
Timeline
About me
Sales Manager - Europe, Africa & Turkey at Gram Equipment A/S
Education

Galatasaray high school
1996 - 2004High school
Istanbul technical university
2004 - 2006Mining engineering
Istanbul technical university
2006 - 2010Bachelor of engineering (b.e.) mechanical engineering
Université jean monnet saint-etienne
2010 - 2011Master of business administration (mba) business administration and management, general
Experience

Education centre “okan eldemir”
Aug 2004 - Jun 2010Student teacherMathematics and Geometry Tutor, Preparing Students for University Entrance Examinations

Tav construction
Jun 2007 - Sept 2007Mechanical engineering internTechnical Internship and Language Assistance for Enfidha-Hammamet Airport Construction Project

Tav construction
Jun 2008 - Sept 2008Mechanical engineering internTechnical Internship in HVAC Systems for Enfidha-Hammamet Airport Construction Project

Renault
Apr 2011 - Sept 2011Sales and marketing internMarketing Internship: Identifying New Potential Customers and Developing Approach Strategies for Renault Powertrains

Arcelik group
Apr 2013 - Apr 2017• Managed the accounts of the distributors in different countries of Africa including Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mauritania, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Western Sahara and the position required to manage the sales, marketing, finance, brand positioning for different brands, logistic, after sales services in these countries.• Entered into the emerging markets with potential distributors by constructing the sales agreement, business plan, marketing plan, deciding pricing strategy and selecting best-fit product range.• Travelled to the countries to build detailed market researches and/or establish connections with potential partners and/or discuss & follow our-ongoing operations with current partners.• Prepared the budget, sales forecast and long-term planning for the countries under responsibility.• Conducted market researches on the other countries to be able to find the possible merging strategies into the markets and evaluating the potential distributors in these countries. Show less • Managed the accounts of the distributors in Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, Algeria and the position required to manage the sales, marketing, finance, brand positioning for different brands, logistic, after sales services in these countries.• Travelled to the countries to build detailed market researches and/or establish connections with potential partners and/or discuss & follow our-ongoing operations with current partners.• Prepared the budget, sales forecast and long-term planning for the countries under responsibility.• Conducted Tunisia distributor change process and took necessary actions for Tunisia representative office Show less
International Sales and Marketing Executive - West Africa
Jan 2015 - Apr 2017International Sales and Marketing Executive - North Africa
Apr 2013 - Jan 2015

Gram equipment
Apr 2017 - now•Expanded Market Reach: Developed new markets in Africa by prioritizing customer needs, actively listening to their requirements, and tailoring projects to their specific needs.•Technical Expertise: Conducted in-depth technical meetings with both customers and Gram Equipment's engineering department to develop cost-effective and future-proof solutions.•Strategic Account Management: Managed a diverse portfolio of African countries, with a primary focus on North Africa. Simultaneously, re-established and acquired new accounts in South Africa, Reunion, Mauritius, and Kenya.•Customer Relationship Building: Fostered strong customer relationships and increased sales by building trust and providing comprehensive solutions, including finance, logistics, and after-sales services.•Global Business Development: Frequently traveled to various countries to establish connections with potential customers and oversee ongoing projects.•Strategic Planning: Prepared detailed budgets, sales forecasts, and long-term plans for the countries under my responsibility. Show less
Sales Manager - Europe, Africa & Turkey
Mar 2024 - nowArea Sales Manager - Africa & Turkey
May 2022 - Mar 2024Strategic Priority Lead - Development of Tier 2
Feb 2022 - Mar 2024Area Sales Manager - Africa
Apr 2017 - May 2022
Licenses & Certifications
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Growth crash course hosted by fsn capital partners
Growth tribeApr 2021
Languages
- tuTurkish
- frFrench
- enEnglish
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