Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
LANGUAGES
REFERENCES
HOBBIES
LINKS
INTERNSHIPS
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Diana Rosa

Diana Rosa

Edgware,UK

Summary

Sales Executive with solid experience in corporate and hospitality sales within international hotel groups. Proven ability to manage corporate accounts, negotiate commercial contracts, and support revenue growth through long-term client relationships and tailored solutions. Selected for an 18-month leadership development program with international rotations, demonstrating strong potential for management roles. Multilingual professional (English, Portuguese, Spanish, French), currently based in the UK on a Skilled Worker Visa and open to sponsorship transfer and relocation within the UK.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Sales Executive

Pestana Hotel Group
London, UK
2024.12 - 2026.01
  • Managed a portfolio of corporate accounts, supporting revenue generation across meetings, events, and accommodation segments.
  • Negotiated corporate and group contracts aligned with commercial strategy and market demand.
  • Built long-term client relationships through tailored proposals, contributing to repeat business and client retention.
  • Collaborated with revenue management and operations teams to optimise pricing and availability.

Growing Together Program

Pestana Hotel Group
2023.01 - 2023.12
  • Selected for an 18-month international leadership development program designed to prepare future managers within the Pestana Hotel Group.
  • Completed cross-functional rotations across hotel and corporate departments, gaining exposure to sales, operations, and management strategy.
  • Participated in leadership training, mentoring, and international mobility initiatives.

Front Office Assistant Manager

Pestana Hotel Group - Pousada do Porto
Porto
2022.05 - 2023.01
  • Supported front office management in daily operations, team coordination, and service quality standards.
  • Acted as point of contact for escalated guest issues, ensuring resolution aligned with brand standards.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new team members.
  • Contributed to operational efficiency and guest satisfaction performance.

Senior Front Office Agent

Pestana Hotel Group - Pousada do Porto
Porto
2021.10 - 2022.05
  • Provided senior-level front office support, mentoring junior team members and ensuring service consistency.
  • Handled complex guest requests and VIP arrivals.
  • Supported coordination between front office and other operational departments.

Front Office Agent

Multiple Properties
Porto
2017.12 - 2021.10

- Sheraton Porto Hotel & SPA

- Pousada de Viseu

- Vila Foz Hotel & SPA

  • Delivered high-quality guest service in luxury and premium hospitality environments.
  • Managed reservations, check-in/out processes, and guest communications using OPERA PMS.
  • Developed strong customer service and problem-solving skills in fast-paced settings.

Education

Postgraduate Degree - Sales Management

Nova School of Business and Economics
Porto
2025.01 - 2025.09

BSc - Hospitality Management

Instituto Superior de Administração e Gestão - European Business School
Porto
2020.09 - 2023.09

Professional Hospitality Training - Hospitality/Hospitality Management

Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo do Douro-Lamego
Portugal
2012.09 - 2017.01

Skills

    Commercial & Sales Skills Professional Strengths

  • Corporate Sales & Account Management
  • Contract Negotiation & Commercial Agreements
  • Client Retention & Relationship Management
  • Revenue Growth Support
  • Market & Client Needs Analysis
  • Proposal Development & Client Presentations
  • Hospitality & Operations Expertise

  • Corporate & Group Events Sales
  • Front Office & Guest Experience Management
  • Stakeholder Coordination (Sales, Revenue, Operations)
  • Service Quality & Brand Standards
  • VIP & Corporate Client Handling

    Systems & Tools

  • OPERA Cloud & OPERA PMS v5
  • CVENT
  • Duetto
  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (Advanced)
  • Professional Strengths

  • Negotiation & Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Leadership Potential & Team Coordination
  • Multicultural & Multilingual Communication

Websites

Certification

IELTS – General Training (English proficiency)

LANGUAGES

Spanish C1 - Advanced
Fluent
Portuguese Native
Native
English C1 - Advanced
Fluent
French B1 - Intermediate
Intermediate

REFERENCES

Nuno, Godinho, nuno.godinho@pestana.com, Pestana Hotel Group

HOBBIES

Member of Philharmonic Band - Clarinet

LINKS

LinkedIn

INTERNSHIPS

  • Aquapura Douro Valley, F&B Department, Peso da Regua — Present
  • Casa da Calcada - Relais & Chateaux, F&B Department, Amarante — Present
  • The Yeatman, F&B Department, Vila Nova de Gaia — Present
  • Pestana Vila Sol Hotel & SPA, Front Office Department — Present

Affiliations

  • Member of a Philharmonic Band (Clarinet)

Accomplishments

    Awards & Recognition

  • Employee of the Quarter — Pestana Hotel Group (awarded three times)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Postgraduate Degree - Sales Management

Nova School of Business and Economics
2025.01 - 2025.09

Sales Executive

Pestana Hotel Group
2024.12 - 2026.01

Growing Together Program

Pestana Hotel Group
2023.01 - 2023.12

Front Office Assistant Manager

Pestana Hotel Group - Pousada do Porto
2022.05 - 2023.01

Senior Front Office Agent

Pestana Hotel Group - Pousada do Porto
2021.10 - 2022.05

BSc - Hospitality Management

Instituto Superior de Administração e Gestão - European Business School
2020.09 - 2023.09

Front Office Agent

Multiple Properties
2017.12 - 2021.10

Professional Hospitality Training - Hospitality/Hospitality Management

Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo do Douro-Lamego
2012.09 - 2017.01
Diana Rosa