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SANDEEP NAIR

SANDEEP NAIR

Furniture Professional
Pune

Summary

  • Passionate about Business development, market penetration and brand building in Furniture, Turnkey Interiors involving expertise in building Clients, Architects & Design community, Consultants, Networking & leading strategic partnerships management with world Brands. Successfully lead transformations & managing diverse consumer businesses & expansions in emerging markets of India & UAE, possess an undying spirit for improvising processes through Best Practices and Industry Standards

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Zonal Head - Exports, OEM & Projects

Furnitech Seating Systems (I) Pvt Ltd
Pune
06.2022 - Current
  • Entrusted with expansion of Dealer/Franchisee network, Projects, OEM & Exports profile for this upholstered manufacturing company
  • Initiated Exports of 7 containers of sofas in month of December 2022 & started UAE & Dammam regions
  • Established connections with 26 new Importers

Senior Development Manager

Grand Crest Interior Decoration LLC
Dubai
01.2018 - 02.2022
  • Proven business leader in building Turnkey Fit-out projects with leading consultants, architects & designers, Government, identifying new business scope, negotiation, closing deals for Interior works, Furniture (both European & Indian brands) in UAE
  • Skillfully developed growth strategy that focuses on 5 verticals & prepared strategic sales plan for enhancing brand visibility
  • Set new standard of accomplishment for Fit-out projects with Freight companies in free zones. Developed new European Vendors in Furniture industry

Division Manager - Domestic Relocations

E-Movers LLC
Abu Dhabi
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste
  • Met divisional objectives by recruiting and qualifying vendor and trade bases
  • Handled escalated complaints involving division operations and work of personnel under supervision
  • Lead the achievement of 15% revenue growth year-on-year and provided leadership & support to 16 sales professionals. Successfully collaborated with Jumeirah Emirates, Takreer, ISG & A2Z for Furniture shifting
  • Exercised solutions in successfully completing 1st phase of contract from ADNOC group valuing AED 3 million (Total contract value AED 10.85 million)

Zonal Manager

Wipro Emterprises
Bengaluru
04.2015 - 06.2016
  • Analyzed and improved performance across zone using sales metrics and performance reports
  • Considered and approved policies to support company initiatives and overall performance
  • Oversaw distribution and logistics, reducing inefficiencies and streamlining processes
  • Created healthy work environment in line with corporate leadership principles. Played fundamental role in initiating major projects of Britannia, JLL, CBRE, Amazon & Tech Company 24x7
  • Credited for being amongst Top 3 teams for sales of furniture in Karnataka

Senior Sales & Regional Manager

Al Reyami Group
Dubai & Mumbai
05.2007 - 03.2015
  • Deployed sharp business acumen in getting associated with leading European furniture brands namely Unifor, Sinetica, Kastel, Kloeber, Uffix, Sitland, Pedrali, Okamura. Worked collaboratively and continuously monitored sales activities in major Projects in UAE & India
  • Increased profit margins and strategically fuel sales for Italian furniture brand “Unifor” of USD 5.4 million in UAE, Qatar, Oman & KSA.
  • Dramatically improved Wall & Window covering products through tie-ups with 4 major projects in the Western India.

Branch Manager

Featherlite Products Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
04.2005 - 03.2007
  • Worked on 100% achievement of Business Plan, Retail sales strategies and profit goals for India’s 2nd leading Featherlite furniture brand. Harnessed presence in most of IT/Banking corporates in Mumbai
  • Boosted monthly sales to INR 1.75 Cr. Prospected and developed relation with Reliance Industries and sold them Office Chairs worth INR 60 Lakh
  • Proactively managed projects with TATA group and ICICI worth INR 2 Cr

Sales Manager (West)

Pergo (I) Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
12.2002 - 03.2005
  • Proactive professional in expanding distribution and retail dealer network for enhancing sales of Swedish Flooring products with contended pre determined range
  • Demonstrated competencies in increasing retail (B2C) sales by 40% Year-on-year
  • Established track record of success by achieving 28,800 sqm from Hiranandani group

Sales Officer

Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd
Mumbai
09.1997 - 11.2002

Identified partners and instituted dealer networks of home/office furniture Retail & Projects Sales, modular kitchens and specialized products across the states; track and analyzed revenue generated

Created & executed strategic sales plan that expands customer base. Generated leads and nurture client relationships by meeting sales targets of the organization through effective planning & budgeting

Overall ownership for recording highest sales for Storwel & Wardrobe in 1998, 1999

Single handedly elevated Goa business partner as “No 1” leader & supplier in India

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Mumbai University
Mumbai
04.1990 - 03.1993

Post Graduate Diploma in Sales & Marketing - Sales And Marketing Education

National Institute of Sales
Mumbai
05.1993 - 03.1995

Skills

Networking

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Sketching, Trekking

Love drawing City landscapes & sketching people 

Passionate about exploring new regions of India, discovering uncharted lands 

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Timeline

Zonal Head - Exports, OEM & Projects

Furnitech Seating Systems (I) Pvt Ltd
06.2022 - Current

Senior Development Manager

Grand Crest Interior Decoration LLC
01.2018 - 02.2022

Division Manager - Domestic Relocations

E-Movers LLC
11.2016 - 11.2017

Zonal Manager

Wipro Emterprises
04.2015 - 06.2016

Senior Sales & Regional Manager

Al Reyami Group
05.2007 - 03.2015

Branch Manager

Featherlite Products Pvt Ltd
04.2005 - 03.2007

Sales Manager (West)

Pergo (I) Pvt Ltd
12.2002 - 03.2005

Sales Officer

Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd
09.1997 - 11.2002

Post Graduate Diploma in Sales & Marketing - Sales And Marketing Education

National Institute of Sales
05.1993 - 03.1995

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Mumbai University
04.1990 - 03.1993
SANDEEP NAIRFurniture Professional