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Nadir Aykut Uz

Business Development Manager
Fenerbahçe, Istanbul, Turkey

Summary

Result-oriented sales leader with 15+ years of experience and a proven track record of success in the energy industry across Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Currently serving as Territory Manager, consistently exceeding targets and driving revenue growth. Also contributing to the industry as Secretary General of the Energy Traders Association in Turkey, spearheading key initiatives to expand collaboration and market reach. Seeking a challenging leadership role in business development where I can leverage my sales expertise and strategic vision to contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking organization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Territory Sales Manager

Worthington Enterprises
06.2014 - Current
  • Territory Sales Manager responsible for Middle East, Africa and Asia markets for Worthington’s Sustainable Energy Solutions.
  • Recognized for increasing territory sales revenue by 81% (€ 4,81 million to €8,73 million) between FY2017 - FY2023.
  • Monitoring competitor activities within the territory, adjusting sales strategies as needed to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Coaching sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Demonstrating unwavering commitment to customer service, adding new customers while maintaining premium service levels with existing accounts.
  • Actively monitoring order to cash process, voice of customer data, customer claims and sales of slow-moving goods.

Secretary General

Energy Traders Association
01.2024 - Current
  • Developing and implementing ETD's strategic plan in consultation with the Board of Directors.
  • Responsible of the day-to-day operations of ETD, including managing staff, developing and implementing programs, and organizing events.
  • Managing ETD's finances, including developing and monitoring the budget, fundraising, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Representing ETD to its members, the government, and the public, including serving as the primary spokesperson for the association.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and other energy trading associations.
  • Actively contributing to the development of a liberalized and competitive energy market in Turkey by staying informed about industry trends and advocating for supportive policies.

Sales and Marketing Coordinator

GCC Certification
08.2012 - 05.2014

Sales & Marketing Coordinator of Certification and SHE divisions of the company.

  • Enlarged existing customer base from 20 to 100 new accounts through networking and telemarketing.
  • Developed marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives. Managed advertising and promotional activities of organization.
  • Diversified market segments and customer base, created company awareness to both pre-certified and non-certified customers.
  • Established trade contacts, offers, negotiation on cooperation conditions.
  • Coordinated and mentored account managers and lead auditors.

Account Manager

Kordsa Global
12.2008 - 06.2012

EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Account Manager, responsible for sales activities of Turkey, Germany and Egypt industrial sites.

  • Negotiated regional agreements with 2 major global customers of company. Achieved 3% revenue growth with Bridgestone (8kton/year, $35 million sales) in 2012, and achieved 5% revenue growth with Pirelli (5kton/year, $23 million sales) in 2011.
  • Improved sales activities of 30 accounts in region by utilizing CRM database.
  • Managed regional account teams, consisting of customer sales representatives and technical engineers.
  • Prepared Account Game Plans, budgets and reports.

Education

Master of Science - Energy Technology Management

Sabancı University
Turkey
04.2001 -

MBA - Business Management

Bilgi University
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Management And Business Administration

Sabancı University
Istanbul, Turkey
10.2003 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Management

Universidad De Guanajuato
Mexico
09.2002 - 05.2003

High School Diploma -

Eyuboglu High School
Istanbul, Turkey
09.1995 - 06.2002

Skills

    Sales Management

    Sales closing

    Strategy

    Indirect Channel Management

    Business Development

    Leadership & Management

Interests

Love to cycle whenever sun shines

Lego technic and model kits building

Watching action and fiction movies

Reading management books and novels simultaneously

Drumming

Courses

Politics and Economics of International Energy - Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po)

Timeline

Secretary General

Energy Traders Association
01.2024 - Current

MBA - Business Management

Bilgi University
09.2017 - 01.2019

Territory Sales Manager

Worthington Enterprises
06.2014 - Current

Sales and Marketing Coordinator

GCC Certification
08.2012 - 05.2014

Account Manager

Kordsa Global
12.2008 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Management And Business Administration

Sabancı University
10.2003 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Management

Universidad De Guanajuato
09.2002 - 05.2003

Master of Science - Energy Technology Management

Sabancı University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Eyuboglu High School
09.1995 - 06.2002
Nadir Aykut UzBusiness Development Manager