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Maria Tsakmaka

Maria Tsakmaka

Athens

Summary

Professional with a solid background in tourism sector . Owns valuable experience, able to manage several projects simultaneously. Strong relationship builder who can work effectively with people at all aspects of business. Energetic, proactive and flexible, enjoys challenge and learning new things, whilst being a good team player .

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Executive

Hestia Luxury Apartments
10.2022 - Current
  • Negotiating and closing deals: Negotiating terms and pricing to reach mutually beneficial agreements with clients and closing sales contracts.
  • Building communication with clients to ensure a smooth operation of a converted business and achieve client satisfaction and loyalty whereas cultivating lasting relationships with them understanding their needs.
  • Contacting sales presentation and demonstration: Presenting product or service offerings to potential clients to showcase their value and benefits.
  • Providing excellent customer service. Ensuring high customer satisfaction by promptly addressing queries, resolving issues and maintaining good communication.
  • Collaborating with internal teams: Working closely to align strategies and address customer needs.
  • Documenting sales activities (inspection and sales visits) and preparing sales reports.
  • Negotiating and establising payment terms, agreements, cancellation policies with customers.
  • Preparing and sending proposal to clients (groups, events, FIT, MICE)
  • Follow ups, negotiations, inspections, sales calls, conversion and contracting.

Hotel Manager (Artemis Holidays Hotel)

Co-owner
03.2017 - 10.2022
  • Supervision of work at all levels (receptionist , housekeepers etc.) and set clear objectives.
  • Customer booking management.
  • Planning of activities and allocate responsibilities to achieve the most efficient operating model.
  • Communication with customers when needed (daily communication-address their complaints and find solutions to their problems).
  • Cooperation with external partners including travel agencies.
  • Daily inspection facilities and inforce strict compliance with health and safety standards.

Customer Service Representative

Hondos Center
02.2015 - 03.2016
  • Customer service.
  • Achievement of qualitative and quantitative store goals.
  • Cash receipts and cashier closures.
  • Telephone information and communications of customers inquiries and requests.

Education

Master of Science - Sociology And Religion

Theological School of AUTH
Thessaloniki
07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Theology

Theological School of AUTH
Thessaloniki
05.2014

Skills

    Communication Responsibility Time management Decision making Team spirit Problem solving Creativity

Languages

Greek
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2

Accomplishments

ACTA CERTIFICATION TRAINING & ASSESSMENT CCU Certified computer user :

  • Windows
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Internet
  • Outlook
  • Access
  • Powerpoint


Timeline

Sales Executive

Hestia Luxury Apartments
10.2022 - Current

Hotel Manager (Artemis Holidays Hotel)

Co-owner
03.2017 - 10.2022

Customer Service Representative

Hondos Center
02.2015 - 03.2016

Master of Science - Sociology And Religion

Theological School of AUTH

Bachelor of Science - Theology

Theological School of AUTH
Maria Tsakmaka