Company
Dipl.-Ing. Ayhan Balku
Basic
Angestellt, VP Sales Western Europe // Managing Director D/A/CH, Powell Software Deutschland GmbH
Köln, Germany
About me
Senior Sales Executive possessing 20+ years of accomplished sales records. I am a passionate professional with proven record of success to extend existing business or developing new business. Known for delivering and sustaining revenues in a competitive environment. Special focus on SaaS, Solution Selling, driving sales campaigns, forecasting, and analysis along with expertise in account acquisition and retention. With my power, passion, and empathetic leadership, I can level up any unit/company to the next level. • 20+ years experience in mid-size and large enterprise units. • PROVEN TRACK RECORD of SUCCESS in mid-sized and enterprise organization • Business Planning, Development & Tracking • Consistently exceeds annual targets • C-level Presentations & Negotiations • Ability to work in a fast-paced, competitive, and demanding environment • Excellent communication and networking skills • Significant network of contacts and credibility in the region that can be instantly leveraged
Timeline
Professional experience for Ayhan Balku
Current 3 years and 1 month, since Jul 2019
VP Sales Western Europe // Managing Director D/A/CH
Powell Software Deutschland GmbH
2 years, Jul 2019 - Jun 2021
Managing Director D/A/CH
Powell Software Deutschland GmbH
5 years and 6 months, Jan 2014 - Jun 2019
Trusted Advisor | Business Development | Director
Avanade Deutschland GmbH - ein Joint Venture von Accenture & Microsoft
- Business Development (DAX Customer/Large) - New customer acquisition and development (Up / Cross- Selling) - Managing and closing complex sales-cycles with large enterprise accounts
2 years, Dec 2015 - Nov 2017
Trusted Advisor | Business Development | Group Manager
Avanade Deutschland GmbH - ein Joint Venture von Accenture & Microsoft
1 year and 11 months, Jan 2014 - Nov 2015
Trusted Advisor | Business Development | Manager
Avanade Deutschland GmbH - ein Joint Venture von Accenture & Microsoft
5 years and 11 months, Feb 2008 - Dec 2013
Sales Manager
Sycor IQ Solutions GmbH (SYCOR Gruppe)
Business Development, Neukundenakquise, Leadgenerierung, Crosseling
3 years and 3 months, Nov 2004 - Jan 2008
Sales Manager
SalesBridge GmbH
Business Development, Pionierarbeit, Neukundenakquise, Leadgenerierung,
1 year and 11 months, Dec 2002 - Oct 2004
Inhaber
BalKom
Geschäftprozessanalysen und Projektmanagement.
1 year and 1 month, Nov 2001 - Nov 2002
Consultant
viaLog
Projektmanagement in der Planung und Inbetriebnahme von Logistikzentren.
1 year and 9 months, Jan 2000 - Sep 2001
Projektleiter
TDS Consulting
Organisation/Koordination von Vertriebs- und Projektplanungen (ERP).
Educational background for Ayhan Balku
4 years and 1 month, Oct 1995 - Oct 1999
Logistik
Fachhochschule Lippe & Höxter
Languages
German
First language
English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent