Zaheer Ansari

Self-motivated and success-driven business development Executive with experience in solution selling and new business development. support with superb knowledge of business processes, including online marketing and value-added services. 

Business Development Executive

Travel Coordinator 

Sr. Travel Consultant Kanoo Travel Group Dubai, UAE. From September 2004 to April 2019.  Liaising with clients in person, over the phone or via email to discuss their travel requirements.  Advising clients on suitable options for domestic or international destinations, tours, accommodation, transportation, insurance & fares.  Preparing customized itineraries to suit the client’s preferences & budget.  Making & confirming bookings often via GDS.  Issuing tickets or relevant documents.  Providing up to date advice on travel regulations including visa & medical requirements, baggage limits, safety and local customs.  Modifying existing bookings to suit a change in client’s circumstances.  Researching destinations and keeping up to date with the travel industry news.  Ongoing training with other team members & management.

Daanish Travel Business Development Executive. From June 2019 to October 2021  Meet regularly with executive leadership to determine travel schedules, needs, and budgets.  Compile and maintain travel profiles and preferences, administer accounts and information.  Research, coordinate and book all transportation, accommodations, meeting venues, catering, reservations, insurance, and other travel-related activities.  Handle travel issues - cancellations, conflicts, changes and refunds.  Build relationships with frequently used carriers / suppliers / vendors /property managers and become intimately familiar with their websites, portals, support staff and related business tools.  Stay well-informed on domestic and international travel situations, trends, issues and travel-warnings.  Maintain all records or notes of bookings, payments, transactions, emails, phone calls and meetings.  Manage calendar appointments, agenda, and appointments for the team.  Utilize internal accounting and IT request systems to facilitate purchasing, POs etc.  Attend meetings when requested to understand action items, and coordinate/organize follow-up as necessary.  Manage document repositories for travel, commercial, transactional, or legal materials, as necessary.  Special project coordination for executives 

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