Lorena Perrone Email & Phone Number

Remote

I am responsible for driving sales initiatives at BistroUX, where we lead in providing a first-party online ordering solution. Our platform empowers independent local restaurants to build their own brand while significantly reducing commission costs. BistroUX has partnered with Boozy Burbs to launch Baboo, our innovative, commission-free competitor to.

Developing sales strategies to generate new B2B business into the New Ventures Dining Club project. Conducting the entire sales cycle from prospecting and outbound efforts, to holding demos/meetings and closing. Uplifting the company revenue by providing consultative selling (Sandler Method) to top tier restaurants in NYC and Miami markets.Implementing.

Responsible for generating new business, conducting the entire sales cycle from prospecting and outbound efforts, to holding demos/meetings and closing.Uses a consultative approach with all customers in order to create personalized, solution-based proposals or initiatives.Works with restaurant owners and professionals to address and solve current pain.

• Develop and execute strategic, coherent approach to acquiring Cozymeal partnerships, comprising of food tour operators and independent tour guides in key US markets as well as growing community of chefs in 20+ cities.
• Fully launched the Food Tours experiences in major US cities on the Cozymeal platform.
• Responsible for the launch of the Canadian market expansion for Cozymeal’s Culinary experiences.
• During Covid stepped in during the pivot into virtual class expansions such as mixology, sommeliers, and virtual chefs experiences.
• Established the initial launch of Class Pop, a sister company offering in person experiences at venues or online.

Greater New York City Area

• Represented company brand and served as first introduction to Oyster.com to selected hotels. Performed job functions remotely and worked closely with Project Coordinators, Project Managers, Photographers, and Editorial.
• Devised 12-month trip planning forecast and determined cost efficient and convenient times to visit destinations worldwide in an effort to achieve projected outcomes and goals.
• Pitched the launch of pilot site features such as 360 panoramas, aerial imagery, and trips for Writers through direct hotel relationships as assigned by CEO.
• Established new relationship with Cuban government’s decision makers and global hotel chains, introducing Cuba as a destination to Oyster.com and TripAdvisor; led lengthy approval process to photograph and publish.
• Assumed additional responsibility of managing Rentals portion of TripAdvisor's Holiday Lettings side of the business and advised on trials and errors as appropriate.

Greater New York City Area

• Cultivated and maintained global partnerships with hoteliers and tourism boards by introducing Oyster's Hotel Enhancement Program, branding opportunities, and advertising options in a fully remote role. Leveraged sales.
• Recognized as “Top Seller” for expanding international destinations on company’s website.
• Procured major international hotelier contacts, and maintained extensive hotel market industry knowledge.
• Served as Key Representative in annual tourism trade shows in South Africa, Mexico, and Dominican Republic.

Greater New York City Area

• Appointed as primary contact for queries and concerns in absence of CEO and SVP’s, and handled confidential information and reports for Board/Investor meetings. Coordinated meetings, organized events, and prioritized.
• Received continuous recognition and acknowledgement of performance from employers.
• Liaised between CEO and Board Members/Investors, incorporating a Latin America-support focus.
• Collaborated with teams to translate business needs and priorities into actionable logistics.

Greater New York City Area

• Performed various specialized tasks in support of daily administration of sales initiatives. Tracked agent performance and advertising effectiveness utilizing Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and graphic visuals. Generated.
• Acted in alignment with the company’s mission, culture, and image.
• Observed, implemented, and streamlined departmental processes.
• Completed special projects as assigned by senior management.

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology & Marketing

Cum Laude Graduate; 3.7 GPA

Certificate, Intensive Spanish Foreign Language

Cultural Training Program Participant