Can BEZAL

Senior Category Manager (SVM) @ Amazon | Former Head of Global Sales | €100M+ P&L Leadership | International Growth Leader

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am a commercial leader with 15+ years of experience in international sales and category management, focused on building and scaling businesses across global markets. I have managed commercial operations exceeding €100M annually, leading growth across Europe, North America, and APAC. My core expertise lies in driving revenue growth, expanding into new markets, and managing complex P&L structures. In my previous role as Head of International Sales, I led international expansion, built and managed multi-layered teams, and took full ownership of a UK subsidiary as Interim General Manager. Currently at Amazon, I own category performance end-to-end, focusing on growth, vendor strategy, and data-driven decision-making. I’m particularly interested in leadership roles where I can drive commercial growth, scale operations, and build high-impact teams.

Experience

  • Senior Category Manager (SVM) at Amazon
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Managing Home Improvement category with full P&L responsibility • Driving revenue growth, pricing strategy, and vendor negotiations • Managing key vendors and optimizing category performance through data-driven decisions • Leading cross-functional initiatives across supply chain, marketing, and operations • Reporting to BU General Manager

  • Warmhaus (Full-time · 7 yrs)
    • Head of International Sales
      Jun 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Warmhaus is amongst Turkey's Top 500 Industrial Enterprises • Led international commercial operations exceeding €100M annual revenue across boilers, heat pumps, and radiators • Managed 6 direct / 14 indirect reports, overseeing sales, pricing, and business development • Acted as Interim General Manager of UK subsidiary, responsible for full financial, legal, and commercial operations • Drove international expansion and structured sales organization at scale • Reporting to Managing Director

    • Export Region Sales Manager
      Oct 2017 - May 2022 · 4 yrs 8 mos

      • Managed €20M+ revenue portfolio across Europe, North America, and APAC • Led market expansion in 15+ countries including UK, Germany, USA, and China • Oversaw all commercial and legal operations of UK subsidiary • SAP Key User & Turquality Key Contact • Reported to International Business Manager

  • Sales Manager | Europe at Ispak Flexible Packaging | Kibar Holding
    Oct 2015 - Mar 2016 · 6 mos

    • Led European expansion strategy targeting 10x growth (€10M → €100M) • Initiated €250M annual business pipeline (5x company turnover) • Managed €3.5M product segment (Aluminium Fin Stock) • Reported to Sales Director

  • International Sales Account Manager at Greif Flexible Products & Services
    Oct 2011 - Oct 2015 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Managed €5M international portfolio across NA, Europe, MEA & CIS • Led pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and product positioning • Developed go-to-market strategies and annual budgeting processes • Reported to VP & BU General Manager

  • Financial Executive at Bonfiglioli Riduttori
    Aug 2009 - Aug 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Managed financial reporting (cash flow, A/R, A/P, budgeting) and HQ (Italy) reporting • Supported controlling and reconciliation processes