Melanie Derakhshan
Regional Sales Manager, Northern Europe at Go Global Travel- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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Portuguese Professional working proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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LinkedIn User
Melanie has been key to the developpment of Travellanda sales strategy in some key Area. she never hesitated to take new challenges such as new markets and she managed to build our reputation and get key clients. i hope to have her back in our team as sokn as possible
Giulia Ramondini
I worked with Melanie for years at Travellanda, we were working in two different departments and it was great honour to work with her. Her industry knowledge is exceptional – especially in relation to sales and customer experience. Melanie helped to increase sales and she is committed to do whatever it takes to help colleagues get things done. I can say she is one of the most committed and business focused person I know in the Travel industry. The collaboration was excellent and her work definitely made a huge impact on the company success. I would be very happy to work with her again at any time and any company would be lucky to have her!
LinkedIn User
Melanie has been key to the developpment of Travellanda sales strategy in some key Area. she never hesitated to take new challenges such as new markets and she managed to build our reputation and get key clients. i hope to have her back in our team as sokn as possible
Giulia Ramondini
I worked with Melanie for years at Travellanda, we were working in two different departments and it was great honour to work with her. Her industry knowledge is exceptional – especially in relation to sales and customer experience. Melanie helped to increase sales and she is committed to do whatever it takes to help colleagues get things done. I can say she is one of the most committed and business focused person I know in the Travel industry. The collaboration was excellent and her work definitely made a huge impact on the company success. I would be very happy to work with her again at any time and any company would be lucky to have her!
LinkedIn User
Melanie has been key to the developpment of Travellanda sales strategy in some key Area. she never hesitated to take new challenges such as new markets and she managed to build our reputation and get key clients. i hope to have her back in our team as sokn as possible
Giulia Ramondini
I worked with Melanie for years at Travellanda, we were working in two different departments and it was great honour to work with her. Her industry knowledge is exceptional – especially in relation to sales and customer experience. Melanie helped to increase sales and she is committed to do whatever it takes to help colleagues get things done. I can say she is one of the most committed and business focused person I know in the Travel industry. The collaboration was excellent and her work definitely made a huge impact on the company success. I would be very happy to work with her again at any time and any company would be lucky to have her!
LinkedIn User
Melanie has been key to the developpment of Travellanda sales strategy in some key Area. she never hesitated to take new challenges such as new markets and she managed to build our reputation and get key clients. i hope to have her back in our team as sokn as possible
Giulia Ramondini
I worked with Melanie for years at Travellanda, we were working in two different departments and it was great honour to work with her. Her industry knowledge is exceptional – especially in relation to sales and customer experience. Melanie helped to increase sales and she is committed to do whatever it takes to help colleagues get things done. I can say she is one of the most committed and business focused person I know in the Travel industry. The collaboration was excellent and her work definitely made a huge impact on the company success. I would be very happy to work with her again at any time and any company would be lucky to have her!
Experience
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Go Global Travel
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Israel
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Travel Arrangements
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200 - 300 Employee
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Regional Sales Manager, Northern Europe
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Jan 2023 - Present
Sales and account management for Northern Europe for Go Global, Olympia Europe and Hpro brands. Sales and account management for Northern Europe for Go Global, Olympia Europe and Hpro brands.
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Olympia Europe Wholesaler
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Open Destinations
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
Responsible for generating sales and looking after existing clients for the Tineri app Responsible for generating sales and looking after existing clients for the Tineri app
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Travellanda Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional XML Sales and Business Development Manager
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Apr 2019 - Sep 2020
Markets: Spain, Italy, Portugal, Latin America, Middle East, USA, Canada, UK and Ireland• Managing XML Clients• Devise and implement sales plan by market• Recognising key opportunities to grow client account• Analysing data internally and with clients in order to ensure we optimise the connection and maintain a healthy percentage of the clients’ business.• Problem solving XML issues with clients and relevant IT companies• Travelling globally and to trade shows to strengthen relationships• Achieved 2million over target Show less
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Sales and BD Manager
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2019
• Markets: Spain, Italy, Portugal, Latin America, Middle East, USA, Canada, UK and Ireland• Managing XML Clients • Devise and implement sales plan by market • Recognising key opportunities to grow client account • Analysing data internally and with clients in order to ensure we optimise the connection and maintain a healthy percentage of the clients’ business.• Problem solving XML issues with clients and relevant IT companies• Travelling globally and to trade shows to strengthen relationships• Successfully opened the LATAM XML market for the company Show less
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JacTravel
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Development Manager
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Dec 2012 - Apr 2015
• Managing some of the biggest clients of the company from all over the world• Analysing client performances on a daily basis and liaising with clients• Recognising key opportunities to grow client account and to maximise revenue through client management• Markets: Spain, France, Germany, Romania, Netherlands, amongst others. • Helping with XML issues from clients• Travelling globally visiting clients to strengthen relationships and to grow clients account • Ensuring the CRM System is up to date Show less
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Sales Executive
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Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
• Role is split between Business Development/Sales and acting as Sales Support for the CEO, Director and Sales Managers• Managing over 200 clients (B2B and B2C) from all over the world• Analysing client performances on a daily basis and liaising with clients• Recognising key opportunities to grow client account and to maximise revenue through client management• Markets: Spain, South America, Central America, North America, Canada, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Romania, Slovakia, amongst others. • Helping with XML issues from clients• Travelling globally visiting clients to strengthen relationships and to grow clients account • Ensuring the CRM System is up to date• Arranging business appointments, hotels and flights for CEO and Director• Running reports and getting statistics for CEO, Director and Sales Managers• Diary management for CEO Show less
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C&C Alpha Group
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United Kingdom
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Team Admin
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Apr 2010 - Jun 2010
• Managing front desk expenses • Meeting and greeting clients, arranging meeting rooms and catering • Ordering stationary, arranging couriers, Travel arrangements and visas • Travel arrangements and visas • Handling companies holiday/ absence forms • Composing employee manuals, and market research, advertising • Assisting with selection for recruitment • Managing front desk expenses • Meeting and greeting clients, arranging meeting rooms and catering • Ordering stationary, arranging couriers, Travel arrangements and visas • Travel arrangements and visas • Handling companies holiday/ absence forms • Composing employee manuals, and market research, advertising • Assisting with selection for recruitment
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CCA International
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France
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Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Multilingual Product Advisor
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Sep 2009 - Apr 2010
• Working for an IT company called COLT • Liaising with existing and potential customers in Spanish and Portuguese on a daily basis • Assisted HR with filing of documents and recruitment • Drafting correspondence, booking conference rooms, prioritising emails and meetings • Translation of documents into both Spanish and Portuguese • Meeting and greeting of clients • Assisting Business Development Manager with market research. Helped to find potential clients • Working for an IT company called COLT • Liaising with existing and potential customers in Spanish and Portuguese on a daily basis • Assisted HR with filing of documents and recruitment • Drafting correspondence, booking conference rooms, prioritising emails and meetings • Translation of documents into both Spanish and Portuguese • Meeting and greeting of clients • Assisting Business Development Manager with market research. Helped to find potential clients
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Education
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Queen Mary, U. of London
BA, Hispanic and European Studies -
Universidad de Granada
Eramus Year -
Saint Francis Xavier (SFX) Sixth Form College