Mert Bektas – Sales & Business Development Manager, Manay CPA

Mert Bektas

Sales & Business Development Manager

Experience 

Mert is a graduate from Yildiz Technical University with a BA in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. He continues Master of Business Administration at Gebze Technical University.

Mert began his career in automotive industry at Eku Fren as an engineer in quality department. He gained experiences in auditing and building a quality system in a company. After 2 years he got a promotion as a senior projects and methods engineer. He gained experience in project management, customer technical assistance, methods studies and cost breakdown & analysis. After 2 years he joined the sales team as a sales specialist. He has combined his technical background with customer services, pricing, potential customer studies for customers in Europe region and Original Equipment Manufacturers all around the world. This role enabled Mert to communicate, service and find solutions for the customers globally.

Role in Manay CPA

As Sales & Business Development Manager, Mert leads Manay CPA’s sales and business development team. He manages the sales process from first contact to signed engagement, guides and coaches the sales team, and works closely with the accounting and tax teams to match each client with the right services. Combining his engineering background with years of international B2B sales experience, he builds long-term relationships with entrepreneurs and businesses entering or growing in the U.S. market.

In Daily Life

Mert plays basketball and likes to watch NBA and NFL games. He loves to travel the world to learn about different cultures and cuisines. He also likes to go to rock concerts and music festivals. Cinema is a passion for him. Last but not least, he likes to read novels especially sci-fi classics.