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Musa Kabakci

Musa Kabakci

International Sales Manager | Turkiye, Iraq, ME
Istanbul

Summary

With 12 years of experience in telecommunications, the career journey began at P.I.Works in 2013, followed by a transition to Vodafone in 2016. After two years as a Solution Sales Account Manager, the role shifted to a global sales position as National Account Manager for FMCG, Retail, and IT sectors. In 2022, the focus moved to the Wholesale market as an International Sales Manager, overseeing OTTs & Hyperscalers across Turkey, Iraq, the Middle East, and CIS. A strong commitment to business growth, fostering relationships, and achieving results drives this work. Outside of professional responsibilities, there is a passion for team sports and managing the 'TechXplorer90' channel, sharing insights on global technology trends.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

OTTs&Hyperscalers Sales Manager

Vodafone
4 2023 - Current

In my expanded and elevated role at Vodafone, I continue to lead the management of OTT, Hyperscaler, and CDN relationships, driving strategic partnerships and maximizing revenue opportunities across Turkey, Iraq, Georgia, and the Middle East. Building on my previous experience, I now oversee a broader scope, including international data sales, the launch of new terrestrial routes as alternatives to subsea cables, and the procurement of off-net routes across Europe and the Middle East, ensuring seamless operations and business growth. In addition to sales, my responsibilities encompass business development and procurement, actively participating in the evaluation and execution of major subsea cable projects like Thetis and Kardessa, where Vodafone plays a key role as an owner or consortium partner. My comprehensive understanding of market trends, coupled with a focus on innovation, allows me to identify new opportunities for partnerships, ultimately fostering mutually beneficial collaborations that align with Vodafone's strategic objectives.

Wholesale Data International Sales Manager

Vodafone
03.2022 - 02.2023

I managed the end-to-end Wholesale Data business for OTTs, Hyperscalers, and international carriers, ensuring profitable outcomes. I maintained a product portfolio (Connectivity, Colocation, CDN, Peering) aligned with market demand, consistently exceeding revenue targets. Actively involved in subsea cable projects around Turkey, I expanded the customer base by adding new carriers. I collaborated with internal teams to explore new markets and investments, while representing the company at international conferences to identify business opportunities.

National Account Manager

Vodafone
10.2018 - 03.2022

As a member of the Vodafone Global Enterprise team operating in 31 countries, I drove accelerated revenue growth and acquired new business by identifying potential markets, strategically managing multinational accounts, leading global customer relationships, and maintaining C-level partnerships, while overseeing national account planning and accurate revenue forecasting.

Solution Sales Account Manager - IoT

Vodafone
01.2017 - 10.2018

Customer Support Engineer

P.I.Works
05.2013 - 01.2017

Teaching Assistant

İSTANBUL Kültür University
12.2011 - 05.2012

Education

MsC - Management Engineering

Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2013 - 01.2018

Electronic Engineering - undefined

İstanbul Kültür University
Istanbul
01.2008 - 01.2013

Erasmus programme

Fonty's Hogescholen
Eindhoven
01.2010 - 01.2011

Skills

    Sales&Businees Development

    Sales Enablement

    Regional Sales

    C-Level Engagement

    Procurement

    Contract Management

    International Connectivity & DC Products

    Stakeholder Management

Certification

Miller Heiman

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/30/89

Timeline

Wholesale Data International Sales Manager

Vodafone
03.2022 - 02.2023

Linkedin Selling into industries: BlockChain Basics

05-2021

Linkedin Selling into industries: BlockChain: Beyond The Basics

05-2021

Miller Heiman

12-2020

Linkedin Learning Cloud Computing: Core Concepts

08-2020

Linkedin Networking Foundations: Networking Basics

08-2020

Linkedin Selling into industries: Telecommunications

05-2020

National Account Manager

Vodafone
10.2018 - 03.2022

Solution Sales Account Manager - IoT

Vodafone
01.2017 - 10.2018

Customer Support Engineer

P.I.Works
05.2013 - 01.2017

MsC - Management Engineering

Istanbul Technical University
01.2013 - 01.2018

Teaching Assistant

İSTANBUL Kültür University
12.2011 - 05.2012

Erasmus programme

Fonty's Hogescholen
01.2010 - 01.2011

Electronic Engineering - undefined

İstanbul Kültür University
01.2008 - 01.2013

OTTs&Hyperscalers Sales Manager

Vodafone
4 2023 - Current
Musa KabakciInternational Sales Manager | Turkiye, Iraq, ME