Welcome to my profile!
My name is Salim, and I am a Turkish-speaking business consultant. I have a career in business spanning over 20 years. While the majority of this experience is in finance, I have also worked in procurement and international trade. The companies I have worked for were mostly international firms, and I have been involved in numerous projects such as company acquisitions, audits, taxation, ERP implementations, feasibility studies, product and market research.
I am a certified public accountant (CPA) in Türkiye and hold a master’s degree in International Business from the University of Greenwich, London.
For the past 3 years, I have been working as a business consultant, supporting my clients in areas such as business planning, finance and accounting, budgeting, investment projects, due diligence, taxation, international trade, e-commerce, government incentives, and procurement studies. Additionally, thanks to my extensive network, I provide sourcing agent services for all sectors across Türkiye.
If you would like to receive information and support regarding any commercial matters related to Türkiye, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
You can find the areas I can support you with below.
MANAGEMENT
Business Plan,
Company Set Up,
Mergers & Acquisitions,
Due Diligence
FINANCE
Finance & Accounting,
Budget & Reporting,
Feasibility Report,
Company Reviewing
TAX
E-COMMERCE
FOREIGN TRADE
Procedures, Logistics, etc..
SOURCING
Product sourcing agent and sector analyses (any sector in Türkiye)
INCENTIVES & GRANTS
Kind Regards,
Salim
Business Consulting
Finance
Accounting
Budget
Financial Reporting
Internal Auditing
Company Valuation
Ecommerce
Market Analysis
Logistics Management
Product Sourcing
Importing & Exporting Data
Supplier Search
Supply Chain Management
Due Diligence
Wholesale
Channels of Distribution
Industry Knowledge
Mergers & Acquisitions
Investment Preparation
Fikret B.
Mersin, Turkey
$50/hr
4.9
63 jobs
Stop Guessing Your Supply Chain. Verify Before You Buy.
Finding suppliers is easy. Finding reliable suppliers—and knowing they can actually deliver—is where experience makes the difference.
With nearly 30 years of experience in international procurement, sourcing, and import/export, I help manufacturers, importers, distributors, and consulting firms make better purchasing decisions and reduce sourcing risks.
My work goes far beyond supplier research. I support clients throughout the procurement process—from identifying and verifying suppliers to commercial negotiations, shipment coordination, and export documentation review.
How I Can Help
• International Supplier Sourcing
• Identify qualified manufacturers and exporters worldwide
• OEM & private label sourcing
• Factory selection based on your technical and commercial requirements
• Supplier Verification & Trade Intelligence
• Verify suppliers using international trade databases and customs records
• Analyze shipment history and export activity
• Identify original manufacturers and reduce sourcing risks
• Competitor supplier research and supply chain mapping
• Procurement Support
• RFQ management and quotation comparison
• Commercial negotiations
• Supplier communication and follow-up
• Purchase order coordination
• Shipment follow-up
• Export documentation review
• Import & Export Support
• HS Code classification support
• Customs documentation guidance
• Trade compliance support
• Tariff and duty research
Industries
I have managed sourcing and procurement projects across a wide range of industries, including:
• Chemicals & Petrochemicals
• Industrial Products
• Metals & Raw Materials
• Agricultural Commodities
• Food Ingredients
• Consumer Goods
• OEM Manufacturing
Trade Intelligence
Whenever appropriate, I use professional international trade databases such as Volza, Big Trade Data, Trade Map, and other customs data sources to verify suppliers, analyze global trade flows, and identify actual exporters before making recommendations.
Recent Project Experience
Recent assignments have included:
• Managing international procurement of chemical raw materials for a Turkish importer.
• Sourcing industrial products for a Romanian importer from multiple manufacturers in Turkey and China.
• Coordinating supplier negotiations, shipment consolidation, freight forwarding, and export documentation.
• Conducting supplier verification and trade intelligence research using international customs databases.
Working Together
Whether you need support with a single sourcing project or ongoing procurement activities, I can work as your outsourced procurement partner and help you make informed purchasing decisions while reducing sourcing risks.
If you're looking for an experienced procurement professional—not just someone who searches the internet for suppliers—I would be happy to discuss your project.
International Business
Importing & Exporting Data
Product Sourcing
Supplier Search
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Regulatory Compliance
Competitor Research
Vendor Management
Alibaba Sourcing
Contract Manufacturing
Private Labeling & White Labeling
Vendor Verification
Supplier Development
Vendor & Supplier Outreach
Import Procedure
Hakki U.
Istanbul, Turkey
$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Are you struggling to find reliable manufacturers in China or Turkey?
I help Amazon sellers, wholesalers, and brand owners find **verified suppliers**, **negotiate prices**, and **handle logistics** end-to-end.
