
Sevilay Belek
Business Development | Sales | Commercial | Key Account Manager Electrical Engineer (double major), MBA, MIS
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Paris, France
Mobilité : Paris, Lyon
Freelance
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Introduction
Results-driven business development and sales management professional with extensive experience in international engineering environments. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and securing high-value B2B contracts across the energy, industrial automation, digital transformation and information systems sectors. Expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, and complex contract negotiations. Collaborative leader with strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing decision-makers and communicating effectively across all levels within matrixed multinational organizations.
Expérience de travail
Managing Partner
SAY System Technology
janv. 2022 - Présent
4 ans 10 mois
Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, FR
– Delivering business development, sales and management consultancy services across energy, industrial automation, and digital transformation as well as information systems in international markets.
Business Developer (Interim)
SEGULA Technologies
janv. 2024 - janv. 2024
1 mois
Paris, France
Key Achievements: – Opened new strategic accounts in energy business, generated dozens of qualified leads for internal follow-up and increased company visibility and market presence. Main Responsibilities: – Define and implement the sales strategy to develop customer accounts – Analyze market developments to adapt service offerings – Establish relationships with the potential key customers
IoT Sales Manager
IAS - Industrial Application Software
janv. 2020 - janv. 2021
1 an 1 mois
Key Achievements: – Acquisition of new customer for IoT solutions integrated with ERP systems in plastic component manufacturing for the automotive and electronics industries. Main Responsibilities: – Driving sales opportunities for IoT solutions integrated with ERP systems in an Industry 4.0 environment through consultative selling. – Engaging key decision-makers from IT/OT teams to C-level executives and coordinated cross-functional teams (account management, pre-sales, partners) to successfully deliver IoT projects. – Analyze customer needs and conduct corresponding feasibility studies
Key Account Manager
ProManage
janv. 2019 - janv. 2020
1 an 1 mois
Key achievements: – Introduced the company to Toyota group and initiated a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) project for the steel service unit. Main Responsibilities: – Account management, business development, and proactive identification of sales opportunities for the digital transformation of discrete manufacturing systems through the implementation of IIoT and Manufacturing Operations Management (MES/MOM) solutions, as well as broader Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing applications, in connection with Machine Learning, AI, and AR technologies
Regional Sales Manager
Entek Otomasyon
janv. 2018 - janv. 2019
1 an 1 mois
Key achievements: – Raised awareness of functional safety standards and triggered new projects within a Toyota Group production facility, and supported delivery from site inspection through equipment setup and software implementation. – Successfully won back a key client (Corning), which is a global scale cable manufacturer, by replacing related products in the factory and influencing their OEM technical requirements. Main Responsibilities: – Generated leads, acquired new customers, and secured high-volume orders for functional safety systems and components within industrial automation projects, primarily targeting and serving automotive OEMs (Toyota, Ford, Hyundai, Renault, Fiat) and their affiliates, as well as Tier 1 suppliers.
Lead Technical Sales Manager
GE Grid Solutions
janv. 2015 - janv. 2017
2 ans 1 mois
Key Achievements: – Generated over 35 M EUR order intake within six months, representing 25% of the unit's annual target, by developing non-traditional markets and customers (Energinet- Denmark, REESpain, CEM Macau- China, EGAT- Thailand, Luz del Sur- Peru) – Secured a major contract with Ørsted (formerly DONG Energy) for the Hornsea Offshore Wind Farms Phase 1, involving 400 kV onshore and 220 kV offshore substations' power transformers and shunt reactors. Main Responsibilities: – Management of inquiry to order process for high voltage power transformers and reactors – Estimated cost calculation and conceptual planning of project execution at tender stage – Lead bid clarifications and contract negotiations with customers and partners – Coordination of internal functions (engineering, sourcing, planning, logistics, finance and legal departments) and conduction with stakeholders for appropriate bidding with correct contractual and commercial conditions in order to secure projects – Close follow-up of upcoming and ongoing opportunities and working closely with local sales organizations – Drive order to remittance handover process to project management, ensuring proper control of contractual requirements and commitments in case of order intake
Senior Sales Specialist
BEST Transformer
janv. 2011 - janv. 2015
4 ans 1 mois
Key Achievements: – Achieved 10 M EUR+ annual order intake from newly developed international markets – Successfully penetrated the Swedish market and established a long-term frame agreement with the leading utility in Northern Europe, based in Sweden (Vattenfall), leading to recurring business. – Secured a contract with a leading North European energy group based in Denmark (DONG Energy/ Ørsted) for the supply of 400 kV units to the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm UK, establishing the company's first reference project in the UK market. – Delivered one of the first exported 420 kV power transformer for the Midtfjellet Wind Farm (Norway), supporting international market expansion. – Significantly increased order volume from Danish transmission system operator Energinet, strengthening long-term business relationships and recurring revenue. Main Responsibilities: – In charge of Northern Europe regional sales management – Providing market intelligence and contribution to marketing activities – Business development and acquisition of new customers (utilities, EPCs, OEMs) – Key accounts and sales channels management – Proactively looking for new sales opportunities through the objectives of the company – Evaluation of request for quotations and making bid/ no-bid decision – Estimated cost calculation of manufacturing and project execution stages – Pricing with competitor benchmarking – Coordinating related functions for bidding properly – Negotiation on commercial matters and contractual terms – Follow-up offered projects until culmination of orders
Electrical Design Engineer
ABB
janv. 2009 - janv. 2011
2 ans 1 mois
Key Achievements: – Contributed to operational efficiency by implementation of new manufacturing techniques (e.g., simplified disc winding) at design stage, improving productivity cost-effectiveness. Main Responsibilities: – Design of power transformers according to technical specifications and applicable standards from bid to order delivery
Formation
University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne
Master's degree, Management of Information and Knowledge Systems (French)
2023 - 2025
2 ans 2 mois
Istanbul Technical University
Master of Business Administration, Executive MBA
2010 - 2011
1 an 1 mois
Istanbul Technical University
BS, Electrical Engineering
2005 - 2009
4 ans 1 mois
Istanbul Technical University
BS, Civil Engineering
2004 - 2008
4 ans 1 mois
Licences et certifications
Becoming Head of Sales: Developing Your Playbook
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Product Management Foundations
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Integrated QHSE Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001)- Internal Auditor
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Hiring and Developing Your Future Workforce
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Developing Executive Presence
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