Eser Sevim
Business Development Executive In Web3, Blockchain, Technology And Travel Industries
Istanbul
Summary
Self-motivated professional with 20+ years of experience in different fields of the finance, technology and travel industries and successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Highly organized and results-driven with a proven track record of building successful businesses. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Co-Founder
Further Corporation Limited
London
03.2018 - Current
- Established a successful startup with a cofounder team of five
- Pioneered a new platform that allowed customers to manage real-time Settlement & Payment with Blockchain technology and Seamless Travel Journey in the travel industry
- Developed an innovative strategy to expand the company's market reach by leveraging existing customer base
- Led the successful negotiation of multiple strategic partnerships with key industry players
- Oversaw the development of a new product line.
Senior Business Development Manager
7Gates Interactive Technologies
Istanbul
10.2016 - Current
- Negotiated and closed transformation deals with companies to secure SME & enterprise-level contracts
- Developed and implemented innovative sales and marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive sales
- Established a comprehensive CRM system to efficiently manage customer relationships and sales data
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational objectives
- Created, managed, and tracked performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas of improvement
- Collaborated with product development teams to ensure product offerings met customer needs.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
Co-Founder & Senior Business Development Manager
Fed Menkul Degerler A.S
Istanbul
09.2010 - 08.2016
- Highly organized and results-driven with a proven track record of building successful businesses in Finance (FX) Industry
- Researched potential local, regional, and national funders and assisted in relationship building.
- Led the implementation of new technologies, policies, and procedures to increase efficiency and productivity
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop long-term business strategies and plans
- Managed full cycle financing processes of the company, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
- Achieved budget goals consistently by strategically allocating resources and managing expenses.
Business Development Manager
Yatirim Egitim Danismanlik A.S.
Istanbul
05.2010 - 09.2014
- Successfully managed a team of 70+ employees in Finance (FX) Industry, overseeing the daily operations of a large firm
- Directed strategic initiative that improved team productivity min 80% every year.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Led the implementation of new technologies, policies, and procedures to increase efficiency and productivity
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop long-term business strategies and plans.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Business Coordinator
iForex
Istanbul
05.2008 - 03.2012
- Manage 26,000 Forex trading accounts within a 4-year period for the Turkey's branch and provide guidance on trading strategies and risk management
- Facilitated communication with clients and team members to improve business strategy and operation.
- Conduct technical and fundamental analysis to identify potential trading opportunities and optimize clients' portfolios
- Maintain strong relationships with clients and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations
- Conduct customer trainings to improve their trading capabilities.
- Developed marketing strategy and plans for Turkey market.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Technical Support
Microsoft
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Troubleshot and resolved complex technical issues in a timely and efficient manner
- Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
- Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.
- Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
- Developed and implemented customer service procedures, guidelines, and trainings to improve customer satisfaction.
Web Architect
Ixir A.S.
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Developed and maintained web infrastructure for a variety of businesses, including eCommerce stores and content management systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul / Turkey 01.1998 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Anadolu University
Istanbul / Turkey 01.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Business Management Expert
Birthdate
02/24/80
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Co-Founder
Further Corporation Limited
03.2018 - Current
Senior Business Development Manager
7Gates Interactive Technologies
10.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Anadolu University
01.2012 - 06.2016
Co-Founder & Senior Business Development Manager
Fed Menkul Degerler A.S
09.2010 - 08.2016
Business Development Manager
Yatirim Egitim Danismanlik A.S.
05.2010 - 09.2014
Business Coordinator
iForex
05.2008 - 03.2012
Technical Support
Microsoft
01.2006 - 01.2008
Web Architect
Ixir A.S.
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
01.1998 - 01.2003