Catarina Barandela
About Catarina Barandela
Catarina Barandela is a Business Development Executive at SiteMinder, where she has worked since 2019 in London. She has a background in sales and marketing, with previous roles at various hospitality companies.
Work at SiteMinder
Catarina Barandela has been a Business Development Executive at SiteMinder since 2019. In this role, she focuses on expanding business opportunities and fostering client relationships within the hospitality sector. Prior to her current position, she held various roles at SiteMinder, including Sales Executive for EMEA and Brazil in 2018 and Senior Sales Executive for EMEA and Brazil from 2018 to 2019. Her experience at SiteMinder spans over five years, during which she has contributed to the company's growth in the London area.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining SiteMinder, Catarina worked as a Business Development Executive at Antártica Empresa Produtora de Calçados, S.A. from 2017 to 2018 for seven months. In this position, she was involved in various projects aimed at enhancing the company's market presence. Additionally, she served as a Sales Marketing Coordinator at Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts EMEA from 2016 to 2017, where she supported marketing initiatives and sales strategies within the hospitality industry.
Education and Expertise
Catarina Barandela studied at Les Roches Crans-Montana Global Hospitality, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2012 to 2016. This education provided her with a solid foundation in hospitality management and business principles. Earlier, she attended Colégio Luso Internacional do Porto from 2008 to 2012, where she completed her secondary education. Her academic background complements her professional experience in business development and sales within the hospitality sector.
Early Career in Hospitality
Catarina began her career in the hospitality industry as a Guest Relations Agent at The Landmark London in 2013. She worked in this role for five months, gaining valuable experience in customer service and guest relations. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in sales and marketing within the hospitality sector.