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Onur Öncan

@onurncan

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I grow export sales and manage end-to-end foreign trade across international manufacturing markets.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to support a company’s international growth through export sales, business development, distributor management, and end-to-end foreign trade operations.

I've built nearly 10 years of export sales, business development, and foreign trade experience across manufacturing markets. I manage international customer relationships, develop new business, and coordinate export activity from quotation to after-sales support.

At Abdülkadir Özcan Otomotiv Lastik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., I identify overseas clients, negotiate offers and contracts, monitor markets, and coordinate orders through production, shipment, payment, and delivery. I also represent the company at international exhibitions and support sales-target planning.

Previously at Adore Mobilya and Gürgenler, I worked with retailers, wholesalers, chain stores, suppliers, freight forwarders, logistics firms, and internal finance and production teams. I handled import/export documentation, tenders, procurement, customs and payment-related processes, and trade-regulation compliance.

I've managed a customer portfolio of approximately USD 5 million across Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Greece, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and the Gulf region. With C2 English and a background in international relations, I help companies build durable international customer relationships and grow in global markets.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Export Sales Representative

Abdülkadir Özcan Otomotiv Lastik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Feb 2023 - Apr 2026 (3 years 2 months)

Identified and established relationships with new clients abroad, managed existing client relationships, and coordinated the entire export process from order confirmation to shipment. Represented the company at international exhibitions and conducted market research to monitor competitive activities.

Export Sales Customer Relationship Management Market Research International Trade Negotiation Logistics Coordination

Export Sales Representative

Adore Mobilya Sanayi ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş.

Oct 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Export Sales Customer Relationship Management Market Research International Trade Negotiation Logistics Coordination

Foreign Trade Representative

Gürgenler İnşaat ve Tesisat Malzemeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.

Oct 2016 - Oct 2020 (4 years)

Managed import/export operations, coordinated with freight forwarders and logistics firms, and prepared commercial and shipping documents. Acted as a point of contact for international clients, conducted market research, and ensured compliance with trade regulations.

Import Export Operations International Sales Logistics Coordination Trade Compliance Market Research Procurement

Translator

US Embassy in Turkey

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Translated written content including articles and newspaper columns from Turkish to English.

Translation Turkish To English Translation Writing

Translator

Freelancer

Jan 2007 - Dec 2018 (11 years 11 months)

Translated written content such as books, articles, opinion columns, websites, marketing material, and technical manuals. Edited and proofread translations and conducted research to better comprehend terminology and cultural references.

Translation Editing Proofreading Research

University Research Assistant

Middle East Technical University

Feb 2008 - Aug 2013 (5 years 6 months)

Conducted research, reviewed literature, prepared research materials, and collected data. Organized the department's annual international conference and managed student registrations and administrative tasks.

Research literature review Data Collection Event Organization Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Middle East Technical University

PhD Level Research, Sociology

2011 - 2016

Grade: 3.81

PhD level research in Sociology, focusing on social movements, sociology of religion, secularization, social theory, ideology and discourse. Completed PhD level course requirements and passed the PhD qualifying exam.

Middle East Technical University

Master's, International Relations

2007 - 2009

Grade: 3.79

Master's degree in International Relations, focusing on international political economy, international trade and politics, globalization, and social movements. Thesis on 'Neoliberalism and the alternative globalization movement'.

Middle East Technical University

Undergraduate, International Relations

2003 - 2007

Grade: 3.47

Undergraduate degree in International Relations, covering international politics, globalization, Turkish foreign policy, and international political economy.