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Dion Sejdiu

London

Summary

have been employed by several Bars throughout London and have considerable experience and expertise within the hospitality sector. During my time spent within hospitality, I have engaged with clientele from a wide variety of socio, economic and cultural backgrounds and have the requisite communication skills to ensure that I was able to meet their needs and requirements to a high standard. I have a strong commercial mindset and have been instrumental in helping the organizations where I have been employed to grow and expand.


I also have management experience. BUSR Ltd the Star Pub are examples of where my employers have faced various challenges and I have played an integral part in their achievements and growth. I enjoy a challenge both in a personal and professional capacity and feel that finding a way to success is one of the best parts of a job as it allows for the team to grow whilst also fostering personal professional growth.


During my time at Craster, I managed to develop my direct sales skills within the hospitality industry, having been promoted within 9 months going from a BDE to Account Executive. Whilst at Craster, I managed to build a wide network within the hospitality, primarily within the 5 star luxury hotel market.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive - EMEA

Craster LTD
03.2024 - Current
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain relationships for future business opportunities across the Middle East & United Kingdom.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new & existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Converted sales leads through persuasive pitching, achieving personal revenue targets of £50,000 per quarter.
  • Evaluated account performance and highlighted opportunities to build client and company growth.
  • Increased company inbound sales conversion from 22% to 35%

Director of Partnerships

BUSR LTD
10.2020 - Current


● Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.

● Created clear company mission and vision statements, improving staff focus and motivation.

● Oversaw quality assurance procedures to deliver consistent product lines.

● Refined execution of project plans to overcome challenges and deliver high-quality results; Planning of spring 2020 inaugural prizing season, TW Steel watches secured for prizing plus largest retention of competitors for any university esports championship UK.

● Managed various teams of different sizes ranging from 5-25 staff members

● Helped negotiate key partnerships with a wide variety of large companies i.e. Monster and Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One

Business Development Executive

Craster LTD
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Strategized with sales teams to prospect and qualify potential customers within the United Kingdom & Middle East.
  • Developed and implemented value-adding strategies to increase product and service profitability, producing campaigns which created average order values of £10000 across 10 opportunities.
  • Built relationships with key 5 star hotels within the United Kingdom, generating £1,400,000 in business across 9 months.
  • Built GI's used to track sales across the United Kingdom within the 5 Star luxury market
  • Led cross-functional teams to create and deliver impactful marketing campaigns in London, Bath & Edinburgh.

General Manager

The Star
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff on best bar practices, maintaining highly efficient service teams
  • Balanced tills with accurate cash and card payments, preparing bank deposits and POS reports
  • Planned staffing levels based on evolving service demands
  • Protected brand image by delivering exceptional bar presentation and maintenance
  • Set sales record for 1 night (£2304)
  • Led team to deliver outstanding hospitality operations
  • Oversaw line cleaning and cellar management.
  • Developed key partnerships with spirits & food brands.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.

Senior Online Sales Channel Manager

KRG - Kosova Realty Group L.L.C
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained high feedback ratings through enhanced customer service.
  • Drove weight of purchase per customer by evaluating conversion tactics for subscribers and non-subscribers.
  • Ensuring the online sales team on commercial prospects, locate and contact potential clients
  • Identified and implemented new initiatives to grow income generation.
  • Ensuring the online sales team they upgrade client database with prospective customers’ contact details and interests.
  • Develop lucrative and effective client relationships.
  • Ensuring the online sales team maintain the current knowledge of product details and special offers.

Cocktail Bartender

The Zetter Group
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Consistently kept bar, front-of-house and work areas clean and sanitary in compliance with bar health and hygiene protocols
  • Drove sales by devising and promoting unique events, seasonal specials and promotional offers
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitizing and replenishing stock
  • Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste
  • Trained multiple bartending staff on customer service best practice, boosting customer satisfaction score from 90% to 95% within 1 month.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom
08.2021

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Strong communication
  • Outgoing personality
  • Marketing and sales experience
  • Problem solving
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Cost controls
  • Conflict resolution
  • Workflow planning
  • Project budgeting
  • Decision making
  • Staff supervision
  • Lead generation
  • Account oversight
  • Order management
  • Operations coordination
  • Business growth
  • Knowledge of Hospitality industry
  • B2B sales
  • Strategic selling
  • Needs assessment
  • Sales quota achievement
  • Customer relations
  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Management
  • Consultative selling
  • Account management

Hobbies

My biggest two hobbies are visiting 5* Hotels and sampling cocktail menus and food menus as well as attending motorsports events globally. I also enjoy reading and following what is developing in the international relations world.

Languages

Albanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Elementary (A2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Account Executive - EMEA

Craster LTD
03.2024 - Current

Business Development Executive

Craster LTD
06.2023 - 03.2024

Senior Online Sales Channel Manager

KRG - Kosova Realty Group L.L.C
05.2022 - 05.2023

General Manager

The Star
04.2022 - 06.2023

Cocktail Bartender

The Zetter Group
08.2021 - 04.2022

Director of Partnerships

BUSR LTD
10.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Hertfordshire
Dion Sejdiu