Buddhika Battagoda
Buddhika Battagoda

Senior Sales Manager | Hospitality Commercial & Account Management

Open to offers · Member since 16 Sep 2026
Location
Phuket, Thailand
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Hybrid
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a commercial hospitality professional with nine years of experience in five-star international hotels across Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Singapore. I specialize in group business, MICE, corporate accounts, and upscale social events.

I manage the complete commercial cycle, from initial enquiries and RFPs through contract negotiation, forecasting, and on-site event delivery. My experience includes building and retaining relationships with corporate buyers, DMCs, agencies, and international event planners.

I have managed source markets across India, the GCC, Russia/CIS, China, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. I am experienced in driving demand during need periods and low seasons through targeted B2B campaigns, tactical promotions, and regional sales activations.

I work closely with senior hotel leadership on commercial planning, annual budgets, revenue forecasting, and revenue mix optimization. I bring hands-on expertise in hotel sales technology, including Opera PMS, Cvent, Lanyon, G-Leads, STR reporting, and Microsoft Office.

I have represented hospitality brands at international trade shows, regional sales missions, and FAM trips throughout APAC and the Middle East. I am currently based in Phuket and can work effectively across APAC, Middle Eastern, and European business hours.

Skills

18 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Senior Sales Manager Paradox Resort Phuket

I own the full commercial cycle for MICE and group business, managing enquiries, RFPs, contracting, and on-site delivery across domestic and international source markets.

I manage key corporate, DMC, and agency accounts, negotiate group contracts, and grow revenue contribution. I also run B2B campaigns and tactical promotions, while partnering with the General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing on budgeting, forecasting, and revenue mix.

Sales Manager AVANI+ Hua Hin | Minor Hotels

I owned MICE, corporate, and upscale social event sales for India, GCC, Russia/CIS, China, and the domestic Thai market. I built and retained a multichannel portfolio of international event planners, corporate buyers, and DMC partners.

I led contract negotiations end to end, generated low-season group demand through tactical B2B campaigns and regional activations, and contributed to annual commercial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. I also represented the resort at trade shows, sales missions, and FAM trips across APAC and the Middle East.

Cluster Assistant Sales Manager Minor Hotels | Sri Lanka

I managed cluster sales across three five-star properties, covering MICE, corporate, and upscale social event segments in the Indian, GCC, and domestic Sri Lankan markets.

I ran large-scale groups and high-profile client events from enquiry and contracting through on-site execution. I also developed tactical campaigns that supported year-on-year growth in group bookings and long-term client retention, and represented the cluster at regional trade shows and sales missions.

Cluster Events Executive Anantara & AVANI Kalutara | Minor Hotels

I planned and delivered weddings, corporate groups, and social events across two cluster properties. My work covered event coordination, logistics, guest experience, and on-site execution.

I acted as the central link between sales, food and beverage, and operations teams. I managed vendors and coordinated the delivery of large-scale events while maintaining service quality and client satisfaction.

Banquet Executive / F&B Coordinator Anantara Kalutara | Minor Hotels

I progressed from F&B Coordinator to Banquet Executive and supervised banquet operations for weddings, conferences, private functions, and group events.

I supported the operational delivery of events ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale functions. I coordinated food and beverage requirements, banquet logistics, and service execution to ensure a high-quality guest experience.

Education

Learning history

Dimensions International College, Singapore

Higher National Diploma, Hospitality, Food and Beverage, and Events

Higher National Diploma in Hospitality, Food and Beverage, and Events.

Dimensions International College, Singapore

Diploma, Hospitality and Restaurant Services

Diploma in Hospitality and Restaurant Services.

Ananda College, Colombo, Sri Lanka

G.C.E. Advanced Level, Commerce

Completed G.C.E. Advanced Level studies in Commerce.

Ananda College, Colombo, Sri Lanka

G.C.E. Ordinary Level, Commerce

Completed G.C.E. Ordinary Level studies in Commerce.

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