Kathirgamanathan Thanujan
Trincomalee
Summary
Results-driven Sales and Business Development professional with 15+ years of experience across FMCG, construction materials, aluminium, paints, and corporate sectors. Proven ability in regional sales management, channel development, key account handling, and market expansion across North, East, North Central, and Central Sri Lanka. MBA-qualified with strong leadership, negotiation, and execution capabilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Manager-Business Development
Gurind Accor Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - Current
- Browns Group
- Drive business development initiatives and identify new market opportunities
- Manage key corporate and distributor accounts
- Support strategic sales planning and execution
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure operational excellence
Area Sales Manager
Swisstek Aluminium Limited
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed regional sales operations and dealer networks
- Achieved consistent growth through market penetration strategies
- Led and motivated sales teams to meet targets
Area Sales Executive
Alumex Plc
01.2014 - 09.2019
- Handled large-scale dealer and project-based sales
- Expanded customer base across multiple regions
- Strengthened brand presence and market share
Area Sales Executive
Akzonobel Paints Lanka Pvt Ltd
03.2011 - 12.2013
- CIC Paints
- Executed territory sales plans and promotional campaigns
- Built long-term dealer and contractor relationships
Sales Representative
Link Natural Products Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Achieved sales targets through effective route planning and customer engagement
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Cardiff Metropolitan University
UK07-2025
Preliminary Certificate in Marketing -
Srilanka Institute of Marketing
06-2016
G.C.E Advanced Level -
Kokuvil Hindu College
Jaffna01.2007
G.C.E Ordinary Level -
Vajavilan Madyamahavidyalaya
Jaffna01.2004
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
- Sales forecasting
- Business development
- Ability to drive light vehicle
- On the Net & E-mail
- Ability of keeping and maintaining the documentation
- Data Collection and documentation
Specialized Training Received
- On Leadership training programme
- On First Aid
- Marketing Excellences
- Excellence Execution
- Computer trainings
- Product knowledge training
- Communication training
- Sales magic by Mr. Kuma idamallane
- Certificate of Participation - 'Brand Management' Conducted by SLIM
Mailing Address
No:74/19A, Royal Garden, Anuradhapura Kandy Road, Trincomalee
References
- Mr. Prabath Wijesinghe, Assistant General Manager, Gurind Accor Pvt Ltd (Browns Group), 0773635980
- Mr. K. Subachandran, Head of Sales, Brown & Company Plc, 0762140832
Extracurricular Activities
Member of school football team
Languages
Full professional proficiency, Native and bilingual proficiency, Working proficiency
Present Employment
Assistant Manager-Business Development, Gurind Accor Pvt Ltd (Browns Group)
Personal Information
- NIC Number: 881233266 V
- Date of Birth: 05/02/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Language Proficiency
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Native
Native
Sinhala
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
Preliminary Certificate in Marketing
Timeline
Assistant Manager-Business Development
Gurind Accor Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - Current
Area Sales Manager
Swisstek Aluminium Limited
10.2019 - 03.2021
Area Sales Executive
Alumex Plc
01.2014 - 09.2019
Area Sales Executive
Akzonobel Paints Lanka Pvt Ltd
03.2011 - 12.2013
Sales Representative
Link Natural Products Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2011
MBA - Business Administration
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Preliminary Certificate in Marketing -
Srilanka Institute of Marketing
G.C.E Advanced Level -
Kokuvil Hindu College
G.C.E Ordinary Level -
Vajavilan Madyamahavidyalaya