Gokay Karabulut
About Gokay Karabulut
Gokay Karabulut is a Senior Deals Desk Manager at RingCentral, where he has worked since 2022 in London, England. He has a strong background in deal desk management and information technology, with extensive experience in the UCaaS and CCaaS industries.
Work at RingCentral
Gokay Karabulut has been serving as the Senior Deals Desk Manager for the EMEA region at RingCentral since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing complex deals and ensuring efficient deal processes within the organization. His position is based in London, England, where he applies his extensive experience in the Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) industries.
Previous Experience at 8x8
Prior to his current role, Gokay Karabulut worked at 8x8 in various capacities. He began as a UK & EMEA Deal Desk Administrator in 2018, where he contributed for six months. He then progressed to the role of UK & EMEA Deal Desk Team Lead from 2019 to 2020, followed by Deal Desk Manager - EMEA from 2020 to 2021. His final position at 8x8 was Sr. Manager, Deal Desk - EMEA, which he held for four months in 2021 before transitioning to RingCentral.
Background in Customer Support and Marketing
Before his tenure at 8x8, Gokay Karabulut worked at C. Aiano & Sons as a Customer Support and Marketing Executive from 2017 to 2018. This role provided him with foundational skills in customer relations and marketing strategies, which have complemented his subsequent positions in deal desk management.
Education and Expertise
Gokay Karabulut studied at Kingston College, where he earned a BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma in Creative Media Production from 2011 to 2013. He furthered his education at Westminster Business School, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Management from 2013 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in managing complex deals in the technology sector.
Career Progression in Deal Desk Management
Gokay Karabulut has a history of progressively responsible roles in deal desk management, indicating a strong career trajectory in this field. His extensive experience in the UCaaS and CCaaS industries is evident in his current position, where he leverages his background in information technology to manage intricate deal processes effectively.