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Mert Aktan

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Export Area Manager in international B2B sales who secured USD 350,000 in export orders during a Latin American business trip.

Turkey
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At Kutlusan Kafes Ekipmanları A.Ş., I visited Latin American egg producers and poultry companies to assess investment plans, technical requirements, and export sales opportunities. I also represented the company at regional industry events and developed its export sales pipeline.

At Genmot End. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti., I traveled across six Latin American countries to visit customers and develop export opportunities. Signed proforma invoices supported USD 350,000 in orders during that business trip.

At ECA Valf Sanayii A.Ş., I managed international valve sales across several markets and an export portfolio generating approximately €60 million in annual revenue. I also coordinated customer complaint investigations with the quality department and prepared annual sales budgets with the planning department.

Across my export roles, I’ve worked with OEM customers, distributors, pricing and contract negotiations, and international order and logistics processes. I hold an MBA and have used SAP Business One, SAP MM, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Netsis.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

KA

Export Area Manager

Kutlusan Kafes Ekipmanları A.Ş.

Jun 2026 - Nov 2026 (5 months)

Managed export sales and business development across Latin American markets, conducting customer visits and representing the company at trade fairs. Worked towards achieving a regional sales budget of USD 3 million for 2026.

CA

Export Area Manager

Cemer Kent Ekipmanları A.Ş.

Jan 2026 - Jun 2026 (5 months)

Developed sales initiatives and prepared sales plans to strengthen market presence and support export revenue growth. Analyzed market trends and collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve customer relationships.

EA

Export Sales Specialist

ECA Valf Sanayii A.Ş.

Jun 2016 - Jul 2022 (6 years 1 month)

Managed international sales of valve products across multiple countries, handling a portfolio generating approximately €60 million in annual revenue. Coordinated with quality department to resolve customer complaints and prepared annual sales budgets.

KA

Export Sales Specialist

Kaleseramik Çanakkale Kalebodur Seramik San. A.Ş.

Jul 2015 - May 2016 (10 months)

Managed export sales of ceramic tiles and sanitaryware across Western Hemisphere and Asia-Pacific markets. Coordinated order lifecycle, shipments, and customer claims, and provided sales support.

GT

Export Sales Responsible

Genmot End. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.

Oct 2014 - Apr 2015 (6 months)

Completed a one-month business trip across Latin America to visit customers and develop export opportunities, securing orders totaling USD 350,000. Prepared export shipping documents and coordinated weekly international shipments.

AA

Export Sales Responsible

AST Otomotiv A.Ş.

Feb 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year 7 months)

Prepared export sales documentation and conducted market research to identify prospective customers. Coordinated import of product samples and participated in business development trips to international trade fairs.

Export DocumentationMarket Research
Trade Fair Participation
Import Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

EH

Elginkan Holding

Professional Workshop Certificate, Professional Development

2021 - 2021

Attended professional workshops on time management, sales & marketing, KAIZEN, and stress management in 2021.

TM

TÖMER

Intermediate Spanish Certificate, Spanish Language

2013 - 2013

Completed intermediate Spanish language training at TÖMER in 2013.

Dokuz Eylul University logoDU

Dokuz Eylul University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration

2009 - 2013

Grade: 3.39 / 4.00

Pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a GPA of 3.39 out of 4.00.

IC

Izmir Chamber of Commerce

Foreign Trade Certification, Foreign Trade

2011 - 2011

Completed Foreign Trade Certification from Izmir Chamber of Commerce in 2011.

Izmir University of Economics logoIE

Izmir University of Economics

Bachelor's Degree, Economics

2005 - 2009

Grade: 3.38 / 4.00

Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics with a GPA of 3.38 out of 4.00.

SS

Searcy High School

High School Diploma, High School

2004 - 2005

Participated in a one-year student exchange program at Searcy High School in Arkansas, USA.

TL

TED Özel Aliağa Lisesi

High School Diploma, High School

2001 - 2004

Grade: 4.45 / 5.00

Completed high school education with a GPA of 4.45 out of 5.00.

MN

Mavi Nota

Piano Certificate, Music

1998 - 1998

Completed piano training at Mavi Nota in 1998.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Availability

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Location

Turkey

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Salary expectations

400k+ TRY

Job categories

Export Sales Specialist
International Sales Manager

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