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DENIZ ÇOKCOŞ SEZER

DENIZ ÇOKCOŞ SEZER

Managing Director
Istanbul

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The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Steve Jobs

Summary

Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Managing Director

DKV Euro Service Müşteri Hiz. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
Istanbul
11.2019 - Current

Held full P&L responsibility for the Turkey branch, achieving 25-30% annual growth and 40% gross profit increase, while managing financial and credit risk, reducing exposure by 50%. Doubled the customer base in 3 years and expanded the team from 8 to 13. Led local PR and HR activities. Earned global recognitions, including 3rd Best Sales Office (2021, 2023) and Best Sales Office for Refund Services (2022), along with several individual and team awards for outstanding performance.

Sales Manager

DKV Euro Service Müşteri Hiz. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
Istanbul
01.2018 - 10.2019

Expanded the sales team and penetrated the Russian market, achieving 33% turnover growth and 40.7% gross profit increase over 4 years, despite economic challenges. Led Turkey branch’s sales and operations team, managed credit issues, set yearly targets, and oversaw budgeting and financial support for HQ in legal, accounting, and banking matters.

Sales Team Leader

DKV Euro Service Müşteri Hiz. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
11.2014 - 01.2018

Led a field sales team of 4, driving market analysis, customer-focused strategies, and PR activities, while ensuring yearly targets were met and serving as the company's spokesperson in Turkish media.

Area Sales Manager

DKV Euro Service Müşteri Hiz. Ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
Istanbul
8 2008 - 3 2014

Recognized as a top-performing salesperson globally with consecutive awards for 3rd and 4th place in sales at the Turkey branch (2010, 2011)

Executed proven strategies to hit sales quota and help company achieve goals.

Sales Representative

Omsan Lojistik A.Ş.
02.2006 - 12.2007

Business Development Analyst

Omsan Lojistik A.Ş.
11.2003 - 02.2006

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Faculty of Communication Media Arts

Marmara University
01.1998 - 01.2003

High School Diploma - English Curriculum

Kadir Has Anatolian High School
01.1994 - 01.1998

Skills

Market analysis

Work Availability

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Languages

Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Managing Director

DKV Euro Service Müşteri Hiz. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
11.2019 - Current

Sales Manager

DKV Euro Service Müşteri Hiz. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
01.2018 - 10.2019

Sales Team Leader

DKV Euro Service Müşteri Hiz. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
11.2014 - 01.2018

Sales Representative

Omsan Lojistik A.Ş.
02.2006 - 12.2007

Business Development Analyst

Omsan Lojistik A.Ş.
11.2003 - 02.2006

Bachelor's Degree - Faculty of Communication Media Arts

Marmara University
01.1998 - 01.2003

High School Diploma - English Curriculum

Kadir Has Anatolian High School
01.1994 - 01.1998

Area Sales Manager

DKV Euro Service Müşteri Hiz. Ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
8 2008 - 3 2014
DENIZ ÇOKCOŞ SEZERManaging Director