will cover mainly
embassies/consulates/trade offices, local trading companies, banks, and
multinational companies as well as tour operators.
- Evaluate prospective client’s overall requirements, check for competitor hotels
used and evaluate the client’s approximate business potential for our hotel.
- Following up on all commitments made to a client in a timely manner and with all
the details and services promised
- After closing a deal, take personal responsibility for the delivery of superior guest
service through meticulous follow-up, ensuring that the client is satisfied and that
service standards have been met.
Meraas, Dubai
Sales Executive | November 2016 – March 2017
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the offerings and products
- Assist customers through presenting & recommend products
- Responsible to upsell and achieve daily sales target
Hotel Premeir Aqua, Vrdnik
Sales & Marketing Manager | June 2013 – November 2016
-Providing superior service to the hotel guests with respecting standards of 5*
hotel
- Expanding corporate customer base
- Design and execution of different events at the hotel (team building,
conference, wedding...) serving the needs and desires of clients
- Representing hotel at international travel and tourism exhibitions MITT (Moscow
2014, 2016.), Arabian Travel Market (Dubai 2015.)
- Coordination and execution of PR activities press conferences and media
appearances in different types of TV and Radio shows.

Achievements & Awards:
- Diploma - Effective presentation skills by Marriott
- Service Certificate for accomplishing one year within Sheraton Worldwide
Hotels
- International Tourism Conference EIAT – 1

st place at “Future Leaders Form

Creative Challenge”
- Winning trophy & gold medal for Marketing and Sales, gold medal for
Reservations and silver medal for Front office at Serbian Union of Tourism and
Hospitality Employees, Kladovo, Serbia.