Takehiro Ito

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Founder and Director @ JTI Global Pty Ltd
Gold Coast, QLD, AU
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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, Australia
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About Takehiro Ito

Creative and profit focussed Management Director demonstrating more than 18 years international expertise, directing significant sales and marketing roles for new and established luxury hotels and resorts. A profit-driven leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to create value through ensuring adherence to policy guidelines, image and brand standards delivering exceptional customer loyalty programs for improved customer satisfaction. An individual possessing the ability to critically assess hotel services and customer needs that meet corporate requirements and present sales and marketing opportunities for future growth. Recognised for outstanding relationship building skills and an ability to communicate with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. A strategic thinker that can create innovative sales opportunities to maximise asset values and operational profitability.Achievement of Outcomes – Ability to manage and coordinate workloads and meet deadlines. Able to analyse complex, imperfect information and be creative in solving problems. Experience in creating business opportunities through customer liaison and new contacts. Business and Operations Development – Ability to develop and maintain senior executive relationships to win repeat business and develop enhanced operational capability. Able to identify market opportunities and expand service provisions, including implementation of customer loyalty programs. Ability to assess effective facility development, project setup and planning, budgeting, cost estimations, proposals and contractor evaluations.Communication – Ability to cut through the clutter and effectively communicate the essence of issues to senior management and stakeholders. Able to deliver corporate profile building initiatives and marketing plans aimed at generating positive corporate brand identity and profitability. Multilingual with fluency in English and Japanese with conversational Mandarin Chinese.Strategic Leadership and Management – Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives through application of organisational and financial objectives and resources. Able to lead complex change management processes, and to motivate and mentor staff to bring excitement to the workplace.

