High-performing Event Manager with extensive experience in the leisure, travel and bike rental industry driving successful partnerships for bike rental services at major events across the US. Proven track record of securing contracts with a 75% success rate from over 400 event outreach efforts. Skilled in managing event logistics, product management, and account relationships to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction.
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Murat Cebeci
Event Manager
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Unlimited Biking
Event Manager
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- As an Event Manager specializing in bike rentals, my primary responsibility is to identify and engage prospective bike events throughout the USA. I meticulously research and evaluate various biking events, ranging from local community rides to large-scale cycling festivals, ensuring a diverse portfolio of opportunities. During the season, I've reached out to over than 400 bike events and successfully contracted more than 75% of them.
- Publish and update event details on our website, ensuring accurate and engaging content.
- Foster positive relationships with event organizers to encourage repeat collaborations.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging bike events.
- Coordinate with the logistics and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of bike rental services.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns.
Aktivite.com
Contracting Manager
02.2021 - 02.2023
Job overview
- As a Contracting Manager specializing in tour operators within Turkey, my primary responsibility was to identify and engage prospective partners. I meticulously research and evaluate more than 150 tour operators, ranging from local agencies to nationwide companies, ensuring a diverse portfolio of opportunities and successfully contracted %80 of them.
- Proactively engage with tour operators to establish mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with tour operators through clear communication and understanding of their offerings.
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions to ensure alignment with business goals and standards.
- Collaborate with tour operators to list their products on our website, ensuring accurate and engaging content.
- Oversee and coordinate all operational processes related to listed tour products.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in the B2B tour operations sector.
Transfer Ofis
Contracting & Business Development Manager
07.2017 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Identify and evaluate potential tour operators for strategic partnerships in the B2B sector.
- Negotiate and finalize contracts with airport transfers providers, ensuring favorable terms for both parties.
- Develop and execute strategies to drive business growth through innovative solutions and offerings.
- Explore new markets and opportunities for expansion, presenting recommendations to senior management.
- Work closely with internal teams to coordinate and streamline operational processes related to contracted services.
HotelsPro
Product Owner
07.2015 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Develop and drive the overall product strategy for leisure services, including tours and transfers.
- Identify market trends and opportunities to enhance and expand our product portfolio.
- Establish and nurture relationships with B2B partners, including tour operators and transfer service providers.
- Continuously optimize and enhance existing products based on market demands and partner feedback.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and updates.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in the leisure sector.
- Lead the product development lifecycle, from concept to delivery, ensuring timely and successful launches.
- Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and recommendations.
Cegedim Dendrite
Field Force Team Leader
01.2010 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Lead and inspire a team of field researchers, providing guidance and support to achieve objectives.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for conducting effective market research in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of the field force, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with data analysts to interpret research findings and generate meaningful reports.
Education
Anadolu UniversityEskişehir, Turkey
Bachelor of Science from Philosophy
04.2001
University Overview
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart UniversityÇanakkale, Turkey
Associate of Science from Construction Technology
04.2001
University Overview
Skills
Soft Skills
undefinedTimeline
Event Manager
Unlimited Biking
03.2022 - Current
Contracting Manager
Aktivite.com
02.2021 - 02.2023
Contracting & Business Development Manager
Transfer Ofis
07.2017 - 12.2020
Product Owner
HotelsPro
07.2015 - 07.2017
Field Force Team Leader
Cegedim Dendrite
01.2010 - 06.2013
Anadolu University
Bachelor of Science from Philosophy
04.2001
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Associate of Science from Construction Technology
04.2001