Baran Baysefer
Istanbul,34
Summary
With over 10 years of professional experience, I have specialized in gastronomy and sales. Throughout my career in various organizations, I have demonstrated a passionate and focused approach to managing sales operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Aligned with the mission and values of the companies I work with, I aim to contribute to organizational growth and enrich company culture with a perspective that embraces diversity.
While working in the food and food equipment industries, I have focused on building strong business relationships with both local and chain enterprises and increasing brand market share. By actively listening to customer needs and continuously updating sales strategies, I have consistently identified new business opportunities that support company growth goals. In the fast-paced food industry, I take pride in offering innovative solutions by staying informed about industry developments and valuing customer feedback to gain a competitive edge.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
Altuntop Bakery Machinery
03.2025 - Current
- Finalized sales contracts with high-value customers.
- Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
- Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
- Managed team of 5 regional sales representatives and consistently achieved high sales targets.
Sales Responsible
Wiak Bakemarkt
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Foreign Sales Manager
Bata Food
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Finding new markets on behalf of the company, managing customer relations, participating in fairs and if possible, increasing profitability by creating new opportunities.Finalised trades and financial transactions over phone and online, executed complex options orders.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
Chef De Partie
Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamış
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Designed new ways to present and enhance dishes.
- Prepped foods to be roasted, sautéed, fried and baked.
- Upheld standards by assessing ingredient quality and final products.
- Planned dishes to reduce food costs and maximise gross profits.
Demi Chef De Partie
Meze Restaurant Washington DC
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted sous chefs in the training and onboarding of junior chefs, managing training aspects such as best practices and health regulations
- Assisted other chefs prepare and plate food during busy restaurant periods.
- Assisted in the preparation of customer meals, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Closely monitored kitchen operations to ensure kitchen health and safety procedures were followed.
Management Trainee Intern
Hard Rock Cafe
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Closely monitored team performance, identifying improvements and managing change.
- Worked cross-functionally to resolve customer issues and ensure integrity of customer experience remained intact.
- Assisted management in employee onboarding and communicating best practices.
- Aided management of employee matters, including holidays, work schedules, internal issues and complaints.
Cook
Firehouse
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Maintained clean, safe environment by adhering to sanitation and safety requirements.
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
Kitchen Trainee
Happy Moons Cafe
05.2012 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with management to support upcoming projects.
- Organised inventory and labelled products appropriately.
- Assembled entrees and sides with attractive plating for patrons.
- Prepared vegetables before service times, washing, peeling and chopping varieties used in dishes.
- Checked stock was stored at correct temperatures to limit spoilage.
Kitchen Trainee
Ciya Restaurant
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Organised fair access to office facilities, resources and supplies.
- Responded to incoming requests for information or forwarded to appropriate individual.
- Removed waste and inadequate food items regularly to keep work spaces neat and clean.
- Monitored temperatures in refrigerators, freezers and warming lamps.
- Stored food according to safety procedures, protecting from spoilage and preventing waste.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Gastronomy
Okan University
İstanbul2015
High School Diploma -
Fenerbahce High School
İstanbul2008
Skills
- Trading options expertise
- Procurement specialist
- Whole Food trading
- Account management
- Product classification
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Territory and account management
- Sales channel management
- Market and competitive analysis
- Sales initiatives and techniques
Date of Birth
16.02.1990
Education
other,other
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
Altuntop Bakery Machinery
03.2025 - Current
Sales Responsible
Wiak Bakemarkt
03.2023 - 01.2025
Foreign Sales Manager
Bata Food
10.2020 - 03.2023
Chef De Partie
Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamış
01.2017 - 10.2017
Demi Chef De Partie
Meze Restaurant Washington DC
04.2016 - 09.2016
Management Trainee Intern
Hard Rock Cafe
01.2015 - 05.2015
Cook
Firehouse
01.2013 - 08.2013
Kitchen Trainee
Happy Moons Cafe
05.2012 - 06.2012
Kitchen Trainee
Ciya Restaurant
05.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Gastronomy
Okan University
High School Diploma -
Fenerbahce High School