Takehiro Ito's Current Company Details
JTI Global Pty Ltd

Jti Global Pty Ltd

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Founder and Director
Gold Coast, QLD, AU
Website:
jti-global.com
Employees:
1
Takehiro Ito Work Experience Details
  • Jti Global Pty Ltd
    Founder And Director
    Jti Global Pty Ltd
    Gold Coast, Qld, Au
  • Voco® Gold Coast
    Director Of Sales And Marketing, Voco Gold Coast An Ihg Hotel
    Voco® Gold Coast May 2022 - Present
    Surfers Paradise
    • Creating, implementing, and executing post – Covid Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management Strategies, and tactics • Hiring Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management team members• Creating Marketing budget 2023, owning company GOP / NOP budget 2023- and 3-year P&L• Working hand in hand with the owning company’s subsidiaries• Achieve budgeted revenues and team goals while maximizing profitability• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing, business and financial plans • Attend weekly Revenue meeting and other required meetings • Create and implement sales plans that drive occupancy, rates and volume• Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analysis trends, coordinate activities and monitor performance• Actively getting involved in F&B department for their P&L, operations and management• Create and develop special events and sales blitzes to show case the hotel• Attend trade shows and major market events locally, nationally and internationally• Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance and recognize good performances• Educate, train and motivate sales and marketing teams to achieve revenue goals• Ensure staff have the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out their jobs• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts• Assist with the planning and development of promotional strategies and marketing plan for the hotel• Leading team of 10 in Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management• Creating budget and marketing plan for following financial year• Collaborating with local Tourism agencies (DGC, GCECC, Event GC and TEQ)• Collaborating with Regional office, sister properties and corporate office to ensure standards and budgets are met• Finished 2022 room revenue, 150% over the budget
  • Oakwood
    Director Of Sales And Marketing (Pre-Opening)
    Oakwood Jul 2021 - May 2022
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Creating Pre-opening P&L, Post-opening Budget (5 years)• Hiring Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management team members• Assist with the planning and development of promotional strategies and marketing plan for the hotel • Working hand in hand with the owning company’s subsidiaries• Achieve budgeted revenues and team goals while maximizing profitability• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing, business and financial plans • Attend weekly Revenue meeting and other required meetings • Create and implement sales plans that drive occupancy, rates and volume• Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analysis trends, coordinate activities and monitor performance• Actively getting involved in F&B department for their P&L, operations and management• Create and develop special events and sales blitzes to show case the hotel• Attend trade shows and major market events locally, nationally and internationally• Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance and recognize good performances• Educate, train and motivate sales and marketing teams to achieve revenue goals• Ensure staff have the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out their jobs• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts• Assist with the planning and development of promotional strategies and marketing plan for the hotel• Leading team of 6 in Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management• Creating budget and marketing plan for following financial year• Collaborating with local Tourism agencies (MCB, MCEC, Toursim Victoria)• Collaborating with Regional office, sister properties and corporate office to ensure standards and budgets are met.
  • Stamford Hotels And Resorts
    Area Director Of Sales And Marketing
    Stamford Hotels And Resorts Dec 2019 - Nov 2020
    Adelaide, Australia
    ** Position made redundant due to Covid – 19**• Achieve budgeted revenues and team goals while maximizing profitability.• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing, business and financial plans • Attend weekly Revenue meeting and other required meetings• Create and implement sales plans that drive occupancy, rates and volume • Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analysis trends, coordinate activities and monitor performance • Create and develop special events and sales blitzes to show case the hotel• Attend trade shows and major market events locally and nationally• Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance and recognize good performances • Educate, train and motivate sales and marketing teams to achieve revenue goals• Ensure staff have the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out their jobs• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts• Assist with the planning and development of promotional strategies and marketing plan for the hotel• Leading team of 18 in Sales and Marketing / C&E in two hotels• Creating budget and marketing plan for following financial year• Collaborating with Regional office, sister properties and corporate office to ensure standards and budgets are met.
  • Angsana Laguna Phuket
    Area Director Of Sales Marketing, Angsana Laguna, Angsana Villa And Laguna Holiday Club
    Angsana Laguna Phuket Nov 2018 - Nov 2019
    Phuket, Thailand
