Coskun Akkaya
Richmond Hill,ON
Summary
Entrepreneurial Flooring Sales Specialist with talent for maximizing profits through exceptional service and extensive knowledge. Decisive leader with a can-do attitude and 8 years of sales experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Flooring Sales Specialist
Alexanian Carpet And Flooring
2018.09 - Current
- Maintained in-depth understanding of all available brands and types of flooring available to customers.
- Assisted customers with selecting appropriate floor types and styles.
- Connected and dealt with designers and contractors to provide flooring for their projects
- Visited job sites and gave estimates for the flooring projects.
- Present quotations to the clients and negotiate if necessary to close the sales
- Followed up with customers to assess satisfaction, answer questions, and resolve concerns.
- Answered customer questions about products and services and built a relationship with them to get referrals
Overseas Sales Representative
ONPO MINING CO.
2016.12 - 2018.08
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Conducted research for the potential markets in the world for the building materials
- Managed customer accounts from order to delivery stage
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
- Connected overseas clients to promote the plaster products and increase the sales
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
Finance Assistant
The Turkish Fulbright Commission
2015.03 - 2016.12
- Found new vendors for the necessary services and supervised the contracts for the vendors.
- Did the daily financial activities as payments, preparing the vouchers etc.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
University Industry Collaboration Specialist
Bilkent University
2014.01 - 2014.12
- Searched the companies who does the R&D pro-jects, and willing to work with academicians
- Matched the companies with the right academicians and follow up for the projects
- Matched the companies with the right academicians and follow up for the projects. • Organized the university industry collaboration events and meetings.
Planning Specialist
TUV SUD Turkey
2011.03 - 2013.06
- Organized and planned audits for corporate clients
- Coordinated the audit and certification process between Germany and Turkey
- Prepared all the necessary documentation for the certification process for the clients
Customer Service Representative
TD Bank
2009.10 - 2010.09
- Recognized and responded to the customer's basic needs
- Identified opportunities to promote and provide advice on TD Canada products
- Responded to customer requests for products and services
Vice President of Campus
George Brown College St. James Campus
2008.06 - 2009.05
- Ensured that the interests of the students are upheld
- Met with the students to listen their concern and ideas and assisted students with the resolution of issues
- Organized and planned specific campus events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Anadolu University
Eskisehir, TURKEY06.2012
No Degree - Business Administration
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04.2010
Skills
- Sales and Promotions
- Closing Skills
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Meeting Sales Goals
- Business to business sales
- Building Customer Loyalty
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Flooring Sales Specialist
Alexanian Carpet And Flooring
2018.09 - Current
Overseas Sales Representative
ONPO MINING CO.
2016.12 - 2018.08
Finance Assistant
The Turkish Fulbright Commission
2015.03 - 2016.12
University Industry Collaboration Specialist
Bilkent University
2014.01 - 2014.12
Planning Specialist
TUV SUD Turkey
2011.03 - 2013.06
Customer Service Representative
TD Bank
2009.10 - 2010.09
Vice President of Campus
George Brown College St. James Campus
2008.06 - 2009.05
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Anadolu University
No Degree - Business Administration
George Brown College
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