Alev Candan
AC Consulting | Freelance Business Consultant
Experience
May 2015 - Present
9 years 10 months Germany
Freelance Business Consultant
AC Consulting
- Providing Turkish suppliers with business coaching to help them enhance their processes and boost their competitiveness in the European market
- Conducting in-depth research on the Turkish market and the demand for various products
- Building a network of suppliers and buyers in Turkey, Germany and Spain
- Identifying potential clients in the target market and approaching them with a proposal
- Facilitating negotiations between suppliers and buyers to reach mutually beneficial agreements
- Managing contracts and ensuring that all parties fulfill their obligations
- Developing and implementing business development strategies to improve the competitiveness of Turkish suppliers in the European market
- Supporting Turkish suppliers in entering the European market, including product certification and compliance with regulations
- Providing sales and marketing support to Turkish suppliers, including product positioning, pricing and promotion
- Keeping track of market trends and opportunities and providing market intelligence to Turkish suppliers
Sep 2013 - Aug 2016
3 years Germany
Sales Manager
KPI Wall GmbH
- Developed relationships with C-level executives
- Generated business leads and acquired new clients from various sectors such as Automotive, E-commerce & Marketing
- Acted as a trusted advisor & business partner for existing and prospective clients
- Created and sustained board level relationships with clients and prospects with the goal to generate further business opportunities
- Managed European accounts, SMEs, large & multinational companies, and increased customer satisfaction to 100%
Commercial Director & Board member
CNI Charity Network International
Summary
Extensive knowledge of KPI management acquired during 3-years at KPI Wall. Established record of building strong client connections with companies such as Coca-Cola and Volkswagen, emphasizing proficiency in producing results and fostering long-lasting relationships.
- Resilient
- Well organized
- Able to work under pressure
- Collaborative
- Teamplayer
- Goal-focused
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Turkish
Advanced
Education
Sep 2013 - Aug 2016
Tomorrow University
Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Technology · Berlin, Germany
Jan 2011 - Apr 2012
Dublin Business School
International Business (semester abroad) · Dublin, Ireland
Sep 2010 - Sep 2013