Ziya Cosar

Senior Commercial Manager at Genba Digital

Ziya Cosar has extensive work experience in business development and commercial management roles.

In 2023, Ziya worked at Genba Digital as a Senior Commercial Manager and a Business Development Executive. Prior to that, in 2022, they were a Business Development Executive at Azerion.

From 2021 to 2022, Ziya worked at CM.com, first as a Business Development Manager - Eastern Europe & Turkey, and later as a Business Development Manager - Turkey HUB. In these roles, they focused on understanding clients' business drivers and needs, conducted demos, and successfully closed deals. Ziya also engaged with different personas and achieved buy-in from various stakeholders.

In 2019 and 2020, Ziya was a Co-Creator at Upositive, a wellness marketplace startup. Ziya was responsible for monetization, technology, and digital marketing.

Ziya began their professional career at IBM in 2011. From 2015 to 2020, they held various roles, including Digital Account Manager, Interim Enterprise Account Manager, and Online Commerce Representative - Client Success. Ziya also worked as a Business Partner Representative, responsible for managing relationships with IBM business partners and ensuring their knowledge base was up to date.

Ziya Cosar's education history begins in 2007 when they enrolled at Baskent University. Ziya pursued a degree in Management Information Systems and successfully completed the program in 2011. During their time at Baskent University, Ziya participated in an exchange study program at Dalarna University from 2009 to 2010. At Dalarna University, they focused on Computer Science and Management Science.

In 2012, Ziya attended the IBM Global Sales School, where they completed a Sales School program. This experience enhanced their knowledge and skills in sales.

Apart from their formal education, Ziya also obtained various certifications related to their career at IBM. In 2018, they completed the IBM MEA Galaxy Emerging Talent Acceleration Program and the Travel & Transportation Industry Foundations certification. Additionally, they hold certifications in Agile Practitioner and Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner, although the specific dates of completion are not provided.

Overall, Ziya Cosar has a background in Management Information Systems, with additional studies in Computer Science and Management Science. Ziya'seducation also includes specialized training in sales through the IBM Global Sales School and multiple certifications obtained during their career at IBM.

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Timeline

  • Senior Commercial Manager

    April 1, 2023 - present

  • Business Development Executive

    March, 2023