RAJESH MANI NAIR

Director Of Sales & Marketing

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Strategic commercial leader with 24+ years experience across MEA, driving Sales, Marketing, and Business Development for high-growth organizations. As Director – Marketing & Sales at Lumber World LLC, I lead regional strategies that scale revenue, strengthen market presence, and elevate performance. Specialized in commercial strategy, P&L leadership, GTM design, brand building, key accounts, and transforming underperforming divisions into growth engines. I’ve built and grown brands like Tuffro UK Ltd, Berry Laminate, and Gypword Gypsum across competitive markets. Known for leading multicultural teams, shaping market positioning, and driving execution excellence, I’m passionate about scaling businesses and delivering sustainable commercial growth.

Experience

  • LUMBER WORLD BUILDING MATERIAL TRADING L L C (Full-time · 15 yrs 1 mo)
    • Director of Sales Marketing
      Jun 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo

    • Director Of Sales Marketing
      Jul 2017 - Jun 2023 · 6 yrs

      Over all Branch Management ✓ Developed capital and interior market in OMAN/UAE ✓ Captured a good market share for Hard Wood Products/Architectural Ironmongeries ✓ Become one of the leading building material supplier after taking over branch in 2011 ✓ Got appreciation for the best service by leading Joineries and Contracting Companies. ✓ Expanded 5 New Branches in UAE & Oman from 2019 till date ✓ Diversified the product range introducing Ironmongery and Hardware Products

    • Assistant General Manager
      Jan 2015 - Jul 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Regional Sales Manager at Fairtrade
    Aug 2009 - Jul 2011 · 2 yrs

  • Sales Marketing Executive at FINETRADE LTD
    Aug 2007 - Mar 2009 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Head Of Sales at Feroke Boards Ltd.
    Sep 2005 - Jul 2007 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Area Sales Executive at Kajaria Ceramics Limited
    Sep 2004 - Aug 2005 · 1 yr