    • Achieve budgeted revenues and team goals while maximizing profitability.• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing, business and financial plans • Assist General Manager in integration of three resorts under Angsana Laguna Phuket• Create and implement sales plans that drive occupancy, rates and volume • Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analysis trends, coordinate activities and monitor performance • Create and develop special events and sales blitzes to show case the hotel• Attend trade shows and major market events locally and nationally• Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance and recognize good performances • Educate, train and motivate sales and marketing teams to achieve revenue goals• Creating F&B cross sell oppertunties within the 3 resort's F&B outlets• Managing over 15 overseas wedding in 12 months• Ensure staff have the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out their jobs• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts• Assist with the planning and development of promotional strategies and marketing plan for the hotel• Successfully marketed, and opened largest Conference and Event Centre in Phuket (ACES)• Leading team of 27 in Sales and Marketing and integrated 3 resort into one S&M function.• Creating budget and marketing plan for following financial year• Collaborating with Phuket Tourism Association and TAT• Collaborating with Regional office, sister properties and corporate office to ensure standards and budgets are met.
  • Hotel Jen
    Director Of Sales And Marketing, Hotel Jen By Shangri-La
    Hotel Jen Sep 2016 - Oct 2018
    Brisbane, Australia
    • Achieve budgeted revenues and team goals while maximizing profitability.• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing, business and financial plans • Create and implement sales plans that drive occupancy, rates and volume • Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analysis trends, coordinate activities and monitor performance • Create and develop special events and sales blitzes to show case the hotel• Attend trade shows and major market events locally and nationally• Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance and recognize good performances • Educate, train and motivate sales and marketing teams to achieve revenue goals• Ensure staff have the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out their jobs• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts• Assist with the planning and development of promotional strategies and marketing plan for the hotel• Leading team of 8 in Sales and Marketing• Personally handled TMC’s, corporate contracts and major biddings• Creating budget and marketing plan for following financial year• Collaborating with Regional office, sister properties and corporate office to ensure standards and budgets are met.• Successfully turned the GOL hotel to GOP hotel in 9 months by pushing corporate segment over 250% annually • In charge of Hotel Closing list (Due to the government compulsory resumption) from Sales, Marketing and the Revenue Management aspects• Actively engaging with BEDA, TEQ and BCEC• Hotel closed - due to Government compulsory Purchase (Dec 2018)
  • Palazzo Versace Gold Coast
    Director Of Sales And Marketing
    Palazzo Versace Gold Coast Nov 2015 - Aug 2016
    Gold Coast
    • Achieve budgeted revenues and team goals while maximizing profitability.• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing, business and financial plans • Create and implement sales plans that drive occupancy, rates and volume • Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analysis trends, coordinate activities and monitor performance • Create and develop special events and sales blitzes to show case the hotel• Attend trade shows and major market events locally and nationally• Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance and recognize good performances • Educate, train and motivate sales and marketing teams to achieve revenue goals• Ensure staff have the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out their jobs• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts• Assist with the planning and development of promotional strategies and marketing plan for the hotel• Lead the team of 14 Sales, Marketing, Revenue, Reservation and Catering Dept• Creating budget and marketing plan for following financial year• Communicate with HOV (House of Versace) to ensure brand standards are followed.• Collaborating with local Tourism organizations (DGC, GCECC, and GC Events)
  • Dusit Thani Guam Resort
    Director Of Sales And Marketing
    Dusit Thani Guam Resort Oct 2014 - Nov 2015
    Guam
    • Achieve budgeted revenues and team goals while maximizing profitability.• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing, business and financial plans• Create and implement sales plans that drive occupancy, rates and volume• Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analysis trends, coordinate activities and monitor performance• Create and develop special events and sales blitzes to show case the hotel• Attend trade shows and major market events locally and nationally• Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance and recognize good performances• Educate, train and motivate sales and marketing teams to achieve revenue goals• Ensure staff have the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out their jobs• Successfully featured the hotel on JTB’s Main Brochure as “L” grade (Luxury Grade). First “L” Grade hotel In Micronesia• Personally handled, major JP, KR and HK/CN accounts on brochure contributions, allotments and enquiries• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts• Assist with the planning and development of promotional strategies and marketing plan for the hotel• Hiring Sales and Marketing personnel.• Led the team of 9 in Sales and Marketing department• Working in collaboration with local Tourism agency and the government bodies (GVB)• Creating budget for the opening year.
  • Intercontinental Sanya
    Director Of Sales & Marketing
    Intercontinental Sanya Jul 2012 - Aug 2014
    Sanya, Hainan, China
    • Achieve budgeted revenues and team goals while maximizing profitability.• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing, business and financial plans • Create and implement sales plans that drive occupancy, rates and volume • Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analysis trends, coordinate activities and monitor performance • Create and develop special events and sales blitzes to show case the hotel• Attend trade shows and major market events locally and nationally• Direct day-to-day sales activities, plan and assign work, and develop goals for team members• Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance and recognize good performances • Educate, train and motivate sales and marketing teams to achieve revenue goals• Ensure staff have the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out their jobs• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts• Assist with the planning and development of promotional strategies and marketing plan for the hotel• Leads a team of 35 in Sales, Marketing and Revenue department• #1 CTP (Contribution to profit) hotel in Greater China for Q1 2013• Achieved both budget and GOP in 2013
