Burak Batmaz, Ph.D.

Pricing and Distributor Development @ SKF Group | Sales Excellence

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Experienced business leader with 15+ years in driving revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence across industrial sectors. Proven track record in leading multi-million-euro projects, optimizing pricing strategies, and managing P&L to deliver sustainable profitability. Skilled in building high-performing teams and executing market expansion strategies in competitive environments. I specialize in driving sales growth, leading digital transformation initiatives, and developing distributor channels to maximize market reach and profitability. Skills: Sales Growth, Revenue Growth, Sales Leadership, Digital Transformation, Distributor Channel Development, Business Development P&L Management, Business Development, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Economics, Pricing Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Feel free to connect or contact me at [email protected]

Experience

  • SKF Group (11 yrs 6 mos)
    • Pricing and Distributor Development
      Feb 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

      • Drive sales growth and profitability through strategic distributor management. • Design and implement distributor incentive programs to boost engagement and performance. • Expand the distributor network and optimize channel effectiveness for market share growth. • Lead segmentation strategy; set targets and deliver accurate forecasting. • Integrate digital tools (VMI, API, Buy-Online) to enhance efficiency and scalability. • Develop new business opportunities and identify high-potential markets for expansion. • Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitor strategies to guide decision-making. • Align regional execution with global strategy and corporate objectives. • Provide leadership across sales and channel teams to drive performance and innovation. • Build and refine sales strategies; track KPIs to ensure operational success. • Define marketing strategies with strong Sales–Marketing alignment for sustainable growth. • Strengthen relationships with key accounts to secure long-term partnerships.

    • Sales Manager, Direct & Indirect Channel
      Dec 2018 - Feb 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      • Increased sales and profitability through strategic initiatives and process optimization. • Developed and executed sales strategies to drive revenue growth and market expansion. • Collaborated across departments to align strategies and support business objectives. • Provided guidance and best practices to enhance sales effectiveness and efficiency. • Prepared accurate sales forecasts and managed reporting processes. • Analyzed KPIs and implemented corrective actions to improve performance. • Streamlined and optimized sales processes for maximum efficiency and impact. • Enhanced customer satisfaction through tailored solutions and feedback mechanisms. • Negotiated contracts and supported successful deal closures. • Stayed informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to guide decisions.

    • Distributor Development Manager, Indirect Channel
      Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 · 2 yrs

      • Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program, improving collaboration and optimizing inventory turnover across 55 vendors. • Designed and launched distributor incentive program with performance-based bonuses, boosting engagement and productivity. • Coordinated local sales activities aligned with marketing strategies to maximize impact. • Revamped customer feedback process, leveraging insights from 55 distributors to enhance service offerings and increase satisfaction by 20%. • Developed strategic sales approach targeting high-potential market segments, improving conversion rates significantly.

  • Istanbul Regional Sales Engineer at SCHUNK - Superior Clamping and Gripping
    Aug 2011 - Jan 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Schunk is a global technology group specializing in high-tech materials, machines, and systems. They are renowned for their expertise in clamping technology, gripping systems, and automation solutions. • Found new customers and improve relationship with existing customers and distributors

  • Industrial Engineer at Star Grup Cam İşleme Ürünleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş
    Nov 2010 - Jul 2011 · 9 mos

    • Star Grup is one of the leading glass processing companies in Turkey. • Drove manufacturing processes. • Improving performance. • Making daily plan for producing and quality departments