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BusinessDevelopmentManager
Elif Rahmioglu

Elif Rahmioglu

Istanbul

Summary

Results-driven business professional with a proven track record in driving growth and fostering strong customer relationships. Skilled in strategic planning, market analysis, and negotiation, consistently delivering impactful solutions. Known for a strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving targets, ensuring reliable performance in dynamic environments. Proficient in CRM software, sales forecasting, and project management. Years of experience managing international companies have led to a deep understanding of global business operations and the ability to navigate diverse cultural landscapes.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Promar Endüstriyel Kimyasalları/Ravago Grup
05.2022 - Current
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating relationships with key decisionmakers.
  • Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
  • Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their needs, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Gathering new product group
  • Represented company and promoted products at exhibitions and industry events.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Giving technical support to sales team members in effective sales techniques,
  • Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Collaborated closely with marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns that generated high-quality leads for the sales pipeline.
  • Launched new product lines by conducting extensive competitor analysis and identifying gaps in existing market offerings.
  • Developed and maintained strategic partnerships to provide added value to clients and increase competitive advantage.
  • Preparing sales budget and following accounts
  • Preparing marketing materials such as technical documents, brochures, flyers for both as customer information or exhibitions
  • Attending to exhibition in local and foreign countries

Area Sales Manager and Director of Foreign Suppliers' Follow-Up

Prokima Ltd.Sti
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Search and Contact Foreign suppliers
  • Follow-up the Foreign Suppliers'
  • Searching New Customers and Making Sales
  • Making trials of the products - Textile auxiliaries and textile dyestuffs
  • Visiting and giving technical supports to customers directly or with sales team
  • Controlling customers open accounts and following their payments situation
  • Giving technical advice for using products range to our sales team
  • Reporting to owner

Director and Sales Manager

Prochimica Tekstil Kimyasalları San.ve Tic.A.S.
10.2014 - 12.2020


  • Supporting distributors to increase their sales
  • Visiting and giving technical supports to customers directly or with sales reps or distributors
  • Making production trials with customers
  • Planning import goods for both auxiliaries and dyestuffs according to continuous customers consumptions
  • Controlling customers open accounts
  • Searching new customers and new sectors
  • Giving prices to customers and distributors
  • Increasing the relations of the dealers among themselves
  • Managing import business through Italy HQ
  • Following exporting and customers
  • Reporting to Prochimica Novarese-Italy
  • Following up administrative issues
  • As a foreigner company, they decided to close up all activities and plant in Turkish market
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Responsible from sales region

Prochimica Tekstil Kimyasalları San. Ve Tic. A.S.
01.2005 - 01.2014

I am working for this company since it's establishment in Turkey

  • Increasing sales for both for textile auxiliaries and dyestuffs
  • Guiding the laboratory for developing new products
  • We had factory in Corlu area
  • Visiting customers, making trials
  • Searching and find new potential customers
  • Reporting to Sales Manager
  • Region: Istanbul - Corlu - Cerkezkoy - Bursa
  • Prochimica was a new company in textile sector
  • Increased regional sales by developing and implementing strategic sales plans tailored to local markets.
  • Establishing sales channels
  • Ensured consistent revenue growth by monitoring market trends and adjusting strategies accordingly.
  • Streamlined the sales process by identifying areas for improvement, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.

Sales Representative

Argon Kimya San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
04.2004 - 01.2005
  • selling dyestuff
  • Gathering relationships with decision makers
  • Making sales and giving technical service
  • Searching and find new potential customers
  • Region: Istanbul
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
  • Developed tailored solutions in response to unique customer needs, increasing overall satisfaction rates.
  • Exceeded sales targets through effective planning and goal setting.

Sales Manager of Textile Department

Politek Kimya San. Ve Tic. A.ş.
09.2002 - 04.2004

Developing product range, added new products for both commodity and production products

  • Adding new customers
  • Adding some test methods for laboratory
  • Increased sales comparing previous years' turnover
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling tailored solutions for clients'' specific needs.

Sales Coordinator

Stockhausen Kimya San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
05.1998 - 09.2002
  • Searching for new products and visiting customers
  • Making trials in customers plants
  • Making coordination between sales representatives and management platform
  • Preparing the sales figures and reporting to General management
  • Region: Istanbul - Corlu - Cerkezkoy - Denizli - Bursa
  • Stockhausen closed their textile chemical division in Turkey and Stockhausen sold textile division to Bozetto Group in 2002
  • Worked closely with the sales team to prioritize tasks, set goals, and allocate resources efficiently; resulting in increased productivity and revenue.
  • Increased sales revenue by establishing strong relationships with clients and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Sales Representative

Belgin Madeni Yaglar
02.1996 - 05.1998
  • Visiting customers
  • Giving technical service
  • Region: Istanbul

Education

Certificated programme - International Management

Istanbul University
Avcilar, Istanbul
01.1995

Preparation Class - English

Istanbul University
Avcilar, Istanbul
01.1994

Chemical Engineering -

Yıldız Technical University
Sisli, Istanbul
01.1993

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Business development and planning
  • Technical advice to both customer and sales team
  • Decision-making
  • Business development
  • Client relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • New business development
  • Sales and marketing
  • Account management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Research
  • Negotiations

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/20/72
  • Marital Status: Married /2 children

References

It will be available upon request.

Training

  • Ravago Training Programme on communication skills, marketing, relationships, 2023 -present
  • Mr. Isse (Degussa Frankfurt), Istanbul, Istanbul, Sales training, 01/01/02, 01/01/02
  • TSE, Training of ISO 9001 base, 01/01/99, 01/03/99
  • TSE, Training for being an auditor, 01/01/99, 01/02/99
  • Cozum Danismanlik, Training for Sales (effective marketing strategies), 01/01/99, 01/02/99
  • Alberdingk - Boley, Krefeld, Germany, Training for polyurethane coating, 12/01/99, 12/08/99

Languages

Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Promar Endüstriyel Kimyasalları/Ravago Grup
05.2022 - Current

Area Sales Manager and Director of Foreign Suppliers' Follow-Up

Prokima Ltd.Sti
01.2021 - 04.2022

Director and Sales Manager

Prochimica Tekstil Kimyasalları San.ve Tic.A.S.
10.2014 - 12.2020

Responsible from sales region

Prochimica Tekstil Kimyasalları San. Ve Tic. A.S.
01.2005 - 01.2014

Sales Representative

Argon Kimya San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
04.2004 - 01.2005

Sales Manager of Textile Department

Politek Kimya San. Ve Tic. A.ş.
09.2002 - 04.2004

Sales Coordinator

Stockhausen Kimya San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
05.1998 - 09.2002

Sales Representative

Belgin Madeni Yaglar
02.1996 - 05.1998

Preparation Class - English

Istanbul University

Chemical Engineering -

Yıldız Technical University

Certificated programme - International Management

Istanbul University
Elif Rahmioglu