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Valentine Semeria is a seasoned hospitality professional with expertise in sales, marketing, and event management. She has worked with top luxury hotels and resorts, including The Mayfair Townhouse, The Ned, and Baglioni Hotels, and holds an MBA and a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management. With native fluency in French and English, and professional working proficiency in Spanish, Valentine brings a unique cultural perspective to her work. She has experience in managing corporate accounts, developing marketing strategies, and organizing events for high-end clients. Valentine is currently the Sales Manager UK & I at Fairmont Monte Carlo, where she is responsible for driving revenue growth and building long-term relationships with key clients.

Experience

    • Sales Manager UK&I
      • Dec 2023 - Present
      • Monaco

  • Magdalena Beach House
    • Tayrona National Park, Columbia
    • Hospitality Sales & Marketing Consultant
      • Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
      • Tayrona National Park, Columbia

      2 months project to assist Magdalena Beach House owner opening a sustainable guesthouse with 5 bedrooms and a restaurant in the middle of the jungle, near Tyrona National Park.

  • The Mayfair Townhouse
    • London, England Metropolitan Area
    • Senior Sales Manager
      • Nov 2020 - Jan 2022
      • London, England Metropolitan Area

      The Mayfair Townhouse | Opening 2nd December 2020 (part of the pre-opening team)- Assisting the Director of Sales & Marketing with the opening of a 172 bedrooms and Suites Five Star Luxury Hotel, during Covid-19.- Created and managed a portfolio of key accounts in various sectors including financial, fashion and other London based businesses, with a focus on building and nurturing long-term partnerships.- Conducted regular account reviews to understand client needs and identify opportunities for upselling The Mayfair Townhouse and cross-selling our services and products.- Collaborated closely with Iconic Luxury Hotels Sales and Marketing teams to create customized solutions and proposals tailored to the specific needs of each client.- Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.- Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and competitors' offerings to provide clients with valuable insights and recommendations.- Prepared and delivered presentations to clients, showcasing The Mayfair Townhouse products and services, and negotiating contracts and pricing agreements.- Maintained accurate records of account activities and interactions using a customer relationship management (CRM) system. - Conducted regular market research to identify potential new clients and expand Iconic Luxury Hotels client base.- Organising key hotel networking events for various local DMCs and key MICE agencies.- Providing necessary trainings to Reception team and to the Corporate Sales Manager.

  • The Ned
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Corporate Sales Manager
      • 2019 - Sep 2020
      • London, United Kingdom

      - Responsible of the Corporate segment for a 250 bedrooms Five Star Luxury hotel (20% of the room revenue)- Managed a diverse portfolio of 50 key accounts, providing them with personalized support and solutions to meet their needs.- Conducted client needs assessments and collaborated with internal teams to ensure the delivery of quality services and solutions.- Participated in business trips to the US with focused on establishing relationships with existing and potential new clients- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, resulting in a 4% increase in client retention rates and 8% total bedroom revenue.- Creating the new corporate strategy for 2020 and finding key new accounts to support it and replacing low performing accounts.- Assisted in the development of marketing materials and sales collateral to support client engagement and business development efforts.- Actively participated in industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to represent the company and identify potential new clients.- Worked closely with colleagues to share industry knowledge and best practices, contributing to a more cohesive and successful team.- Maintained detailed client records, tracked account activity, and provided regular reports to management on account performance.- Providing training to Corporate Sales Executive on selling techniques, negotiation, managing customer relationship and finding new key accounts.

  • Baglioni Hotels
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Sales Manager - UK, France & Switzerland market
      • Dec 2016 - Dec 2018
      • London, United Kingdom

    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitality
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Business Development Manager
      • Mar 2014 - Dec 2016

    • Business Development Executive
      • Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

    • Sales Coordinator
      • Oct 2011 - Mar 2013

    • Assistant Key Account Director for EMEA
      • May 2011 - Oct 2011
      • Paris Area, France

Education

  • 2009 - 2011
    ISTEC
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and Communication
  • 2010 - 2010
    San Francisco State University
    Master's degree, Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • 2004 - 2006
    Institut Paul Bocuse
    Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management

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