Mehmet Karakus
About Mehmet Karakus
Mehmet Karakus serves as the Head of Sales at IOMETE since 2023 and is an Angel Investor and Board Advisor at Plastiks.io since 2020. He has a strong background in sales and management, having previously held key roles at Deel and Freshy Store.
Work at IOMETE
Mehmet Karakus has been serving as the Head of Sales at IOMETE since 2023. In this role, he has developed the entire B2B go-to-market strategy, which includes business development, sales, partnerships, and marketing. He manages the complete sales cycle, utilizing both inbound and outbound strategies. His expertise encompasses discovery, product demonstrations, proof of concepts, negotiations, and closing deals. Additionally, he has implemented various sales and marketing tools, including Hubspot, Amplemarket, Apollo, Clay, SalesNav, Loom, and TLDV, to enhance operational efficiency.
Experience at Plastiks.io
Since 2020, Mehmet Karakus has been involved with Plastiks.io as an Angel Investor and Board Advisor. His role in this organization has allowed him to contribute to strategic decisions and support the growth of the company. Based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, he has leveraged his experience in sales and management to provide valuable insights and guidance.
Professional Background
Mehmet Karakus has a diverse professional background. He was a Founding GTM member at Deel, where he contributed to the company's rapid revenue growth from $1M to $100M ARR in just 18 months. He also served as the Founder and CEO of Freshy Store from 2019 to 2020. His earlier experience includes working as an Assistant Manager for Startups at Seed&Click and co-founding the TBS Trading and Investment Club at Toulouse Business School - Barcelona.
Education and Expertise
Mehmet Karakus studied at TBS Education, earning a Bachelor's degree in International Management from 2017 to 2020. He also attended EF International Language Campuses, where he studied English Language and Literature and achieved an EFSET Certificate C2. Currently, he is studying at Alchemy University, focusing on Javascript, Solidity, Smart Contracts, and Web3 technologies, which include blockchain and decentralized applications development.
Sales and Marketing Skills
Mehmet Karakus possesses extensive skills in sales and marketing. He has expertise in managing the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to closing deals. His experience includes implementing various sales and marketing tools to optimize processes and drive results. His strategic approach to sales has been demonstrated through his roles in previous companies, where he built and executed effective go-to-market strategies.