Nicolas Landinez

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About Nicolas Landinez

Over 15+ years leading and expanding international multi-unit hospitality, retail, sales and marketing organizations across Europe and North America.Business and Leadership Experience:Led sales, marketing and financial operations for DFS LAX, the single largest luxury sales volume travel retail and duty free operation in North and South America. Sales operation included over 300 employees, 30 managers, 100+ brands in a multi-unit operation, with total annual revenues of $250M. Identified and negotiated business development opportunities with government officials, city and community partners. Created and hosted exclusive events for elite international clientele. Developed key business strategies through understanding of long-term spend and travel trends of key demographics, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, European and Latin clients. Acted as key business relationship liaison with LA City employees, airport board of directors and city council. Critical relationships with worldwide brands, including Hermès, Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, Esteé Lauder, L’Oreal, Gucci, Dior, Chanel and Burberry. Categories included beauty cosmetics and fragrance, luxury fashion, spirits, wine, tobacco, watches and jewelry. At Hilton Grand Vacations, responsible for developing and leading sales and marketing teams and strategies to grow European business in 50+ resorts and 10+ countries, as well as identifying and executing business development opportunities. Dynamic leader of highly complex and competitive business models, along with multinational cross functional teams. Responsible for expanding sales and marketing across multiple resorts and teams to target 1 billion in sales in 5 years. Accountable to lead B2B business partnerships globally and domestically for Hawaii region. Leverage world renowned artist partners, and local community relationships B2B to host private events to entertain domestic and international elite Hilton owners. Talent Development Experience:Passionate in elevating business organizations through innovative talent development and profitability growth strategies. People development focus with emphasis on promoting strong learning and development culture with the objective of enhancing employee engagement and team-building.Specialties:Full P&L Ownership, Business Development and Strategic Planning, Leading and Building Large-Scale Teams, Growing Talent within Organization, Contract Negotiation, Internal/External Communication and Relationship Building with Brand Partners, Landlords, City Officials, and Lobbyists.