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Work History
Education
Skills
Playing basketball, travelling, reading.
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ALPER ZOROĞLU

ALPER ZOROĞLU

Mechanical Engineer
ISTANBUL

Summary

I had totally around 20 years experience in Automotive sector. Having different responsibilities in this highly competitive multinational environment, I had the opportunity to develop my expertise and capabilities.

In my current position as the Regional Head of Fleet Business for the IMEA region, I am responsible for driving profitable growth with fleet customers across bus, trailer, and truck segments by strategically promoting ZF aftermarket products and solutions. This role enables me to deepen my understanding of sales business dynamics while applying practical sales strategies to expand market share and enhance customer satisfaction. I lead cross-functional teams and collaborate closely with sales, technical, and service networks to achieve business objectives.

I appreciate your consideration of my resume and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience and skills align with your needs in greater detail.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Regional Head of Fleet and Business Development

ZF Aftermarket Global, IMEA Region
01.2023 - Current

Responsible for overseeing fleet management operations across five zones in the IMEA region


  • Lead strategic identification and engagement of the largest truck and bus fleets within the subregion, driving targeted annual outreach to build and strengthen long-term relationships with key fleet customers.
  • Direct the collection and management of comprehensive fleet profiles, ensuring accurate and timely data uploads into ZF’s global system to enhance visibility and accessibility across the organization.
  • Analyze and map fleet spare parts and service sourcing behaviors to tailor ZF’s product and service offerings effectively.
  • Champion initiatives to increase ZF product awareness and expand share of wallet within identified fleets through the organization of product awareness sessions, technical training programs, and dedicated fleet events.
  • Promote and integrate ZF Pro Service Network capabilities by establishing and nurturing business relationships with fleet operators, identifying development needs, and facilitating service agreements that align with fleet requirements.
  • Enhance the presence and operational effectiveness of ZF’s distributor network within key fleet locations by identifying and addressing network development needs.
  • Monitor and influence fleet spare parts and vehicle procurement tenders by coordinating with regional sales, distributor networks, and OE sales teams to secure and increase ZF’s market share.
  • Identify and pursue additional business growth opportunities through the development of innovative product and service initiatives in collaboration with category and workshop teams.
  • Drive the achievement of incremental sales targets as established by the commercial vehicle business line regional fleet management.

After Sales Manager

ZF Services Turk, Türkiye/İstanbul
07.2010 - 01.2023
  • Managing and controlling of the following hosting topics with a team of 30 people;
  • OEM Customer Management
  • Solution execution management regarding the basic technical issues in the 0 km production line and in the field, and ensuring that the necessary actions are taken.
  • Service Network Management
  • Ensuring the ZF standards and service quality of the authorized services throughout Turkey, determining the service turnover targets, controlling if the necessary actions were taken in this direction, determining the new service candidates regionally and managing the necessity of increase of the service network.
  • Workshop management
  • 3 Workshops under his responsibility; Central Workshop, Başakşehir Workshop and Passanger Car Workshop. Responsibility of fulfillment of the financial, quality and other objectives of the workshops.
  • Management of the warranty processes
  • Management of the claim processes of the products which occurs during the ZF warranty period. Follow up of reimbursement and invoicing.
  • Management of the Training Processes
  • Organizing and Inspecting the Service Network, OEM Customer and ZF Turk Personal trainings.
  • After Sales Manager
  • Since 07/2010 (Full-Time)

Service Engineer

Anadolu Isuzu, Türkiye/İstanbul
11.2005 - 07.2010
  • Aftersales Responsible for the following tasks for the countries in the region West Europe ;
  • Inspection and evaluation of distributors according to Isuzu service standards
  • Providing technical support to Isuzu country distributors regarding the problems they are facing in the field.
  • Preparing and following the implementation of Service bulletins required for vehicles running in the country.
  • Determining the training, equipment and document requirements of the distributor service personel then organizing the necessary trainings, following up fulfilling equipment and document requirements.
  • Developing the projects to increase the distributor's service business and monitoring the achievement of annual turnover targets.
  • After Sales Service Engineer
  • 01/2005 – 07/2010 (Full Time)

Education

Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering

Istanbul University
06.2001

Master - Mechanical Engineering

Darmstadt Technical University
02.2005

Skills

Team management

Playing basketball, travelling, reading.

I am passionate about team Sports such as basketball and enjoy traveling to different countries, fostering cultural awareness and adaptability; and regularly engage in reading books, supporting continuous professional development.

Timeline

Regional Head of Fleet and Business Development

ZF Aftermarket Global, IMEA Region
01.2023 - Current

After Sales Manager

ZF Services Turk, Türkiye/İstanbul
07.2010 - 01.2023

Service Engineer

Anadolu Isuzu, Türkiye/İstanbul
11.2005 - 07.2010

Master - Mechanical Engineering

Darmstadt Technical University

Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering

Istanbul University
ALPER ZOROĞLUMechanical Engineer