Cihan Taştan

Bis 2024, B2B Sales Specialist, KSH GmbH
Abschluss: Bachelor of Engineering, Suleyman Demirel University
München, Deutschland

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Global Sourcing
International sales
Sales & Marketing
ERP systems
Procurement
Supplier Management
Strategic sourcing
Supply Chain
Logistics
Marketing
Industrial Engineering
Inside Sales
MS Office
English Language
digital marketing
Market Research
Material Procurement
Customer Relationship Management
Procurement strategy
Sales management
CRM Systems
Salesforce
IFS Applications
Supply Chain Management
Management
Export
Import
Foreign trade
Documentation
Marketing strategy
Contract Management
Negotiation
Procurement Controlling
Supplier selection
Contract Negotiation
Negotiation skills
Sales talent
Technical Knowledge
Team work
Leadership skills
Lead Generation
Technical purchasing
Procurement Planning
Export processing
Customs clearance
Key Account Management
Microsoft Excel
Supplier Evaluation
Cost reduction
Procurement Process
Wholesale
Customer care
willingness to travel
Customer orientation
Organizational skills
willingness to learn
Strategic mindset
Technical Sales
Freight Forwarding
Procurement Market Analysis
Automation
Project Management
German
Sales experience
Project Procurement
HubSpot

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Cihan Taştan

  • Bis heute 8 Jahre, seit Mai 2018

    Independent B2B Sales & Trade Consultant

    Project-based Consultancy - Freelance

    - Supported 6+ client companies across industrial manufacturing and SaaS sectors with sales development and trade operations, contributing to new market entries in EMEA - Managed cross-border commercial coordination including partner outreach, proposal preparation, and export documentation - Provided operational support for import/export coordination, customs documentation, and freight logistics - Notable clients: Piramide Group BV (aluminium & glass, Benelux), Uniwish Technology (SaaS), Onedio A.Ş.

  • 5 Monate, Juli 2024 - Nov. 2024

    B2B Sales Specialist

    KSH GmbH

    - Built and maintained customer database through market research and CRM tools - Acquired 15+ new B2B clients within 4 months through cold outreach, email campaigns and LinkedIn, demonstrating ability to adapt quickly to local German market expectations - Automated lead generation and prospecting workflows to accelerate outreach

  • 1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Dez. 2022 - Feb. 2024

    Export Sales & Operations Manager

    Akasya Cam A.S.

    Turkish float glass processor and exporter producing insulated, tempered, laminated glass. - Managed export sales across EMEA, building long-term client relationships - Controlled budgets, prepared competitive commercial proposals, and ensured cost efficiency - Sourced production line equipment and raw materials, coordinated import/export operations, managing international freight and customs documentation end-to-end - Represented company at international trade fairs and conducted on-site customer visits

  • 4 Monate, Sep. 2022 - Dez. 2022

    AFM Sales Responsible

    Ibras Kaucuk Automotive A.S.

    Turkish OEM automotive spare parts supplier, exporting to 47 countries and ISO/IATF-certified. - Managed EMEA export accounts with annual sales exceeding €3 million, maintaining strong distributor relationships to drive growth - Processed orders via ERP systems with full customs compliance - Delivered technical and post-sales support, resolving customer issues promptly - Coordinated logistics for 200+ global shipments

  • 7 Jahre und 6 Monate, März 2015 - Aug. 2022

    Technical Sales and Procurement Specialist

    Tekon Teknolojik Ltd. Sti.

    Industrial automation and electronics manufacturer providing tools and control systems for global markets. - Developed distributor network across the EMEA, handling commercial negotiations, and technical after-sales support - Managed import/export operations with trade compliance - Built a supplier network across China and EMEA for electronic components, managing vendor evaluations and procurement contracts - Conducted targeted digital marketing campaigns to generate leads for industrial product lines

Ausbildung von Cihan Taştan

  • 2009 - 2014

    Industrial engineer

    Suleyman Demirel University

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    C1 (Fließend)

  • Türkisch

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

  • Deutsch

    B1-B2 (Gute Kenntnisse)

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