Faisal Mohammad
About Faisal Mohammad
Faisal Mohammad is the Sales Head India for Makarem Hotels at Dur Hospitality Saudi Arabia, focusing on the Hajj and Umrah market in India. He has extensive experience in strategic planning, account management, and customer relationship management.
Current Role at Nijhawan Group
Faisal Mohammad serves as the Sales Head for India at Makarem Hotels, part of Dur Hospitality Saudi Arabia. He has been in this role since 2019, focusing on market development specifically for the Hajj and Umrah segments in India. His responsibilities include overseeing contract negotiations and monitoring revenue and profit growth. He collaborates with Nijhawan Group, which acts as a partner in the B2B channel for Hajj and Umrah services in North India.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Sales
Faisal Mohammad has a diverse background in marketing and sales within the travel and hospitality sectors. He worked at AirAsia as a Regional Marketing Specialist from 2015 to 2017 in Muscat, Oman, where he contributed to market development strategies. Prior to that, he held the position of Sales Manager at Bahrain Air from 2010 to 2014 in Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia. He also served as a Regional Key Account Manager at TravSelby for one year in Uttar Pradesh from 2018 to 2019.
Experience in Tour Management
Faisal Mohammad has extensive experience in tour management, having worked as a Tour Supervisor at Alzouman Travel from 2001 to 2009 in Jeddah Governorate, Saudi Arabia. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing tour operations and ensuring customer satisfaction, contributing to the overall success of the travel agency.
Educational Background
Faisal Mohammad completed his high school education at Seventhdays Adventist High School, achieving an ICSE certification from 1990 to 1991. He further pursued higher education at the University of Lucknow, where he studied English Language and Literature, earning an Associate's Degree from 1996 to 1998. His foundational education also includes a decade of study in English Language and Literature at Seventhdays Adventist, from 1981 to 1991.
Expertise in Strategic Planning and Account Management
Faisal Mohammad possesses expertise in strategic planning and account management. His skills include target market identification and lead generation, which are essential for driving business growth. He emphasizes customer relationship management and focuses on improving productivity and performance within his teams.