Mehmet Okan Altan, Regional Business Development and Account Manager

Mehmet Okan Altan

Regional Business Development and Account Manager

Euromonitor International

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, German
Experience
22 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 4 Months

Regional Business Development and Account Manager at Euromonitor International
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since June 2020

Euromonitor International is the world's leading independent provider of strategic market research. Market research solutions and research expertise covers a robust range of B2C and B2B industries. Analysis on thousands of products and services around the world. (SaaS)

• Managing Regional (MENAT) and Global Accounts (Banks, Consultants, Agencies)
• Responsible of Business Development in United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Turkey (Banks, Investment Banks, Private Equities, Venture Capitals, Consultants, Agencies)
• Pre-Post M&A, IPO Research, Brand Positioning, Competitive and Market Analysis, Supply Chain and Distribution Product Positioning, Analyze Market Context, Identify Global Business Trends, ..

Commercial / Finance Manager at CSI Commissioning For Electromechanical L.L.C.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2019 to June 2020

Commissioning Services International is located in UAE, Qatar, KSA, and Egypt with an experience in Commissioning Management, Facility Management, Testing and Balancing, Fit Out and Contracting

• Commercial Project Management and Controlling of plan/actual deviations on project level, update of project calculation, timely invoicing and follow up of payments
• Contract and Subcontractor/Vendor Management including contract reviews, commercial analysis of customer / supplier contracts for claim / variation order potential
• Reviewing the cash flow and reporting on monthly/quarterly basis
• Prepare project financial reports in order to ensure accurate forecasting and appropriate identification
• Prepare, negotiate and amend terms and conditions of quotations, pre-bid agreements, contracts,
purchase orders and sub-contractor agreements
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures to ensure effective administration of contractual and
commercial matters to maximize the financial recovery and profits
• Managed Account, Administration and Human Resources Divisions team of 7 members

Regional Sales Manager at PollrichDlk Middle East DMCC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2013 to October 2019

Middle East Branch / Subsidiary Office of PollrichDlk Fan Factories (Germany) and Representative Office of Hurner-Funken Group (Germany) located in Dubai / United Arab Emirates

• Budgets achieved with %25 average Growth every year and reached %20 of Head Office Turnover
• In charge of Business Development and Management of sales-related activities, assigning and monitoring agents/distributors in GCC Region (UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, KSA), Iran and India
• Conduct regular visits, presentations and trainings to the Customers / Contractors (EPC / MEP projects / sub-contractors / main contractors) Clients, Consultants and Distributors / Agents
• Define and implement sales plans / budget ( B2B and B2C) and monitor the performance of sales team members, agents and distributors
• Negotiate Prices, Payment Terms, Contracts, decision maker and authorized signatory for Trade Finance (Letter of Credits, Remittances, Bonds), Agreements ext.
• Reporting regularly (Financials, P&L, Budget, Quotations, Orders) to CEO Head Office - Germany
• Company Representative in Dubai Turkish Businessmen Association
• Company Representative in German-Emirati Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK)
• Projects Ref: Riyadh Metro (4, 5m Euro); Dubai Metro (1m Euro); Sharjah-Khorfakkan Tunnels (3m Euro); Abu Dhabi Airport Car Park (200k Euro); Dubai Airport Car Park (50k Euro); Bahrain City Center Car Park (250k Euro); Borwin3 Oil & Gas (225k Euro); Fakeeh Hospital (250k Euro); ext.

Sales And Business Development Manager at Ekin Proje-International Gulf Mechanical FZC
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • May 2007 to May 2013

Construction Materials Trading Company of Ekin Proje in SAIF Zone

• The sales budget achieved with more than 10 Million USD
• Establish the business plan, customer relations, marketing and sales strategies, define and implement sales plans/goals (EPC / MEP projects/contractors, consultants)
• Negotiate Prices, Payment Terms, Contracts and Agreements ext. Review and follow up Letter of Credits (more than 10 Million USD Letter of Credit), Remittances, Bonds, Bank Guarantees ext.

