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Roshan Suresh Kumar

Roshan Suresh Kumar

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in window treatments, effective communication, and networking proficiency. Demonstrates visionary planning and profit growth strategies, coupled with global business acumen and negotiation mastery. Skilled in executive decision-making, innovative mindset, and contract negotiations. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organizational success and achieve strategic goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education

Work history

VP-Sales and Marketing

Serial Blinds Trading LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2011 - 05.2025
  • Strategic Market expansion:

Cultivated a network of buyers across UAE, Middle East, and Africa, leveraging strong negotiation and presentation skills to outpace competitors and drive market expansion enhancing international revenue streams

  • Commercial growth and P&L ownership:

Proven P&L owner with strong track record of accelerating business growth -Propelled annual sales from AED4mn to AED6mn (2018) and further scaled revenue to AED10mn in two fiscal years through targeted sales initiatives and customer segmentation

  • Client acquisition and retention:

On boarded 125+ active interior designers, Design consultants, Real estate developers and fit-out companies contributing to significant lead conversion rates (up to 40%), consistently exceeding monthly sales goals by 100-110% through performance-driven incentives

Introduced annual rebate programs for key interior design and fit-out partners to incentivize consistent project collaboration and drive repeat business. Launched Annual Maintenance contract (AMC's)by up selling and ensure ongoing client engagement, strengthen long term relationships and create recurring revenue systems.

  • Product strategy and Inventory optimization:

Let quarterly product reviews to reduce under performing stock via strategic marked downs and liquidations increasing inventory efficiency and margin performance

  • Expanded product portfolio by introducing externally sourced products through strategic partnerships with reliable suppliers both locally and international enhancing range diversity while maintaining competitive and cost-effective pricing
  • Brand positioning & Sales team leadership:

Re-engineered pricing strategies and launched promotional campaigns that significantly enhanced brand visibility. Mentored a high-performing sales team aligning performance based incentives to sustain motivation and strategic business goals with results.


Spearheaded a strategic channel market program, enhancing collaboration with consultants and secured product specifications in key projects, significantly boosting market share including real estate developers, Contracting firms, Freelancers, designers strong in residential, hospitality and medical sectors.


  • Applied creative, common sense solutions- to resolve complex installation and post sale challenges, ensuring seamless execution and elevated client satisfaction without disrupting timelines or budgets.
  • Trade engagement & industry presence:

Represented the company at prominent regional and international trade shows like including Index, Hotel show, R+T in Asia and Europe.


Project leadership & High profile installation:

  • Oversaw the installation of Motorized roller blinds at the Rwandan Presidential office, demonstrating strong international project leadership.
  • Executed a high-profile project featuring innovative motorized products for UAE's inaugural Hindu temple ceremony attended by India's Prime Minister.
  • Managed refurbishment of motorized blinds for NAS Deep Dive pool, a premium facility endorsed by HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Sr.Travel Consultant

Nakheel Travel
Dubai
02.2007 - 05.2011
  • Established and autonomously managed an implant office at Dubai Dry Docks, overseeing all operations and leading a team of three travel consultants since its inception.
  • Analyzed competitors, advised on regional strategic planning with market insights.
  • Excelled as lead consultant, promoting travel solutions and sustaining high client satisfaction.
  • Designed 200+ bespoke travel itineraries.
  • 10+ yrs in travel planning & consulting.
  • Fluent in 3 languages for global clientele.
  • Consistently achieved significant sales milestones, booking an average of 500 tickets monthly with a total value of AED1,200,000.
  • Oversaw operations, quality control via GDS queues, and ensured timely finance reporting.

Travel Consultant

Maritime and Mercantile International LLc
Dubai
06.2004 - 01.2007
  • Pioneered travel management for a top-tier international bank in Dubai, elevating both corporate and leisure travel arrangements.
  • Specialized in ticketing, Marhaba service coordination, and customizing exclusive hotel packages for elite business and leisure clients.
  • Generated significant revenue as the principal travel consultant for MMI at Standard Chartered Bank, consistently surpassing monthly sales targets of AED1.4 million.

Travel Executive

Thomas Cook India Ltd.
Bangalore
02.2003 - 05.2004
  • Led in-house travel management for Hewlett Packard e-Global Services Ltd, orchestrating international and domestic travel arrangements.
  • Specialized in air ticketing, travel insurance, and visa services (business, short-term, long-term) to guarantee smooth travel for HP staff.
  • Provided currency exchange solutions, equipping employees with essential funds for global travel.

Education

Bachelor of Business Management - Marketing, Economics, Business studies, Personnel Management

S.D.M College of Business Management
India
06.1996 - 03.1999

Basics in French Language - French Language

Allaince Francaise De Mangalore
India
/2010 - 01.2010

IATA/UFTAA - Airline Ticketing travel agents course

Globe college of Travel and Tourism
India
06.2000 - 12.2000

Skills

  • Window treatments expertise
  • Effective communication
  • Networking proficiency
  • Visionary planning
  • Profit growth strategies
  • Global business acumen
  • Negotiation mastery
  • Executive decision-making
  • Innovative mindset
  • Contract negotiations

Languages

English
French
Hindi
Kannada
Konkani

Personal Information

Title: VP - Sales and Marketing at Serial Blinds Trading LLC

Affiliations

  • Perfumer -Niche perfume making

Accomplishments

    Introduced personal brand of perfume (

Timeline

VP-Sales and Marketing

Serial Blinds Trading LLC
08.2011 - 05.2025

Sr.Travel Consultant

Nakheel Travel
02.2007 - 05.2011

Travel Consultant

Maritime and Mercantile International LLc
06.2004 - 01.2007

Travel Executive

Thomas Cook India Ltd.
02.2003 - 05.2004

IATA/UFTAA - Airline Ticketing travel agents course

Globe college of Travel and Tourism
06.2000 - 12.2000

Bachelor of Business Management - Marketing, Economics, Business studies, Personnel Management

S.D.M College of Business Management
06.1996 - 03.1999

Basics in French Language - French Language

Allaince Francaise De Mangalore
/2010 - 01.2010
Roshan Suresh Kumar