Hey there, thanks for visiting my page!“Success is not an end result but an accumulation of continuous efforts” This is my motto. As long as clarity in business is maintained every step will result in progress. I have witnessed this during my career and learned to be resilient, grounded, and self-learning (and keep smiling despite every odds).My career in a nutshell:- I come from a solid product design background, studied at 3 different design universities between 2009-2014, and graduated in the second rank from Marmara University.- Worked as the brand manager from 2014 to 2020 in an international consumer electronics company. I worked as the right hand of the CEO and actively contributed to business development activities in APAC, EU, and the USA.- In 2020 I founded the e-commerce consumer brand, CoolCow where I currently work as the managing director. As a digital-first company model, we build our trade partnerships and brand presence on digital platforms. Our team also provides DTC brand-building services for manufacturers.My strengths in a nutshell:- Ability to build and present complex ideas, roadmaps, and company vision through visuals and actionable blueprints for organizational consensus. Self-developed a holistic analysis method for bringing out the big picture to drive organizational success.- 10+ years in the FMCG industry, promotional business, retail, and e-commerce. Strong sense of aesthetics, presentation, product-driven marketing and branding, and visual communication.- Proven experience in cross-cultural team and customer management. Internal and external problem solver with a human-centric approach. - Self-learner, trainer, and proactive. Basically a “builder” mindset.Personal interests:World travel, storytelling, photography, meditation and spirituality, drumming, sustainability, entrepreneurship.Contact me by email at cembks@gmail.com or +8615118137975 (WhatsApp/WeChat) by phone.
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Head Of Business DevelopmentWaterh Inc. Jan 2024 - PresentToronto, Ontario, CanadaI lead business development and growth initiatives through strategic partnerships with regional distributors, retailers, and agencies, aiming to establish a strong global brand presence.- Leading retail channel development in the North America region- Developing distributor partnerships in the EU, Middle East, and Asia- Representing the company at major trade shows in the US and Canada- Providing strategic oversight on product development, brand strategy, and marketing -
Director Of Business Development & Digital StrategyGlacier Fresh Oct 2023 - May 2024Shenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaInnovation, Optimal Hydration, and Sustainability drive Glacier Fresh's mission. Proudly standing as one of China's fastest-growing water filter manufacturers, Glacier Fresh boasts a remarkable 25% annual growth and a robust 9-figure revenue. Brand's early success in North American e-commerce has paved the way for rapid expansion into offline channels. In my capacity at Glacier Fresh, I'm responsible for:- Retail Channel Expansion- Distribution and Partnerships- Trade Show Management- PR and Brand Promotions -
Senior Brand ManagerGlacier Fresh Aug 2022 - Oct 2023Shenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaGlacier Fresh is one of the top manufacturers in the water filtration industry, committed to making healthy drinking water accessible to everyone. Bringing my wellness and e-commerce background, I am thrilled to be part of this visionary and passionate team of experts.www.glacierfreshfilter.comRoles:- Fully owning the website operations and revenue growth- Strategic brand planning and implementation- Team management (marketing & operational) -
FounderCoolcow Limited Jan 2020 - Dec 2022Hong Kong SarCoolcow is committed to developing quality aromatherapy and supplemental oils and making them accessible to everyone. While doing it Coolcow gives back to society and uses the business as a force for good.Accomplishments:- Developed the brand, defined market positioning, and set the product roadmap.- Conducted comprehensive market research for entering the USA, UK, Germany, and Turkey.- Hired, and trained a team of e-commerce managers.- Developed 2 supplier relations and established 12 branded SKUs including all necessary marketing tools.- Established influencer connections in the target countries and developed comprehensive 360-degree digital marketing strategies to gain a significant market position.- Coolcow became a top seller on Amazon US/UK in its target categories
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Brand ManagerXoopar Nov 2015 - Jan 2020Shenzhen, Guangdong, China- Established the Brand Department, recruiting and mentoring a team of designers.- Involved in the development and launch of 80+ products (ideation, design concepts review, packaging, brand assets)- Bridged up with the French-Shenzhen office to ensure brand integrity and operational efficiency- Developed eco-friendly company direction in 2018 with a full-scale adaptation strategy- Drove retail growth across 10+ countries by supporting visual merchandising, events, and exhibitions and coached key promotional partners on brand alignment -
Brand ManagerXoopar Sep 2014 - Oct 2015Paris, Île-De-France, France- Re-design company profile.- Build brand based on company strength and business model.- Connect all company values with the brand to resonate as one.- Build communication tools for brand.- Develop retail oriented new packaging style matching with all collection.- Monitor and constantly improve branding with continuous market feedback.- Involve in product roadmap and create product collection for retail. -
Industrial Design InternXoopar Jul 2013 - Sep 2013Shenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaFounded in 2007 Xoopar is a creative technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells innovative IT electronics. Xoopar created trends that earned a reputation over the years such as its colorful style, emotionally focused products, and eco-tech movement, and continues to be a leader in creativity and uniqueness. -
Industrial Design InternTasarım Üssü Feb 2013 - Jun 2013Istanbul, TurkeyAward-winning food & beverage packaging design studio of Turkey that has designed the iconic Turkish Raki bottle as well as many popular snacks and beverage packaging. -
Pm & Industrial Design InternIndi Design Jun 2012 - Aug 2012Pune Area, IndiaBased in Maharashtra, Pune, IndiDesign is the iconic design studio of India. They are a strategic design studio specializing in branding, business design & digital strategies. IndiDesign designs brands and articulates their businesses and positioning.I have organized a student team of 4 from Turkey to go to India for the summer internship where I worked as a project manager. -
Industrial Design Intern (Rnd & Factory)Kbb Tautmann Hastane Ekipmanları Jul 2011 - Aug 2011Ankara, TurkeyKBB Inc. was founded in 1993 in Ankara with the purpose of offering high-quality products and services to Turkish medical institutions. Since its inception, KBB has grown to over 200 employees and six corporate divisions in Turkey. KBB′s core group of products includes trolleys, hospital beds and furniture, medical carts, monitor systems, and ultrasound imaging systems. I did my 2011 summer internship in their R&D department and factory and participated in 2 projects.
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Industrial Design InternAdnan Serbest Jun 2010 - Jul 2010Istanbul, TurkeyAdnan Serbest is a renowned Turkish designer known for his contributions to minimalist and functional furniture design. His company, Adnan Serbest Furniture, produces innovative, high-quality furniture, often integrating modular concepts suited for modern workspaces and home offices since 1986.
Cem Bakış Education Details
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Business Administration And Management, General
Frequently Asked Questions about Cem Bakış
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Cem Bakış works for Waterh Inc.
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Cem Bakış's current role is Head of Business Development @ WaterH.
What schools did Cem Bakış attend?
Cem Bakış attended Marmara Üniversitesi, Escuela Superior De Diseño De Madrid, İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi, University Of The People.
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