  • The Address Hotels + Resorts, Armani Hotel Dubai, Nuran Apartments
    Cluster Director Of Sales
    The Address Hotels + Resorts, Armani Hotel Dubai, Nuran Apartments Jun 2010 - Jan 2012
    Design and implement a continuous pro-active, sales strategyIdentify and capture unexpected marketing opportunities Implement recovery plans to counter business threatsPrepare business plans for each property in the groupManage senior direct reports including those at Director levelOversee the maximisation of revenues through the combined efforts of the Reservations, Sales and Marketing Departments.Prepare sales and revenue budgetsEnsure sales strategies and structures are met through all offices Determine and refine sales and booking trends for the Leisure segmentPerform HR functions relating to hiring and Bi yearly team appraisalsParticipating in overseas exhibitions and attending sales calls worldwideBuild and maintain strong working relationships with other divisional managersLed team of 8 in Leisure segment of Cluster SalesBudget target achieved in November for 2011Increased Japanese market by 66%, Chinese market by 18%, CIS market by 45%, UK market 22% and US market by 42%
  • New World Dalian Hotel
    Director Of Sales
    New World Dalian Hotel 2008 - 2010
    Dalian, Liaoning, China
    Direct all sales operations and staff to maximize Hotel occupancy and revenue Prepare sales & marketing budgets, monthly forecasts and BRM reportsImplement and execute sales objectives and action plans to exceed set targets Maintain a high level of exposure for the hotel through direct sales techniquesSolicit and serve transient, group business and meetingsEnsure selling strategies are adhered to during negotiations and maximize selling opportunities whenever possibleEnsure sales staff have comprehensive and up to date knowledge of properties' unique selling points, features, amenities, services and policiesFormulate corporate offer letters, yearly contracts and other required business correspondenceProvide feedback on changing marketing conditions, including trends in the competition, as a result of direct sales solicitation, telephone and direct mailCoordinate ongoing research of the travel industry to detect market trends and related information for development of new marketing strategiesDevelop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients. Internally promote New World Hotel Dalian CORE programs
  • Shangri-La Hotel  The Marina Cairns
    Business Development Manager, Shangri-La The Marina Cairns
    Shangri-La Hotel The Marina Cairns 2006 - 2008
    BDM responsibilities for Asian market; inbound companies and corporate companies based in major citiesDevelop and increase business share and secure high yield ratesSales trips conducted for both domestic and international opportunitiesManage, meet and greet all VIP clientsDeploy activities to maximise revenue for F&B outletsPrepare and execute promotions and special ratesGrow the hotel's meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions businessSource corporate segment clients through professional conference organisers
  • Sheraton Shenyang Lido Hotel
    Sales Manager
    Sheraton Shenyang Lido Hotel Aug 2005 - Feb 2007
    Manage International (Japanese and Western) inbound and corporate marketsDevelop and increase business share and secure high yield ratesDevelop and maintain market share against forecasts and targetsDeploy marketing strategies to maximise revenue for F&B outletsSales trips conducted to both domestic and international venuesManage International, VIP's and long stay guests Participate in daily business review meeting, pre-convention meetings, training and other sales-related meetings as requiredAttend trade shows, community events and industry meetingsCheck customer satisfaction and resolve any outstanding issues
  • Novotel Oasis Beijing
    Sales Manager
    Novotel Oasis Beijing 2004 - 2005
  • Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas
    Guest Service Agent
    Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas 2002 - 2004
  • Country Comfort Sydney Central
    Night Auditor
    Country Comfort Sydney Central Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
  • Park Hyatt Melbourne
    Rooms Division Trainee
    Park Hyatt Melbourne 2000 - 2001

Takehiro Ito Skills

Hotels Hotel Management Pre Opening Rooms Division Hospitality Management Yield Management Marketing Strategy Hospitality Food And Beverage Revenue Analysis Resorts Leisure Negotiation Sales Management Public Relations Event Management Customer Satisfaction Front Office Training Catering New Business Development Opening Hotels Strategic Planning Business Strategy Business Planning Opera Banquets Property Management Systems Budgets Micros Guest Service Management Online Travel Convention Services Pre Opening Experience Marketing Communications Competitive Analysis Forecasting Business Travel Revenue Forecasting Hospitality Industry Hotel Booking Sales Tourism Restaurants Fine Dining Marketing Onq Restaurant Management Concierge Services Reservation International Sales And Marketing Client Development Business Relationship Management

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Takehiro Ito works for Jti Global Pty Ltd

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Takehiro Ito's current role is Founder and Director.

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Takehiro Ito attended Bournemouth University, The Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.

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Takehiro Ito has skills like Hotels, Hotel Management, Pre Opening, Rooms Division, Hospitality Management, Yield Management, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality, Food And Beverage, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Leisure.

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