NECDET BURAK TAN
SALES PROFESSIONAL
Kocaeli
Summary
Enthusiastic Sales and Customer Service professional with expertise in communication and negotiating. Driven to provide superior quality customer service. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention and revenue. Highly adept at training, managing, coaching and mentoring sales and customer service associates with talent for interacting with staff at all levels of organization and public.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
International Sales Specialist
ÖZTREYLER
Gebze, Kocaeli
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Conduct research to identify potential international markets and customer segments in 16 countries
- Analyse market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape
- Develop market entry strategies and identify opportunities for growth
- Develop and implement sales strategies tailored to specific international markets
- Set sales targets and objectives for different regions
- Create pricing strategies and negotiate contracts with international clients
- Build and maintain strong relationships with international clients and partners
- Provide excellent customer service and support to ensure client satisfaction
- Address and resolve any issues or concerns raised by clients
- Coordinate with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of products to international customers
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, export/import laws, and customs requirements
- Manage documentation and paperwork required for international transactions with key customers; namely Spectronic Bulgaria, Kurum International Albania and various firms in Burkina Faso.
- Monitor sales performance and track revenue and profitability from international markets
- Prepare sales reports and forecasts for management review
- Handle currency exchange and payment terms with international clients.
Executive Assistant
Sepaş
İzmit, Kocaeli
01.2018 - 11.2023
- Prepare and edit documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence
- Maintain and organize files, both electronic and physical
- Act as a point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams and external partners.
Translator
Freelancer
Istanbul
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Focused more on technical, subtitle, and literal translation.
Contracted Teacher
Arel University Prep School
Zeytinburnu
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Worked as a contracted teacher with prep school young adult students.
Contracted Teacher
Kemerburgaz University Prep School
Fatih
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked as a contracted teacher with prep school young adult students.
English Class Teacher
Boğazhisar Schools
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Conducted lessons in secondary school (grades 6 and 7)
- Applied MEB English curriculum
- Experienced parent guidance and student consultancy
- Prepared relevant material appropriate for the age group.
Contracted Teacher
Kültür University Prep School
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Worked as a contracted teacher with prep school young adult students.
English Teacher
English Council Bakırköy Branch
Sisli
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Carried out lessons for working adults and university students in a regular language class environment
- Used technical devices such as projectors, smart boards, and computers for English education and practiced the application of Hi-Tech
- Conducted game club activities.
English Teacher
British Culture Kadikoy Branch
Kadikoy
01.2010 - 03.2011
- Head Teacher
- Prepared material sources of each level for teachers, provided reading materials and further grammar materials for the students, and organized regular meetings
- Presented the Common European Language Framework principles to familiarize other teachers with it
- Monitored native speaker teachers' curriculum and materials for the speaking classes of B1 and B2 level students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting
Beykent University
Istanbul, 34 01.2006 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Taylors College – University of Sydney Foundation Programme
Sydney 01.2005 - 01.2006
Some College (No Degree) -
CET (Centre For English Teaching)
Sydney 01.2004 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Izmit Anatolian High School
İzmit, 41 01.2000 - 01.2004
Skills
MS Office
Adobe
MS Projects
Client Relations
Inquiry Handling
Relationship selling
Needs Assessment
Sales expertise
Sales Reporting
Technical Support
FLUENT IN ENGLISH
SAP, CANIAS
Conferencesworkshops
- Understanding Children’s Behaviors: How Prevention and Intervention Programs Help Teachers Manage Challenging Behaviors in Classroom, Assist. Prof.Dr.MineGol-Guven (2009)
- Ethnolinguistic Identity and Vitality: Focus on Minorities, Prof.IteshSachdev (2010)
- A Cognitive And Neurobiological Account Of Becoming Bilingual, Prof.Dr.CemALPTEKiN (2010)
- “Beter” or “Better”? Getting to Know NLP, the Art of Excellence, Assist. Prof.Dr.BenaGül PEKER (2010)
- Integrative Activities for Young Learners', Assist. Prof.Dr. Z. Muge TAVIL (2010)
- Reeding and Righting Creatively, Assist. Prof.Dr.BenaGül PEKER (2010)
- 3rd International ELT Students Conference: “ The Power of Collabration: Turning from Theory to Practice in ELT”(2012)
- 7TH International ELT Conference Theme: CEFR – From a Teaching to a Learning Curriculum Beykent University(2013)
Languages
Turkish
Native language
Turkish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2
French
Elementary
A2
References
- Burak Şahin, Sales Manager, Öztreyler
- Hakan Çağrı Poyraz, CEO, SEPAŞ ENERJİ
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Sivas
- Date of Birth: 10/16/85
Interests
Reading, Swimming, Trekking, Photography, Theather
Timeline
International Sales Specialist
ÖZTREYLER
12.2023 - 07.2024
Executive Assistant
Sepaş
01.2018 - 11.2023
Contracted Teacher
Arel University Prep School
01.2016 - 06.2017
Contracted Teacher
Kemerburgaz University Prep School
09.2015 - 01.2016
English Class Teacher
Boğazhisar Schools
07.2014 - 06.2015
Contracted Teacher
Kültür University Prep School
01.2014 - 06.2014
English Teacher
English Council Bakırköy Branch
01.2013 - 01.2014
Translator
Freelancer
01.2012 - 01.2018
English Teacher
British Culture Kadikoy Branch
01.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting
Beykent University
01.2006 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Taylors College – University of Sydney Foundation Programme
01.2005 - 01.2006
Some College (No Degree) -
CET (Centre For English Teaching)
01.2004 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Izmit Anatolian High School
01.2000 - 01.2004