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İstanbul, Türkiye

Istanbul, Turkey

• Led Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing functions for 3 companies in Turkey, Italy, and Spain.• Defined strategic commercial paths for each company, collaborating closely with the Finance Director on business strategies and budgets.• Built and led project groups to enhance volume and profitability across all companies.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Provided strong leadership and direction to 10 direct reports and over 250 indirect reports to enhance Sales and Marketing Department efficiency• Designed and implemented structure for entire Sales and Marketing Department team, focusing on improving effectiveness and taking corrective actions as needed• Led regular sales and marketing meetings, managed development of the organization, and contributed to company-wide agendas

Istanbul, Turkey

• Led a team of 12 professionals in managing Commercial Operations and Trade Marketing functions for three group companies, focusing on confectionary, ice cream, winery, and baby nutrition.• Developed new customers, products, and market segments to maximize volumes, sales margins, and customer profitability.• Established sales targets, implemented sales strategies, and monitored sales performance metrics to achieve corporate objectives.

İstanbul

• Managed Baby, Child, Feminine & Adult Care Categories, overseeing a team of 3 and leading full P&L responsibilities for Local Modern & Distributive Trade Channels.• Implemented new replenishment system and developed category strategy with monthly activity and promotion plans.• Collaborated with Supply Chain team to improve forecast accuracy and stock management.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Managed 5 authorized Unilever distributors in Marmara region, ensuring monthly sales and profitability targets were met.• Led a team of 12 Sales Executives and 32 Sales Representatives, setting monthly targets and overseeing promotion budgets.• Achieved high forecast accuracy and ensured the achievement of set goals.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Managed 7 Pringles distributors in Eastern Marmara & West Black Sea region, negotiating sales contracts and agreements.• Led a field team of over 50, building annual and monthly region sales forecasts.• Provided market intelligence on local customer needs, competitive products, and pricing structures.

Ankara, Turkey

• Achieved sales targets for local chains and cash&carry customers in Ankara, Turkey, leading a team of 3 sales representatives.• Negotiated sales contracts and agreements with local chain customers, developing annual Joint Business Plans for all customers.• Managed local stock sales, implemented pricing strategy, and applied customer and consumer promotions based on brand strategies.

Ankara, Turkey

• Prepared financial reports for top management, managed cash flow, and built relationships with banks for loans and credits.• Oversaw financial tracking and reconciliation with three parties - bank, customers, and vendors.• Recruited and developed talents for key projects abroad at DORCE Prefabricated Buildings and Construction.

Ankara, Turkey

• Managed financial transactions for commercial banking portfolio at Akbank in Ankara, Turkey.• Developed customized banking products to increase customer satisfaction and meet sales targets.

Ankara, Turkey