Ali Aksakal

Commercial Executive at Microsoft

Greater Istanbul

About

Extensive knowledge on Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions covering a wide array of customers from different industries & geographies (Finance, Manufacturing, Retail and Public Sector) with strong networking & communication skills.

Experience

  • Microsoft (11 yrs 11 mos)
    • Deal Manager
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Commercial Executive
      Aug 2018 - Jan 2026 · 7 yrs 6 mos

      •Work with numerous sellers both internally and externally to position the value of MS cloud solutions. •Take active part in deal discussions of sales teams and design enterprise grade, cloud ready offerings according to customers' needs. •Contribute to Commercial Sales Community by sharing insights and exchanging ideas in Licensing Summits and Roadshow activities.

    • Licensing Sales Specialist
      Sep 2016 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs

      • Took part in cloud transformation projects of our customers in Enterprise Commercial and Public Sector. • Worked in alignment with key stakeholders from different functions to meet customer demands regarding enterprise licensing solutions. • Organized training sessions both internally (new hires) and externally (partners). • Guided sales team on compliant sales deal execution.