Technology
Meltem Doğan
Business Development Specialist
Samsun
Summary
Global Sales and Business Development Expert with 3 years' of experience responsible for brand awareness, team building, customer acquision, CRM support and product development.
Event and Travel Services Administrator with 6+ years of experience and Digital Marketing Assistant with 2+ years of experience in one of the world's largest fashion company, H&M. Responsible for managing events from the planning to the closing stage as well as part-time support for social media marketing and content management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Head of Business Development
Vectra International
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Presented progress reports to executive leadership, sharing insights on performance metrics and growth indicators.
- Aligned departmental objectives with company-wide goals, ensuring a cohesive approach towards growth.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Managed cross-functional teams to drive successful project completion and achieve organizational goals.
- Expanded company presence in new markets by identifying opportunities and establishing partnerships.
- Delivered customized solutions for clients, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Implemented sales strategies, leading to increased market share and overall growth.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering their professional growth and skill development.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for optimal pricing, improving profit margins across the organization.
- Secured high-level collaborations with industry partners for mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Contributed to product development efforts by providing valuable input on customer needs and preferences.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and adjust business strategy accordingly.
- Developed comprehensive marketing plans that increased brand awareness, driving higher sales numbers.
- Analyzed competitor activities to identify potential threats or opportunities within the marketplace.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless execution of company initiatives.
- Optimized internal processes for greater efficiency, streamlining workflows and reducing costs.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Championed continuous improvement within the organization by embracing innovation and out-of-the-box thinking.
- Increased revenue by developing and implementing strategic business development plans.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
- Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience.
Senior Event and Travel Services Administrator and Digital Marketing Assistant
H&M Head Office
12.2014 - 06.2021
- Onsite events management including event setup, problem solving, welcoming guests, communicating with staff and event take-down
- Work on multiple national and regional meetings simultaneously
- Work closely with other departments to plan scope and format of events
- Oversee and facilitate all aspects of meetings and events planning, site inspections and selection, vendor negotiation, event registration, and post-event reconciliation and reporting
- Oversea and facilitate all aspects of events accommodation including hotel sourcing, contracting, rooming list management
- Setup and manage the invitation process for event guests
- Create and manage budgets for all events
- Create and analyze online evaluations and prepare post-event reports including recommendations for improvement
- Assist in creating and maintaining regular social media campaign schedules in line with other marketing efforts and sales activities
- Do the localization and proofreading of website content and social media channels
- Daily moderation and scheduling of content on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
- Assist in creating content for social platforms based on marketing messaging and goals
- Contribute to social strategy with fresh ideas for content, campaigns & contests
- Participates in fleet wide task forces as requested Marketing.
Abroad Advisor and Import Specialist
Oner Müzik
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Responsible for providing suppliers, forwarders and agents with the relevant information to ensure customer delivery and ensure correct documentation is on file and act accordingly as set out in the instructions whilst maintaining files ensuring they are costed and billed correctly in accordance with procedures.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Translation Studies
Okan University (Full Scholarship)
09.2008 - 06.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Marketing and Public Relations
Okan University (Full Scholarship)
01.2010 - 02.2013
High School Degree - undefined
Samsun Anadolu Lisesi
09.2004 - 06.2008
Certificate - Google Analytics & Social Media And Advertisement
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Skills
Localization
Proofreading
Event Management
Marketing
Social Media
Office Administration
Translation
Problem Solving
Google Analytics
Advertisement
Sales
Business Development
Tasks
- Tasks
Birthdate
10/02/90
Interests
Timeline
Head of Business Development
Vectra International
06.2021 - 04.2024
Senior Event and Travel Services Administrator and Digital Marketing Assistant
H&M Head Office
12.2014 - 06.2021
Abroad Advisor and Import Specialist
Oner Müzik
05.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Marketing and Public Relations
Okan University (Full Scholarship)
01.2010 - 02.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Translation Studies
Okan University (Full Scholarship)
09.2008 - 06.2012
High School Degree - undefined
Samsun Anadolu Lisesi
09.2004 - 06.2008
Certificate - Google Analytics & Social Media And Advertisement
Istanbul Technical University
04.2001 -