Novotel Pune Nagar Road has appointed Pooja Shukla as Director of Sales. She brings more than a decade of experience in hospitality sales and business development, with a professional background spanning corporate and MICE sales, revenue generation, client relationship management and strategic planning.
Shukla joins Novotel Pune Nagar Road from Radisson Blu Pune Kharadi, where she served as Director of Sales and managed business across key market segments and corporate accounts. Her career also includes senior sales positions with Four Points by Sheraton Pune, Hyatt Place Jaipur, The Lalit Jaipur, Radisson Blu Pune Hinjewadi and Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre.
The appointment aligns with Accor’s continued expansion, reflecting leadership appointments in hospitality.
To Lead Sales and Business Development
In her new role, Shukla will lead the hotel’s sales and business development activities, with responsibility for corporate and MICE business, revenue generation, client relationships and commercial planning.
Her remit will include developing business opportunities across key segments while managing relationships with corporate clients and partners. She will also draw on her experience in revenue optimisation, market analysis and strategic planning to support the hotel’s commercial objectives.
More Than a Decade in Hospitality Sales
Before joining Novotel Pune Nagar Road, Shukla was Director of Sales at Radisson Blu Pune Kharadi, where she managed sales across key business segments and corporate accounts.
Her experience includes senior sales roles at Four Points by Sheraton Pune and Hyatt Place Jaipur, followed by positions at The Lalit Jaipur, Radisson Blu Pune Hinjewadi and Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre.
Across these roles, Shukla has developed experience in business development, revenue generation, corporate sales, MICE sales and key account management.
Experience Across Commercial Functions
Shukla’s professional background extends beyond direct sales, with experience in revenue optimisation, contract negotiations, market analysis and strategic planning.
Her work across corporate and MICE segments has involved developing business relationships, managing key accounts and identifying opportunities for revenue growth.
This combination of sales and commercial experience will form part of her responsibilities at Novotel Pune Nagar Road.
Leadership Welcomes the Appointment
Anant Leekha, General Manager, Novotel Pune Nagar Road, said,
“We are pleased to welcome Pooja to the Novotel Pune Nagar Road team. Her extensive experience in hospitality sales, strong understanding of the market, and proven track record in driving business growth make her a valuable addition to our leadership team. We look forward to her contribution towards strengthening our commercial performance and building meaningful relationships with our partners and guests.”
Strengthening Commercial Performance
Shukla joins Novotel Pune Nagar Road with experience across multiple hotel brands and business markets, including corporate and MICE segments.
Her new mandate will focus on sales and business development while supporting revenue generation, client relationships and commercial planning. Her experience across Pune and Jaipur markets will also contribute to the hotel’s ongoing business development efforts.
