Yilmaz Kilic - Interim Manager - Partner Management

Q: Where is Yilmaz based?

Yilmaz is based in Nordenham, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Yilmaz speak?

Yilmaz speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Yilmaz have?

Yilmaz has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Yilmaz has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that Yilmaz may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Yilmaz's latest experience?

Yilmaz's most recent position is Interim Manager - Partner Management at Sky Deutschland GmbH .

Q: What companies has Yilmaz worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Yilmaz has worked for Sky Deutschland GmbH and VFT GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Yilmaz most experienced in?

Yilmaz is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Media and Entertainment , and Information Technology . Yilmaz also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Yilmaz most experienced in?

Yilmaz is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Marketing , and Project Management . Yilmaz also has some experience in Strategy , Product Development , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Yilmaz worked in recently?

Yilmaz has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas has Yilmaz worked in recently?

Yilmaz has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service , Operations , and Project Management .

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Nordenham, Germany

Experience

Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

1 year 4 months

Germany

Interim Manager - Partner Management

Sky Deutschland GmbH

Responsible for the commercial B2C success of SKY/WOW marketing through telecommunications partners.
Creating annual and quarterly plans.
Developing and implementing strategic measures, including campaigns, pricing, and products, to achieve marketing goals through telco partnerships.
Managing key telecommunications partners in Germany.
Achieved 140% of marketing targets to plan (14 months).
Exceeded marketing targets for four consecutive quarters.
Established a meeting structure for internal coordination and external partner management.
Planning and conducting quarterly business reviews.
Reporting and presenting results to C-level management.

Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year 7 months

Germany

Interim Manager Business Development

VFT GmbH

Business development and project management for setting up a company to process visa applications.
Initiated digitalization through e-commerce touchpoints, hotline, and retail.
Conceptualized and implemented a digital customer journey.
Set up a service hotline and built operating sites across the DACH region.
Responsible for recruiting and training staff.
Established seven locations in the DACH region with a total of 30 employees and 9,000 applications per month.
Developed the digital customer journey for appointment scheduling, document support, and post-application status checks.
Created a trilingual service hotline with self-service and service agents.
Optimized processes at locations to increase efficiency and reduce processing time.
Recruited, selected, trained, and led about 30 employees at locations and the service hotline.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

Germany

Interim Manager Business Development

Exaring AG

Technical and conceptual planning, implementation, and control of the B2C sales processes for the IPTV platform waipu.tv.
Built new sales channels, especially e-commerce and telesales, to tap into new B2C target groups.
Defined requirements and led projects for frontend and backend development.
Continuously improved and optimized sales methods and processes with performance tracking.
Initiated, developed, and implemented a go-to-market strategy.
Managed and optimized the interaction between digital sales and telesales.
Closed licensing deals with 30 TV channels and expanded with an international channel package.
Improved conversion by establishing a telesales channel and optimizing the digital and telesales interplay.
Designed the product program and actively acquired new content suppliers.
Achieved 30,000 new sign-ups in the first three months after product launch.

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

3 years

Germany

Head of E-Commerce & Telesales

Unitymedia GmbH

Held strategic and operational responsibility for the e-commerce and telesales channels in the network expansion division for B2C and B2B.
Developed and implemented customer experience/journey mapping for digital marketing.
Had full responsibility for designing, building, and systematically implementing a brand strategy.
Developed a go-to-market strategy for a secondary brand.
Successfully launched a second brand through a targeted go-to-market strategy and development campaigns.
Continuously optimized processes and increased efficiency through coordinated digital communication and sales measures.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

3 years

Germany

Managing Director

Vodafone powered Start-Up

Conducted continuous benchmarking, target group analysis, and market analysis to derive strategic B2C measures.
Built and expanded a customer base and partner network through alternative sales channels.
Initiated and managed an e-commerce sales platform.
Acquired and established a network of 1,000 partner hotels for SIM card distribution.
Generated increased revenue by mediating and successfully selling 60,000 prepaid cards directly to tourists.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

4 years

Germany

Director Business Excellence & Senior Business Planning Manager

Vodafone Deutschland

Developed and defined relevant B2C sales KPIs and calculated business cases for e-commerce marketing campaigns.
Identified new B2C marketing approaches, evaluated ROI, and derived suitable strategies.
Reported to senior management.
Provided functional and disciplinary leadership of expert teams using modern management methods.
Established, developed, and trained the Business Excellence department while leading staff.
Achieved 25% cost savings through digital optimization of commission models while maintaining sales volume.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

3 years

Germany

Founder

Interpad

Took overall responsibility for the product launch of a tablet PC, including entrepreneurial management and optimization of financial results.
Led technological development as well as operational and strategic project management.
Built an efficient B2C and B2B sales structure.
Established a partner network, achieved successful market positioning, and increased brand awareness.
Held full responsibility for financial planning and managed nine employees.

Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

3 years

Germany

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Airbus Deutschland GmbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment, Information Technology, Aerospace and Defense, and Professional Services.

Telecommunication

Media and Entertainment

Information Technology

Aerospace and Defense

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Sales, Marketing, Project Management, Strategy, Product Development, and Operations.

Sales

Marketing

Project Management

Strategy

Product Development

Operations

Summary

Experienced management professional with over 15 years of experience in marketing & sales, both in international corporations and dynamic start-ups. Responsible for extensive P&L areas in the double-digit million range. Specialized in business development and sales with strong skills in developing and implementing strategies that drive sustainable business success. Proven success in leading and motivating teams, combined with a strong focus on innovation and efficiency

Skills

Telecommunications
Media
Aircraft Manufacturing
Marketing & Sales
Business Development
Strategic Planning
Leadership
Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) – Very Good Knowledge

Languages

German

Native

Turkish

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2003 - Jun 2008

Cologne University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Industrial Engineering, focus on Business Organization & Management · Industrial Engineering, focus on Business Organization & Management · Cologne, Germany

Oct 1998 - Jun 2001

Airbus Germany

Training as an Aircraft Mechanic · Training as an Aircraft Mechanic · Nordenham, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Telecommunication 10 y

Avg length 2 y 8 m

Longest experience 3 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager - Partner Management, Interim Manager Business Development, Head of E-Commerce & Telesales

Main industries Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment, Information Technology

Main business areas Sales, Marketing, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

October 2024

Last Update

October 2025

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Where is Yilmaz based?

Yilmaz is based in Nordenham, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Yilmaz speak?

Yilmaz speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Yilmaz have?

Yilmaz has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Yilmaz has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Yilmaz may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Yilmaz be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Yilmaz would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager - Partner Management, Interim Manager Business Development, Head of E-Commerce & Telesales.

What is Yilmaz's latest experience?

Yilmaz's most recent position is Interim Manager - Partner Management at Sky Deutschland GmbH.

What companies has Yilmaz worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Yilmaz has worked for Sky Deutschland GmbH and VFT GmbH.

Which industries is Yilmaz most experienced in?

Yilmaz is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment, and Information Technology. Yilmaz also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Yilmaz most experienced in?

Yilmaz is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Project Management. Yilmaz also has some experience in Strategy, Product Development, and Operations.

Which industries has Yilmaz worked in recently?

Yilmaz has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Media and Entertainment.

Which business areas has Yilmaz worked in recently?

Yilmaz has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Yilmaz's education?

Yilmaz holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, focus on Business Organization & Management from Cologne University of Applied Sciences.

What is the availability of Yilmaz?

Yilmaz is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Yilmaz?

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