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Sahar Farhat

Sahar Farhat

Istanbul

Summary

Experienced Business Analyst adept at driving revenue growth and optimizing performance. Skilled in sales strategy, data analytics, and market insights with over four years of experience. Proven track record in enhancing client satisfaction, increasing lead conversions, and reducing project delivery time. Strong background in sales, marketing, and business development. Ready to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Business analyst

ESKA Yazılım ve Danışmanlık A.Ş
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
  • Updated and developed scripts and queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by 25% with Odoo solutions, aligning IT solutions with business requirements
  • Increased lead conversions by 17% through process mapping and software applications integration
  • Reduced project delivery time by 15% with hybrid Scrum/Kanban, ensuring efficient system tests
  • Cut task resolution time by 40% with Kanban boards, facilitating data entry processes
  • Expanded services into untapped regions by conducting market research
  • Boosted lead generation by 20% through customer segmentation
  • Designed tiered pricing model, increasing annual revenue by 12%
  • Optimized profit margins by 8% through sales data analysis
  • Improved conversion rates by 18% by monitoring KPIs and adjusting strategies
  • Optimized data access and storage to improve performance of analytics systems

Business Development Associate

Werner Electric
10.2022 - 09.2023

Pioneered data and business analytics at Werner Electric's Turkey office, driving market growth:

  • Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
  • Conducted extensive market research, resulting in 20% increase in leads and 15% market share expansion, aligning with business requirements and process mapping.
  • Represented company at trade fairs, elevating brand recognition by 30% and ensuring customer-facing exposure.
  • Developed data-driven sales strategies, increasing revenue by 25%, customer retention by 20%, and planning for growth.
  • Optimized pricing and profit margins through competitor analysis and configuration adjustments.
  • Implemented digital marketing initiatives, boosting website traffic by 40%, online leads by 25%, and commercial insurance exposure.
  • Provided real-time translations, enhancing communication and market reach, while maintaining customer-facing approach.
  • Boosted revenue by bringing in and cementing relationships with new clients and optimizing servicing of existing customer accounts.

Business Analyst

Nislo Research
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Led project to optimize marketing strategy for three key projects, resulting in increased customer engagement and conversion rates.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research, identifying lucrative segments and driving revenue growth.
  • Developed tailored marketing strategies, increasing lead generation by 30%.
    • Implemented efficient data scraping model, enhancing CRM data extraction by 40%.
    • Created daily dashboard with Power BI and Google Data Studio, boosting sales team performance by 25%.
    • Utilized IT Business Analysis for data-driven decision-making, reducing marketing expenses by 15%.
    • Proficient in HTML and Google Data Studio, facilitating streamlined data interpretation.
    • Received accolades for impactful analytical models and dashboards.
    • Acknowledged for adept database management, increasing operational efficiency by 20%.
    • Contributed to 20% increase in sales productivity and project completion rates.
  • Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations

Business Strategy and Sales Analyst

Smart Trade
09.2020 - 04.2022

As a Business Strategy and Sales Analyst at Smart Trade, I drove business growth and sales success through data-driven analysis and strategic planning, leveraging expertise in market analysis, risk management, and sales optimization

  • Delivered key metrics for sales, credit, and warranties to drive success of business.
  • Led comprehensive market analysis and process mapping, resulting in a 15% market share increase while ensuring alignment with business requirements and attention to details
  • Successfully mitigated risks and guided strategic decision-making, leading to a 20% profitability boost, incorporating scripting skills and data flow diagrams
  • Utilized historical data for targeted sales strategies, achieving a 25% increase in revenue, and optimizing indexes for improved performance
  • Defined KPIs and release notes, improving performance visibility and reducing sales cycle times by 30%
  • Identified process improvements and commercial insurance considerations, enhancing customer relationships and boosting retention by 20%.

Junior ERP Project Manager

Digi-dev: Consulting And ERP Development Office
02.2019 - 05.2020

As ERP Project Manager at Digi-Dev, I spearheaded business growth in the French, Belgian, and Swiss markets

  • Managed prospecting, negotiation, and project management, fostering seamless client-programmer communication for Odoo ERP solutions while maintaining a customer-facing approach.
  • Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
  • Expanded client base by 20% in the first year through effective underwriting and technical documents.
  • Identified and implemented cost-saving measures in IT projects.
  • Achieved 95% client satisfaction as primary liaison, ensuring alignment with business requirements and workflow rules
  • Provided strategic advice in initial client meetings for tailored solutions, incorporating stored procedures and technical documents
  • Employed agile methodologies, cutting delivery time by 15% and enhancing workflow efficiency
  • Conducted regular sprint planning and stand-up meetings, using Scrum/Kanban boards for transparency and collaboration
  • Held sprint reviews for iterative updates and continuous improvement
  • Maintained a 98% on-time payment rate, enhancing financial stability and client trust.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.

Digital Account Associate

Digi-dev: Consulting And ERP Development Office
10.2017 - 02.2019

As a Digital Account Associate at Digi-Dev, I developed tailored marketing strategies for D2C clients, driving growth and fostering client relationships

  • Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
  • Crafted customized strategies, boosting engagement by 30% and conversion rates by 20%
  • Oversaw acquisition and retention campaigns, increasing retention rates by 25%
  • Achieved 95% client satisfaction through consistent engagement
  • Identified target accounts, leading to a 15% increase in client acquisition
  • Facilitated impactful meetings, resulting in a 10% increase in contract closures
  • Forged partnerships, increasing revenue by 20%
  • Improved campaign ROI by 20% through KPI analysis
  • Managed D2C campaigns, increasing effectiveness by 30%
  • Implemented e-commerce optimization, raising conversion rates by 25%.

Education

Master of Science - Big Data Analytics and Management

Bahcesehir University (BAU)
Istanbul, Turkey
10.2021

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil - Marketing

Higher Institute of Management
Tunisia
11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Higher Institute of Management
Tunisia
07.2017

Skills

  • Data Analytics
  • Sales Strategy
  • Market Research
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Visualization
  • Business Process Mapping
  • Ability to Adopt and multitask
  • Project Management
  • Predictive modeling
  • Operations analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Agile Methods
  • Gap analysis

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
French
Advanced
C1
Turkish
Upper intermediate
B2

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Strategic Business analyst

ESKA Yazılım ve Danışmanlık A.Ş
09.2023 - Current

Business Development Associate

Werner Electric
10.2022 - 09.2023

Business Analyst

Nislo Research
03.2022 - 08.2022

Business Strategy and Sales Analyst

Smart Trade
09.2020 - 04.2022

Junior ERP Project Manager

Digi-dev: Consulting And ERP Development Office
02.2019 - 05.2020

Digital Account Associate

Digi-dev: Consulting And ERP Development Office
10.2017 - 02.2019

Master of Science - Big Data Analytics and Management

Bahcesehir University (BAU)

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil - Marketing

Higher Institute of Management

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Higher Institute of Management
Sahar Farhat