Metin Paksever

Verantwortung für Key Accounts und kommerzielle Vereinbarungen im internationalen B2B-Umfeld (DACH, TR, MEA). Aufbau und Entwicklung strategischer Partnerschaften mit Fokus auf Umsatzwachstum und Marktanteile. Führung von Vertragsverhandlungen sowie Identifikation neuer Geschäftspotenziale. Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Sales, Produkt und Operations zur Umsetzung von Wachstumsstrategien.

• Responsible for strategic hotel partnerships across the DACH region. • Contributing to the GreenStay sustainability program, supporting CO₂ footprint classification of hotels.

• Contributed to the expansion of the HRS hotel partner network in Turkey from approx. 100 to over 6000 hotels. • Responsible for hotel contracting, partner acquisition and portfolio development in the Turkish market.

Responsible for regional tourism operations including hotel contracting, sales and operational coordination across the Bodrum region.

Managed regional tourism operations including hotel contracting, sales coordination and guest services across the Bodrum region, leading a team of 50+ staff. During a challenging financial period for the company, took responsibility for stabilizing operations, managing partner relations and resolving operational issues with hotels, suppliers and international tour operators.

Managed regional operations with full commercial and operational responsibility, leading a team of 80+ staff and overseeing hotel contracting, sales, operations and budget performance. Built strong hotel partnerships and successfully managed high-season guarantee contracts while protecting commercial performance.

Licensed professional tour guide in German and English, guiding international groups across major cultural and historical destinations in Turkey.

Supported regional tourism operations across the Bodrum region including hotel contracting, sales coordination and operational planning. Worked closely with the Regional Area Manager while supervising local teams and managing relationships with hotels and tourism partners.

Managed tourism operations serving approximately 30,000 international guests per year, including airport transfers, excursions and hotel tour sales coordination.

Co-founded a leather trading company, managing sourcing from tanneries and supplying production workshops.

Supervised construction of swimming pools, sewage treatment systems and HVAC installations across the Bodrum region.

Managed local tourism operations in Bodrum including tour organization, transfers and guest services while coordinating a small operational team. Worked independently in Bodrum while reporting to the regional manager based in Kuşadası.

Management Trainee

Freelance guiding and transfer support during university years for international tourists.

Focused on web design, basic programming and digital technologies.

Licensed professional tourist guide authorized to conduct guided tours in German, English and Turkish across historical and cultural destinations in Turkey.

Industrial Engineering graduate with focus on operations, business strategy and analytical decision-making.