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Oussama Oufdil

Portrait of Oussama Oufdil

International sales & business development · MENA and Africa markets

Istanbul, Türkiye hello@oussamaoufdil.com +90 534 249 73 98 linkedin.com/in/oufdil oussamaoufdil.com

Open to International sales, export and business development roles. Türkiye, MENA, remote or EU relocation.

Summary

I sell Turkish healthcare and consumer products into international markets.

About a decade in pharmaceutical, medical device and cosmetics sales and business development in Türkiye, with a MENA-focused network.

I open markets, find distributors and handle negotiations in Arabic, Turkish, English and French.

Today I run 2o Consulting, my independent trade brokerage, sourcing and project-finance screening practice.

Key results

  • 214% of Q4 sales targets achieved through strategic account management, generating $1M+ in individual account revenue.
  • Built and managed a $7M+ international portfolio across MENA, Africa, Asia and Latin America.
  • Generated 150+ qualified B2B leads at international trade fairs (Arab Health, CPhI Milan, Medica).
  • Launched market entry initiatives in the Dominican Republic, UAE, KSA and Morocco.
  • Expanded the distributor network across 12+ countries in MENA and Africa.

Experience

Founder & Managing Consultant

08/2024 – Present

2o Consulting · Istanbul, Türkiye

  • Advise Turkish, European and MENA companies on market entry, distributor identification and partnership structuring.
  • Facilitate cross-border trade in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices and industrial products.
  • Provide market intelligence on regulation, competition and pricing across UAE, KSA, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya.

International Key Account Manager

07/2022 – 08/2024

Polifarma Pharmaceuticals · Istanbul, Türkiye

  • Led international business development and key accounts for a Turkish pharmaceutical exporter.
  • Led field missions, including a Dominican Republic initiative that established hospital partnerships.
  • Represented the company at Arab Health, CPhI Milan and Medica.
  • Negotiated with distributors, hospitals and procurement departments. Supported regulatory onboarding in new territories.

International Sales Specialist

02/2019 – 07/2022

Turkuaz Medical & Cosmetic · Istanbul, Türkiye

  • Built a client portfolio across Africa, the Middle East and Asia for a medical device and cosmetics manufacturer.
  • Generated leads and converted high-value key accounts.
  • Managed the full client lifecycle: development, onboarding, quarterly business reviews and retention.
  • Worked with product, quality and logistics teams to deliver on time.

Quality & Training Specialist

11/2015 – 02/2019

Turkuaz Medical & Cosmetic · Istanbul, Türkiye

  • Led ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 audits and compliance processes.
  • Developed technical files under EU MDR (Class IIa/IIb/III) for European market access.
  • Audited key suppliers and coordinated cross-border clinical trials.

Assistant Sales Manager

07/2013 – 11/2015

Turkuaz Medical & Cosmetic · Istanbul, Türkiye

  • Supported international sales operations, product development and marketing materials.
  • Translated customer presentations for international buyers.

Trade Fair Interpreter & B2B Facilitator

2010 – 2015

Freelance · Istanbul & Bursa, Türkiye

  • Facilitated B2B meetings in Arabic, Turkish, English and French at Turkish trade fairs.
  • Helped Turkish exporters build relationships with international customers.

Skills

Business development

MENA & Africa market entry · Distributor development · Partnership building · B2B sales cycles · Cross-border trade facilitation · Trade show representation

Industries

Pharmaceuticals · Medical devices · Cosmetics / FMCG · Industrial products

Markets & regulation

Cross-cultural negotiation · Regulatory navigation (MoH, customs, import) · Local market intelligence · ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 · EU MDR technical files

Systems

SAP Business One · Advanced Excel · CRM systems · MS Office

Languages

  • Arabic العربيةNative
  • Turkish TürkçeFluent
  • English Fluent
  • French FrançaisFluent

Certifications

  • ISO 13485:2016 Lead Auditor · STAREGISTER International
  • ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor · Kiwa Turkey
  • International Trade Payment & Delivery Methods · KOSGEB (ID 2014/195)

Education

  • BA, Computer Education & Instructional Technologies · Fatih University, Istanbul · 2011 – 2015
  • International Trade Specialist Program · Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ) · 2018 – 2019