Kartik Panwar

Business development professional with hands-on experience managing B2B partner relationships, vendor negotiations, and channel growth in the hospitality and pilgrimage tourism sector. MBA candidate in Tourism & Travel Management with a B.Tech in Computer Science, combining relationship-driven sales execution with the ability to quickly learn new systems and technology. Comfortable working independently across field and office settings, with strong organizational discipline built through high-altitude expedition leadership.

Business Development Manager at Badriville Resort (2025-08 – 2026-07)

• Drove B2B partnership development for the resort, identifying and engaging prospective travel and pilgrimage platforms to expand distribution of accommodation inventory.
• Built and pitched tiered partnership and pricing proposals, developing presentation materials to communicate value to partner organizations and close agreements.
• Managed relationships with partner operations and leadership teams, coordinating on exclusive access arrangements and on-ground service commitments for joint pilgrimage packages.
• Represented the resort's regional network and Badrinath positioning as a core differentiator in partner negotiations.

Group Tour Operations & Leadership Manager at Satopanth Trekking Expedition & Shreejaashram Badrinath Pilgrimage Program

• Directed a 15-member high-altitude trekking expedition, coordinating full itinerary, safety protocols, logistics, and group dynamics in extreme mountain conditions.
• Manage an annual Badrinath pilgrimage program for 12 participants, overseeing accommodation, local guide coordination, and client satisfaction.

Full-Stack Development Intern at Behind Methods Co (2023-12 – 2024-03)

• Contributed to a price comparison website, working on automated product categorization logic to improve listing accuracy and efficiency.
• Supported frontend development for an additional client website, gaining cross-project experience and reflecting the ability to pick up new systems and tools quickly.

MBA in Tourism & Travel Management – HNBGU (2025 – 2027)

B.Tech in Computer Science – GBPIET (2021 – 2025)