Levent Acarer

Experience

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  ATU Duty Free

  Feb 2002 - Aug 2003

  Professional Sales Representative

  Sales professional

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  Vodafone

  May 2004 - Aug 2005

  Operation Engineer

  Unix system engineering

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  Turkcell

  Aug 2005 - now

  As an experienced leader overseeing the Corporate Segment portfolio, I manage 2,200 accounts generating TL 800 million annually. With a consistent track record of contributing to company growth, I lead a team of 11 Sales Account Executives and collaborate with indirect channel partners, fostering a synergistic working relationship. I provide guidance, career support, and performance growthIn addition to leadership, I execute recruitment processes, manage performance and ethical compliance policies, and lead organizational restructuring efforts. My responsibilities span various services, including Mobile and Fixed Network Solutions, Data Center Services, Cloud Computing, Security Business, Managed Services, Microsoft Products, SAP/SAP HANA Cloud Services, and Business Integration.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute Annual Operating Plan (AOP) & target forecasts.Design incentives and coordinate marketing activities.Implement customer satisfaction measurement initiatives.Manage Budget and subvention policies within the Corporate Sales Division.Furthermore, I am accountable for achieving revenue growth and EBITDA targets, conducting forecasts, maximizing profitability, and formulating/attaining business plans.In summary, I am committed to delivering outstanding results in key areas:Company Growth: Consistently contribute to company growth with a minimum of +10 points in revenue.Motivational Leadership: Foster a loyal working environment, motivating employees and collaborating with successful sales managers.Ethical Excellence: Meticulously adhere to ethical considerations, substantiated by consecutive Group Manager titles.Harmonious Collaboration with Management: Establish methods for working harmoniously with management, creating a collaborative environment with senior executives.Analytical and Innovative Approach: Develop different sales strategies with an analytical and innovative approach, ensuring adaptability in dynamic market conditions. Show less Management of sales unit in the region of Istanbul. Guiding and coaching 10 direct report account managers to achieve their personal targets, career guidance and monitoring their personal performance as well. Improving them in terms of both behavior model and business view. AOP & target forecasts, incentive designs, marketing coordination, customer satisfaction measurement, subvention policies of the corporate sales division,. Responsible for revenue growth and EBITDA, monthly & quarterly forecasts, maximizing profitability and preparing/achieving quarterly/annual business plans. Provide and execute new visions and encourage innovation to maximize profitability, revenue and customer satisfaction. Preparation of business plans, targets and action plans for the ongoing operation. Show less Corporate B2B Strategic segment business development solution sellingI was Responsible for Business development of Turkcell's Business in Corporate Accounts includingEnergy,Textile,Construction sectors. Leading any initiatives to adapt Turkcell products to meet customer needs and requirementsResponsible for sales and business development of Turkcell's business in Strategic and Major accounts with multiple industries including energy, textile and construction sectors to enhance the revenue Launching pro-active sales and pursuing new business leads. Sales of various products within the wide range of Turkcell Building and sustaining relationship with key accounts executives to enhance sales Coordination of virtual teams including product and partnership management and business supportprofessionals Increasing customer satisfaction with excellent relationship, care quickly of their needs and create positive solutions for their business Year after year increasing the revenue and penetration of Turkcell’s various products in customers Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations Presentation of quarterly sales reports to the top management of Turkcell.ACHIEVEMENETS: Special projects such as 50.000 M2M projects for Energy sector, Vestel M2M climate, Sabancı Holding Backup project. Revenue grow by %15 year to year reaching by 16 Mio income Top sales performance in the group rewarded by Turkcell Sales Star club in 2012 Show less

  • Sales Associate Director

    Apr 2017 - now

  • Sales Manager

    Feb 2013 - Apr 2017

  • Solution Sales Manager

    Dec 2010 - Feb 2013

  • 3G Project Manager

    Aug 2005 - Dec 2010