Nicole Vaziri
About Nicole Vaziri
Nicole Vaziri serves as the Global Director of Sales for GSO Americas - West Coast at COMO Hotels and Resorts, a position she has held since 2021. With a career spanning over two decades in the hospitality industry, she emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and personal growth within her teams.
Current Role at COMO Hotels and Resorts
Nicole Vaziri serves as the Global Director of Sales for GSO Americas - West Coast at COMO Hotels and Resorts. She has held this position since 2021. In this role, she focuses on driving sales strategies and fostering collaborative efforts with global teams to meet shared objectives. Her leadership emphasizes the importance of integrity and accountability in achieving sales targets.
Previous Experience in Hospitality Sales
Nicole Vaziri has extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Before her current role, she worked at Hyatt Hotels Corporation for nine years, serving as Director of Global Sales - Luxury from 2008 to 2017. She also held the position of Global Director of Entertainment Sales at Proper Hospitality from 2019 to 2020, and was the Director of Fashion Sales at Sofitel for one year from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she began her career at Hyatt Hotels Corporation as an Account Executive from 2000 to 2005 and worked as a Sr Sales Manager at Kor Hotel Group from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Academic Background
Nicole Vaziri earned her Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Marketing Management from Western Governors University. Prior to that, she studied at Santa Monica College from 1999 to 2001. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in sales and marketing within the hospitality sector.
Professional Values and Leadership Style
Nicole Vaziri exemplifies values such as integrity, empathy, accountability, self-awareness, lifelong learning, and wellbeing in her professional relationships. She advocates for personal and professional growth among team members, emphasizing the importance of shared values in achieving success. Her leadership style focuses on collaboration and support, contributing to a positive work environment.
Sales Performance and Achievements
Throughout her career, Nicole Vaziri has consistently achieved top sales performance year after year. Her ability to drive results and foster strong relationships within teams has contributed to her success in various sales roles across the hospitality industry.