Burak Tokal
Regional Demand Manager MEA
Istanbul
Summary
Results-driven Regional Demand Manager with a proven track record in increasing lead generation and driving business growth across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Experienced in managing digital assets for globally recognized brands and leading teams to exceed company objectives. Skilled in conducting strategic workshops and implementing effective progression plans to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Regional Demand Manager MEA
Videojet
05.2024 - Current
- Interacted with sales and marketing teams to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Managed inventory flow to meet inventory turn goals.
- Enhanced communication channels among various departments, fostering collaboration and information sharing for better decision-making in the demand planning process.
- Facilitated regular reviews of forecasts with sales team members, incorporating their input into final projections for more accurate results.
Digital Marketing Specialist (MEA)
Videojet
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Self-motivated, with astrong sense of personal responsibility.
- Served over 400 million regions to get qualified leads.
- Always lower Cost per lead and ROI with other Videojet countries
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Digital Marketing Specialist
365 Degree Ad Agency
12.2016 - 01.2020
- Designed paid client ads for use on diverse social media platforms.
- Mentored and trained teams in KPI analysis and performance evaluation using Google AdWords and Google Analytics.
Education
Master of Science - Master’s in Digital Marketing
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Advertising And Design
Skills
Digital Marketing Strategy
Analytics and Data-driven Decision Making
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Leadership and Team Management
Social Media Marketing
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Strong Communication Skills
Demand forecasting
Statistical modeling
Certification
Google Ads Certification
Timeline
Regional Demand Manager MEA - Videojet
05.2024 - Current
Digital Marketing Specialist (MEA) - Videojet
01.2020 - 05.2024
Digital Marketing Specialist - 365 Degree Ad Agency
12.2016 - 01.2020
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) - Master of Science, Master’s in Digital Marketing
04.2001 -
Yeditepe University - Bachelor of Science, Advertising And Design