With over 10 years of experience in international sourcing and freight coordination,
I specialize in:
✅ Product & supplier research
✅ MOQ & price negotiation
✅ Verified factory outreach
✅ Customs & shipping management (Air/Sea/Courier)
✅ Quality control, packaging & compliance
💬 Languages: English, Turkish, Kurdish, Chinese (Basic)
🌎 Sourcing areas: Textiles | Consumer Goods | PVC | Electronics | Construction Materials
🔗 Let’s make your supply chain faster, safer, and more profitable.
International Business
Product Sourcing
Market Research
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Quality Control
Logistics Coordination
Light Project Management
Supplier Development
Vendor & Supplier Outreach
Product Research
Project Plans
Ali Burak T.
Ankara, Turkey
$10/hr
5.0
54 jobs
I am a Business Development and Operations Professional with over 15 years of experience supporting organizations across publishing, data management, recruitment, customer relations, business administration, and international business development.
My career has been built around helping businesses grow, improve operational efficiency, maintain high-quality data and documentation standards, and build strong relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders. I have worked with organizations serving international markets, including Europe, the United States, and Türkiye, giving me valuable experience in cross-cultural communication and global business operations.
Throughout my professional journey, I have managed and supported a wide range of business functions, including market research, lead generation, customer communication, CRM administration, data quality control, project coordination, reporting, documentation management, and process improvement initiatives.
I have extensive experience identifying potential business opportunities, researching target markets, locating decision-makers, and supporting B2B outreach campaigns. My work has involved helping organizations expand their networks, establish new partnerships, and improve their business development processes through structured research and relationship management.
In addition to business development activities, I bring a strong operational background. I have managed databases, maintained business records, coordinated internal workflows, supported management teams, monitored project progress, and ensured that business processes remain organized and efficient.
My publishing and editorial background has further strengthened my attention to detail, research capabilities, written communication skills, and quality control mindset. For many years, I have worked with content review, editing, proofreading, and publication-related processes where accuracy and consistency were critical.
I also have experience supporting recruitment activities, candidate research, database management, documentation review, and communication with applicants and stakeholders throughout various stages of the hiring process.
Key Areas of Expertise:
• B2B Business Development
• Market Research & Lead Generation
• Business Operations Management
• CRM Administration & Database Management
• Customer Relations & Client Support
• Data Quality Control & Research
• Reporting & Documentation Management
• Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
• Recruitment Support & Candidate Research
• Publishing, Editing & Proofreading
• International Business Communication
• Administrative & Project Coordination
I am known for being highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive. Whether supporting business growth initiatives, managing operational processes, maintaining data accuracy, or strengthening customer relationships, I focus on delivering reliable results while helping organizations operate more effectively and efficiently.
Market Research
Sales Development
Lead Generation
Telemarketing
Sales
B2B Marketing
Online Research
Microsoft Word
Administrative Support
Data Entry
Data Curation
Virtual Assistance
Data Scraping
Email Communication
Yagmur S.
Istanbul, Turkey
$15/hr
5.0
2 jobs
I help companies grow their international sales and manage relationships with global clients.
I have over 12 years of experience in international trade, logistics, and export sales. I’ve worked with international customers, distributors, and logistics partners, managing the sales process from first contact to delivery.
I can support your business with:
• finding and reaching out to new B2B clients
• managing communication with existing customers
• account management and ongoing client relationships
• market research and distributor search in new markets
• coordinating export orders and sales operations
I’m fluent in English and Turkish and comfortable working with international partners.
I’m mainly interested in long-term collaborations, where I can work as a remote member of your sales team and help grow your international client base.
Outside work I enjoy tennis, skiing, and fitness.
Sales & Marketing
Logistics Coordination
Virtual Assistance
Customer Care
Customer Development
Key Account Management
Ipek E.
Istanbul, Turkey
$25/hr
5.0
4 jobs
I work in trade intelligence and help companies find real importers and buyers using shipment data.
Instead of building generic lists, I focus on companies that are already active in global trade. This means you’re not reaching out randomly, you’re targeting companies that are actually buying or selling your product.
I’ve worked on projects across 20+ industries including automotive, machinery, food, chemicals, and more. My work usually involves:
* identifying active importers/exporters from trade data
* filtering companies based on relevance and activity
* finding decision-makers (procurement, purchasing, sales, operations, etc.)
* building clean, structured lists ready for outreach
I also have experience supporting export-focused companies with market research, competitor analysis, and B2B lead generation.
I focus on quality over quantity, clean data, relevant companies, and contacts you can actually reach. The goal is always to create something practical that can be directly used for sales and outreach.
If you’re looking for accurate trade data and a reliable way to find real buyers, I’d be happy to help.
International Business
Importing & Exporting Data
Market Research
Sourcing
B2B Lead Generation
Business Development
Competitive Analysis
Business Report
Data Sourcing
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