Aykut Arslan
Batemans Bay,NSW
Summary
A self-motivated and proactive individual, with eight years sales experience. I am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts and enjoy building productive and meaningful relationships with customers and colleagues.
Business development professional with track record of driving growth and uncovering opportunities. Skilled in strategic planning, market analysis, and client relationship management. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing demands. Known for leadership, negotiation, and effective communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Executive
Coca Cola Europacific Partners
10.2023 - Current
- Building and maintaining long-lasting relationships with Local Trade customers
- Acquisition of new customers
- Increase sales volume by implementing NPD’s and selling in New Range
Sales Support Representative
Campbell Arnott's
09.2018 - 09.2023
- Execution of marketing activity
- Merchandising displays
- Building and maintaining relationships with relevant store personnel
- Sell-in
Sales Engineer
Stanley Black & Decker
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Initiate, develop and maintain relationships with new Stanley distributors, dealers and sub dealers
- Working closely with distributors’ sales team for new sales model
- Organizing Product training for new dealers/ sub dealers’ sales team and end users
- Assist Stanley Black and Decker’s market expansion in Turkey
Regional Sales Manager
Delta Plus
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Led the launch and initial sales of French PPE company Delta Plus products in Turkey
- Developed strategies to successfully assist market expansion in Turkey
- Effectively communicated and managed relationships with international colleagues
- Initiated, developed and maintained relationships with dealers and end users
- Recommended products based on analysis of P.P.E market in Turkey
Business Development Specialist
Koctas DIY / Kingfisher
03.2011 - 12.2012
- Sourcing new products and analysing the success of goods
- Negotiating with local and international suppliers & improving the purchasing terms
- Category management of Power Tools
Technical Purchasing Specialist
Active Group
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Managed all technical purchasing for the company
- Responsible for all contracts, new and old
- Managed all GSM operations
- In charge of purchasing budget
- Controlled stock
Education
Bachelor of Economics
University of Istanbul
Istanbul06.2005
Skills
- Negotiation
- Time Management
- Product Knowledge
- B2B Sales
- Meeting Sales Targets
- Leadership
- MS Office
- Powerpoint
- Outlook
- SAP
- Sales and marketing
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Business development
- New business development
- Relationship building and rapport
Accomplishments
- Achieved record-high client %46 growth in 2016 by developing a comprehensive sales and marketing plan.
- Increased customer base %15 by expanding market in 2024, NSW South Coast
Certification
Microsoft Excel Certification, 10/01/11, Present
Languages
English
Turkish
Volunteer Experience
Soccer Coach, Broulee Soccer Club, 01/01/18, 12/31/19
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Sports
- Music
- History
- Politics
- Different Cuisines
Honorawards
WIN Award, 2016, Stanley Black & Decker
Interests
- Cooking
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Team Sports
- Gym Workouts
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Historical Exploration
Timeline
Business Development Executive
Coca Cola Europacific Partners
10.2023 - Current
Sales Support Representative
Campbell Arnott's
09.2018 - 09.2023
Sales Engineer
Stanley Black & Decker
10.2015 - 04.2017
Regional Sales Manager
Delta Plus
01.2013 - 10.2015
Business Development Specialist
Koctas DIY / Kingfisher
03.2011 - 12.2012
Technical Purchasing Specialist
Active Group
01.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Economics
University of Istanbul
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