Manas Soni is an experienced sales and commercial strategy professional currently serving as Associate Director of Sales at RateGain, focusing on the MEA region since February 2023. Prior to this role, Manas held various senior positions at GRAND HYATT GURGAON, including Associate Director and Senior Partner - Customer Success, from April 2022 to February 2023, and served as Associate Director of Sales from February 2019 to April 2022. Manas has extensive experience in sales management across reputable hospitality brands, with previous roles including Senior Sales Manager at Shangri-La Group and Sales Manager at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts. The career began at The Imperial, rising from Executive Trainee to Assistant Manager Front Office. Manas holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Administration from the Institute of Hotel Management and a Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi College of Arts and Commerce.