EGE UYSAL
International Sales & Business Development Manager
Istanbul /
Summary
A passionate business professional with an engineering background and strong interpersonal skills. Experienced Sales & Business Development Manager with 5+ years in relationship management, partnership development, key account retention, and channel growth. Culturally adaptive and globally minded, with hands-on business experience across North America and LATAM, delivering results in diverse and cross-cultural environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sales and Business Development Manager
Vestel International
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2021 - Current
- Led regional sales & business development across LATAM, managing a $40M budget and 150K+ units annually.
- Expanded OEM/ODM business volume and led regional growth across South America, Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean, achieving 20% annual revenue growth while strengthening strategic partnerships across 9+ LATAM markets.
- Managed full sales operations including pricing, offer preparation, factory planning, production, and shipment.
- Improved profitability through EBITDA-focused initiatives, annual financial analyses, and volume-driven commercial actions contributing to stronger economic performance.
- Conducted market and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and growth opportunities.
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
- Provided market insights to R&D and aligned closely with factory teams to support customer-driven product development and ongoing business growth.
- Developed deep expertise in the consumer electronics, home appliances, visual solutions, mobility, and OEM/ODM manufacturing sectors, leveraging industry knowledge to drive regional commercial success.
- Experienced in international travel and open to up to 50% mobility to support regional growth and key partner engagements.
International Trade Specialist
Grupo Raphael
Panama City, Panama
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Reported directly to the Board, providing strategic insights and operational direction.
- Expanded the product portfolio and developed new categories in the grocery and consumer goods retail sector to support overall business growth.
- Delivered a tailored product assortment for a major supermarket chain in Panama, part of the Group, aligning category development with local market needs.
- Enhanced business performance by analyzing market trends and leading targeted initiatives.
- Strengthened procurement efficiency by optimizing supplier portfolio and expanding high-value partnerships. (EMEA, China, and Turkey)
Marketing Engineer / Part Time
Schneider Electric
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Supported partner business and global operations by contributing to strategic sales planning, offer creation, and product development with the PM team.
- Defined channel action plans in partnership with the channel marketing team.
- Managed field marketing and product communication activities with MarCom, and maintained PRM portal content.
- Identified market demand and new business opportunities through field research to inform strategic decisions.
Education
B. Sc. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Istanbul Bilgi University
Istanbul07.2017
B. Sc. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Liverpool
Liverpool07-2016
Skills
- Key Account & Territory Management
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Pricing & Contract Negotiation (B2B Sales)
- Pipeline Growth & Forecasting
- Strong analytical problem-solving, negotiation, and persuasion skills
- OEM/ODM Project Development
- Cross-Functional Alignment (R&D, MarCom, Ops)
- Market Research & Trend Analysis
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- High initiative, open-mindedness, and strong intercultural communication and collaboration skills
- Budget & KPI Management ($40M)
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, CRM & ERP tools
Websites
Certification
Leadership Certificate | Rice University, S. M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Houston/TX
Internships
Jun 2016 – Aug 2016 | Marketing Intern, Schneider Electric – Istanbul, Turkey
• Supported operational forecasting and conducted market research to assist business planning.
Jul 2015 – Sep 2015 | Engineering Intern, Anadolu Efes – Istanbul, Turkey
• Received hands-on training in manufacturing processes within the Energy Department.
Timeline
Sales and Business Development Manager
Vestel International
01.2021 - Current
International Trade Specialist
Grupo Raphael
03.2019 - 04.2020
Leadership Certificate | Rice University, S. M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Houston/TX
12-2018
Marketing Engineer / Part Time
Schneider Electric
09.2016 - 09.2017
Smart Green Certificate | Schneider Electric, Istanbul/Turkey
05-2016
Marketing Management Certificate | SAP, Istanbul/Turkey
01-2015
B. Sc. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Istanbul Bilgi University
B. Sc. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Liverpool