Akhila Garimella

Results-driven Travel Sales Professional with good experience driving revenue growth through the curation and sale of complex international itineraries. Proven track record of consistently exceeding monthly sales targets in high-volume, dynamic environments. Adept at full-cycle pipeline management—from rapid inbound lead conversion to negotiating and closing high-ticket multi-city tours.

Recognized for maximizing average order value through strategic cross-selling of premium inventory and luxury upgrades.

Travel Advisor, Sales Department at Tripfactory (2025-12 – 2026-04)

• Sales & Target Achievement: Consistently achieved and exceeded monthly sales targets for domestic and international holiday packages, driving top-line revenue growth.
• Complex Itinerary Design: Leveraged deep industry expertise to curate and sell complex, customized international itineraries and multi-city tours tailored to individual client preferences and budgets.
• Consultative Selling & Upselling: Conducted thorough needs assessments to recommend optimal travel solutions, successfully upselling premium flight cabins, luxury hotel upgrades, and add-on excursions to maximize average order value.
• Full-Cycle Pipeline Management: Managed the end-to-end sales cycle from initial inbound lead qualification to itinerary presentation, price negotiation, and final booking closure.
• Vendor & Inventory Coordination: Collaborated with airline partners, ground handlers, and hotel vendors to secure competitive pricing and resolve complex routing or availability challenges for clients.
• Client Retention: Delivered high-touch post-sale support, handling itinerary adjustments and travel disruptions, which resulted in strong client retention and repeat referral business.
• Digital Lead Conversion: Engaged with prospects via omnichannel platforms (phone, email, chat), rapidly converting digital inquiries into confirmed reservations through timely and persuasive follow-ups.

JuniorEngineer at Synectics It and Consulting pvt ltd (2020-09 – 2023-04)

• Collaborate with team members to improve quality assurance processes and tools.
• Create detailed reports and perform quality checks on data and reporting systems.
• Develop and implement improvements in methods to optimize workflows.
• Manage client and internal reporting using Google Sheets and other tools.

B.Sc in Physics, Maths and Computer Science – Alva's College Moodbidiri (2020)