İlke Kider
About İlke Kider
İlke Kider serves as the Distribution Channel Sales Manager at Phoenix Contact in Istanbul, Türkiye, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in marketing and sales management, having held various positions at Siemens and Schneider Electric over a career spanning more than two decades.
Work at Phoenix Contact
İlke Kider has been serving as the Distribution Channel Sales Manager at Phoenix Contact since 2021. In this role, Kider is responsible for managing distribution channels and enhancing sales strategies within the organization. Based in Istanbul, Türkiye, Kider has contributed to the company's growth and market presence over the past three years.
Previous Experience at Siemens
Before joining Phoenix Contact, İlke Kider worked at Siemens for a total of 15 years in various roles. Kider served as the Head of Marketing from 2017 to 2021, leading marketing initiatives in Istanbul. Prior to that, Kider held the position of Sales & Product Marketing Manager from 2007 to 2017, and worked as a Site Manager for one year in 2004. Kider also gained experience as a Project Engineer from 2001 to 2004.
Experience at Schneider Electric
İlke Kider worked as a Product Manager at Schneider Electric from 2005 to 2007. In this role, Kider was involved in product management activities, contributing to the development and marketing of electrical products in Istanbul. This experience added to Kider's extensive background in sales and marketing within the engineering sector.
Education and Expertise
İlke Kider holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. Kider achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marketing/Marketing Management from Yeditepe University, completing the program from 2015 to 2022. Kider also earned an MBA in Marketing/Marketing Management from Boğaziçi University in 2007. Additionally, Kider holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Dokuz Eylül University, completed in 2000, and studied Computer Sciences at Ege University from 2000 to 2003.
Skills and Competencies
İlke Kider possesses strong skills in numerical analysis and pricing strategy, enhancing sales and marketing efforts. Kider's strong communication skills contribute significantly to relationship management, facilitating effective collaboration with clients and stakeholders. Kider emphasizes continuous personal improvement in both engineering and social sciences, reflecting a commitment to professional development.