Hospitality · Sales · Events

ArrafiKhan Majlish

Hospitality sales professional specialising in catering sales, event management and client relations, with international academic and hospitality experience.

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01 — About

Hospitality, relationships
& commercial thinking.

I work across hospitality sales and event management, combining client relationships with detailed coordination and service delivery.

I have experience at InterContinental Dhaka and The Westin Dhaka, with a professional background in catering sales, event management, negotiation, business development and guest experience.

My hospitality foundation also includes international internships in Greece and experience supporting event coordination and reporting at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Athens.

02 — Experience

Professional journey

June 2023 — Present

Sales Executive (Catering Sales)

InterContinental Dhaka, Bangladesh

Manage client relationships and event execution while identifying new business opportunities. Prepare BEOs, negotiate rates, develop tailored proposals, use Delphi and Merlin for bookings and sales activities, and collaborate with operational departments for seamless event delivery.

February 2023 — June 2023

Management Trainee Officer (Catering Sales)

The Westin Dhaka, Bangladesh

Coordinated client consultations, presented event solutions, managed bookings through CI/TY, and supported seamless event execution through communication and follow-up.

December 2022 — January 2023

Executive in Sales Department

TravelChamp, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Supported business growth through sales initiatives, service promotion and identification of revenue-generating opportunities.

July 2020 — August 2020

Internship Trainee

Embassy of Bangladesh, Athens, Greece

Gained cross-functional experience across embassy operations, with a focus on event reporting, coordination and execution.

May 2018 — September 2018

Internship F&B Service Trainee

Aldemar Resorts, Rhodes, Greece

Supported operations across multiple F&B outlets, with key experience in the Chinese restaurant and main bar.

May 2017 — September 2017

Internship F&B Service Trainee

Aldemar Resorts, Peloponnese, Greece

Developed practical experience in restaurant and bar service operations.

03 — Education

Academic background

2021 — 2022

MBA for Executives

Hospitality & Tourism Management
Business College of Athens in Partnership with University of West London

2017 — 2021

BA (Hons)

Hospitality & Tourism Management
Business College of Athens in Partnership with Plymouth University

2017

General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English
Pearson Professional Testing Center, Athens

2016

O Levels

English, Bangla, Bangladesh Studies, Maths-A, Accounting & Economics
Byron College, Greece

04 — Capabilities

What I do

Business Development

Identifying opportunities and supporting sustainable commercial growth.

Client Relationship Management

Building professional relationships and understanding client requirements.

Catering & Event Sales

Developing proposals, coordinating requirements and supporting event delivery.

Negotiation

Managing rates, proposals and commercial discussions.

Revenue Generation

Supporting sales activity, pipeline development and revenue optimization.

Guest Experience

Focused on professional service and seamless event experiences.

Languages

Bangla — NativeEnglish — FluentHindi — Limited Work Proficiency

Interests

Photography & VideographyHot Wheels / Die-Cast ModelsWriting
05 — Contact

Let's connect.

For professional opportunities, hospitality collaborations or event-related conversations, feel free to get in touch.