Syed Murthala

SEYAD MURTHALA

Sales & Project Management Professional

Doha, Qatar

Nationality: Sri Lankan

Visa: Residence Permit
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Sales, Marketing and Contracts professional with 20+ years of experience in Qatar’s interior fit-out and construction sectors. Expert in B2B/B2C marketing, turnkey solutions, and high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Proven track record in client relationship management, contract negotiations, and design consultancy. Adept at international sourcing, procurement, fleet management, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Sales  |  Euro Systems — Doha, Qatar

May 2020 – April 2025

▸   Managed overall project sales for interior products, aluminium & glazing

▸   Drove client relations and direct marketing to expand key accounts

▸   Negotiated contracts and specified products through architects & designers

▸   Handled government tenders (Monaqasat) and ensured contractual obligations were met

▸   Maintained market and trend awareness to meet evolving customer demands

Sales Manager – Fit-Out  |  Luxe Interiors — Doha, Qatar

January 2020 – April 2025

▸   Led overall project sales for high-end residential, commercial and hospitality fit-outs

▸   Delivered QA/QC and design consultancy services to clients

▸   Specified trendy designs and products for designers and clients

▸   Negotiated vendor contracts ensuring best value without compromising quality

▸   Motivated and managed sales staff to consistently achieve targets and deadlines

Equipment Manager  |  Hireit Trading & Contracting LLC — Doha, Qatar

December 2015 – December 2019

▸   Managed heavy equipment fleet operations and after-sales technical support

▸   Collaborated with technical team to resolve complex machine faults promptly

▸   Conducted supplier and product evaluations, and oversaw revenue management

▸   Organized workshops to enhance team knowledge on the latest equipment technology

▸   Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and operating guidelines

Production & QC Coordinator  |  United Development Company — Doha, Qatar

July 2014 – September 2015

▸   Managed quality control for all marketing materials and event products

▸   Handled store management, event management, and QA/QC processes

▸   Created detailed schedules to streamline work processes and logistics

Business Development Manager  |  Ege Carpets Middle East — Qatar (UAE Based)

June 2009 – January 2015

▸   Promoted modern carpet technology to designers and end users

▸   Delivered presentations to designers and managed specifying and procurement

Technical Manager  |  Floortec — Doha, Qatar

June 2009 – June 2014

▸   Managed sales, international sourcing, and procurement of flooring products

▸   Finalized contracts and subcontracts, negotiating favorable terms

▸   Liaised between suppliers, manufacturers, internal departments, and customers

Division Manager – Flooring  |  Walltracts WLL — Doha, Qatar

August 2007 – February 2009

▸   Managed the sales team and reported on supply performance to suppliers

▸   Assisted management in budgeting, planning, and strategic marketing

Marketing Administrator  |  Gulf Interiors WLL — Doha, Qatar

October 2002 – May 2007

▸   Delivered fit-out services for fashion outlets and commercial premises

▸   Negotiated and finalized pricing and contractual terms

▸   Analyzed and evaluated business performance metrics

CORE COMPETENCIES
Sales & Marketing
Project Management
B2B/B2C Marketing
Design Consultancy
Market Research
Contract Negotiation
Cost Estimation
Strategic Planning
Int’l Sourcing & Procurement
Leadership
Fleet Management
Client Relations
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Management

University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
LANGUAGES
Tamil  Native (C2)

English  Proficient (C2)

Hindi  Intermediate

Arabic  Basic (A1)

Malayalam  Basic (A1)