Resume
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