Commercial / Finance Manager at Ekin Proje
  • Qatar - Doha
  • May 2007 to April 2013

The MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) / EPC Sub-Contractor of New Doha International Airport and Qatar Education City Convention Center. Total contracts value is more than 350 Million USD

• Decision maker and authorized signatory for Financial Tasks (Cash Flow, Trade Finance (150 Million USD Letter of Credit to more than 100 suppliers in 6 years), Bank Guarantees, Counter Guarantees, Coordinate the approval and administration of Bonds, Investment of Funds)
• Managed Administration and Accounting Departments with a team of 8 members
• Prepare project financial reports in order to ensure accurate forecasting and appropriate identification and management of risk and opportunities
• Prepare, negotiate and amend terms and conditions of pre-bid agreements, joint venture agreements, main contracts, supply agreements and sub-contractor agreements
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures in order to ensure effective administration of contractual, commercial matters related to the contracts and other suppliers of goods, services in order to maximize the financial recovery and profits.
• Company Representative in Turkish Businessmen Association Qatar

Sales Manager at Troy Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2006 to April 2007

Building Materials Trading Company located in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Turkey

• The sales budget achieved with 500k USD
• In charge of Business Development and Management of sales-related activities, assigning and monitoring agents/distributors in UAE
• Negotiate Prices, Payment Terms, Contracts and Agreements ext.
• Establish the business plan, customer relations, marketing and sales strategies, define and implement sales plans/goals (EPC / MEP projects/contractors, consultants)
• Reporting regularly (Financials, P&L, Budget, Quotations, Orders) to CEO Head Office

Export Sales Manager at Inka Fixing Systems
  • Türkiye - Istanbul
  • August 2003 to September 2006

The market leader and the major supplier of hanger and supports systems for the multinational companies.

• Export Sales Manager for Russian, Caucasus, Central Asia, Middle East, East European Markets & MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) / EPC Sub-Contractors
• Identify and appoint the right-fit distributors and/or channel partners in the assigned markets.
• Improve the distributor, wholesaler and customer relations and preparing the CRM reports
• Regularly visit the markets to understand the company's position, ensuring that clear business objectives and KPI’s are achieved.
• Manage customer relationships with the distributors/agents and senior level contacts
• Budgeting, forecasting, controlling and evaluating the sales figures monthly/quarterly/annually
• The Turnover increased yearly %30 for the Country Markets and %90 for the Direct Sales to the MEP/EPC Sub-Contractor Companies
• The Sales Budget achieved above 4 Million Euro for the year 2005
• Projects Ref: Dubai Palm Island Shoreline Residences (1m Euro); Cairo Airport (1m Euro); Moscow International Business Center (1m Euro); Doha Beverly Hills Tower (200k Euro)

Logistics Executive at Terzioglu Holding
  • Türkiye - Istanbul
  • December 2001 to August 2003

The market leader and the major supplier for the multinational companies.

• Planning, organizing, directing and evaluation the supply chain/logistics operations
• Arrange domestic / international shipments and organize all the related documents
• Implement the Barcoding System with the new stock control software
• Supervise orders and arrange stocking of raw materials and equipment to ensure they meet needs
• Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements
• Keep logs and records of warehouse stock, executed orders etc.
• Execute logistics plan to move products and packages to reach destinations on schedule
• Review freight rates and other transportation costs to keep working costs low

Education

Diploma, German
  • at Berlitz
  • September 2018
Diploma, International Business
  • at Istanbul University
  • October 2003

Foreign Trade, Export-Import Certificate

Bachelor's degree, Economics
  • at Uludag University
  • August 2000
High school or equivalent, Economics and Business
  • at Gokdil High School
  • January 1995

Specialties & Skills

Trade Finance
Business Development Manager
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
FINANCE
MANAGEMENT
PROFIT AND LOSS
MICROSOFT OFFICE
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
BUDGETING
Experience in Construction and Building Materials
Managing Contracts
Achieving Sales Target
Opening New Markets
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Knowledge in Finance
TRADE FINANCE
Opening New Clients
Orders Vs. Sales Rate
Achieving Collection Target
Achieving GP Targets
Knowledge in Accounts

Languages

English
Expert
German
Beginner
Turkish
Native Speaker

Memberships

The German-Emirati Joint Council Industry & Commerce (AHK)
  • Company Representative
  • May 2013
Dubai Turkish Businessmen Association
  • Company Representative
  • May 2013

Hobbies

  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving