Berkay Topçu
About Berkay Topçu
Berkay Topçu is the Sales Operations Lead for the Gulf region at SC Johnson, based in Dubai, UAE. He has extensive experience in sales and finance roles across various companies in Istanbul, Turkey.
Current Position at SC Johnson
Berkay Topçu currently serves as the Sales Operations Lead for the Gulf region at SC Johnson. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, he has been leading sales operations since May 2021. In this role, he oversees regional sales strategies, coordinates operational activities, and works towards optimizing sales performance in the Gulf markets.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Before taking on his current role, Berkay Topçu held several key positions at SC Johnson in Istanbul, Turkey. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Local Key Accounts Manager, managing key accounts and fostering client relationships. Between 2018 and 2020, he worked in Sales Analysis & Planning, focusing on sales data and strategic initiatives. Prior to these roles, he served as an AR Senior Associate from 2017 to 2018, handling accounts receivable.
Experience at Mondelēz International
Berkay Topçu gained significant experience in financial and credit management during his tenure at Mondelēz International in Istanbul, Turkey. He worked as a Customer Finance Specialist from 2016 to 2017, managing customer financials and ensuring fiscal compliance. From 2015 to 2016, he held the position of Credit Management & Collection Analyst, where he focused on credit risk and collections.
Educational Background
Berkay Topçu holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from Sabanci University, completed between 2013 and 2014. He also holds a BA in Economics from Yildiz Technical University, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. His educational journey began at Burak Bora Anadolu Lisesi, where he studied from 2003 to 2007, followed by earlier education at Özel Bilfen Koleji.
Early Career and Internships
Early in his career, Berkay Topçu accumulated diverse experience through various roles and internships in Istanbul, Turkey. He worked as an Equity Research Intern at IS Investment for two months in 2014, and as a Finance Analyst at Mey Icki from 2012 to 2013. His initial industry experiences include an internship at Aygaz Doğal Gaz A.Ş. from 2009 to 2010, where he gained insights into the natural gas sector.