
Manas Soni
The move
Career arc
- Sales DirectorApr 2026 — Present
Cendyn· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Associate Director SalesAug 2024 — Apr 2026
RateGain· UAE· Full-time - Associate DirectorMay 2024 — Aug 2024
RateGain· Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India· Full-time - Senior Partner - Customer SuccessFeb 2023 — May 2024
RateGain· Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India· Full-time - Associate Director Of SalesApr 2022 — Feb 2023
GRAND HYATT GURGAON· Gurugram, Haryana, India· Full-time
- Senior Sales ManagerFeb 2019 — Apr 2022
Grand Hyatt· Gurugram, Haryana, India· Full-time
- Sales ManagerJan 2018 — Feb 2019
Shangri-La Group· New Delhi, Delhi, India· Full-time - Sales Manager - Global AccountsMay 2015 — Jan 2018TThe Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts· New Delhi Area, India· Full-time
- Duty ManagerApr 2013 — Apr 2015TThe Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts· New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Assistant Manager Front OfficeMar 2011 — Apr 2013TThe Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts· New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Assistant Manager Front OfficeApr 2010 — Mar 2011
The Imperial· New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Front Office ExecutiveApr 2009 — Mar 2010
The Imperial· New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Executive TraineeMay 2008 — Mar 2009
The Imperial· New Delhi, Delhi, India
Education
- Cambridge Foundation SchoolHigh School · Business/Commerce, General1992 — 2004
- Institute of Hotel ManagementBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) · Hospitality Administration/Management2005 — 2008
- Delhi College Of Arts and CommerceBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) · Business/Commerce, General2004 — 2005
Top skills
About
Sales & Business Development Director with 18+ years of experience in driving enterprise SaaS growth, with a strong focus on the Hospitality and Travel Tech sectors across the Middle East and Africa. I’ve had the opportunity to lead market expansion efforts, close high-impact deals, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver value-driven technology solutions to global and regional clients.I bring deep product knowledge across a wide range of solutions, a passion for solving real business challenges, and a commitment to building long-term client relationships rooted in trust and collaboration. My approach blends technical acumen, strategic thinking, and cultural awareness—shaped by working across diverse markets and with enterprise clients from sectors like aviation, govern