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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Led UAE country sales operations by hiring, training and managing the sales team, identifying key business opportunities and setting tracking mechanisms to monitor the progressServiced existing accounts, obtained orders, and established new accountsClosed new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operationsEnhanced company reputation by creating marketing campaigns on search engine and social mediaIdentified trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcementsKept the management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as weekly and monthly sales reports as well as annual territory analysesMonitored competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing and new services

Ankara, Turkey

Made weekly and monthly sales and marketing promotional plans, ensure effective stock control and management at the sales territory while following the seamless shipment processSupervised Coca-Cola sales team within the distributor organization to ensure the company's quality and customer service standards. In order to achieve this, arranged periodical trainings programs for the sales team in line with Company’s education curriculumInformed and assisted my superiors company management by following market developments & trends and competitive landscapeEnsured sales performance metrics (sales and performance KPIs) to be consistent with the company strategies and annual targets, took necessary actions to achieve budget targetsConducted periodical customer visits to acquire new accounts and to sustain satisfaction of the current customer base through developing effective relationships and solving concerns as they ariseLed and completed contract negotiations with new and existing customers in line with the guidelines defined by the finance department

Ankara, Turkey

Increased penetration of Coca-Cola products and promoted sales by developing customer relationships.Acquired new customers and signed contracts with potential customers to increase company’s profitability. Created specific advertisement material for customers to increase Coca Cola brand visibility.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Physics Education

Bachelor Of Degree, Physics