--- title: 'Senior Sales & Account Manager at Commencis' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-sales-account-manager-commencis-istanbul-eqf19b5mxhwe' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Senior Sales & Account Manager at Commencis - **Company:** Commencis - **Location:** Istanbul, Turkey - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-04-22 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/commencis/fdb46315-4b0e-4883-ac7e-dcd971d0d504 ## Job description We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to join our Client Delivery team and become the trusted partner of our clients. If you are curious by nature, adaptive, collaborative, and always one step ahead, then join us and be a Commencer! ## Responsibilities - Developing and executing strategic account plans to achieve and exceed revenue targets, expand existing accounts, and build sustainable, long-lasting client relationships, - Acting as the primary point of contact for key clients, managing all aspects of the relationship at both commercial and technical/delivery levels, - Taking ownership of sold projects from inception to successful delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget and high-quality delivery in close collaboration with our PMO and technical teams, - Identifying, qualifying, and closing new opportunities while driving significant upsell and cross-sell within current accounts, - Leading proposal development, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations, - Maintaining a healthy pipeline, providing accurate forecasting, and regularly updating activity and revenue information for management reporting, - Proactively researching market trends and client needs to identify new business opportunities in target segments and international markets, - Representing Commencis at major industry events, conferences, and client meetings in Turkey and abroad. ## Requirements - 7+ years of experience combining business development, account management, and project/program management; ideally in technology or digital industries, - Proven track record of achieving/exceeding revenue targets, growing strategic accounts, and successfully delivering complex digital projects, - Experience working internationally, with strong verbal and written English communication skills, - Strong knowledge of technology, digital, innovation trends, and project/program management, - Excellent communication, presentation, influencing, and negotiation skills at all levels of the organization, - Ability to drive the full sales cycle from opportunity identification to close, - Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire. Why Commencis? We want people to thrive at Commencis. Here’s what Commencers like about working here: Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, private health insurance, pension and retirement plans through a company-backed pension system, meal card, commute compensation, work-from home support and paid birthday off. Happier Weekdays: We offer flexible working hours including remote working option. Online events, guest speakers, refreshments in the office, meeting-light culture, and many more to enjoy the weekdays. Never Stop Learning: We support learning and development programs for almost anything. Additionally, we provide access to leading online e-learning platforms like Udemy and various libraries. Community & Socials: We are a tight-knit community that loves gathering. Our social activities include happy hours, workshops, new year party, breakfast & lunch get-togethers, movie nights, and our Summer Festival. Open Culture: We maintain a flat organizational structure with a culture of direct and open communication. We value Commencers’ voices and address any suggestions and questions you may have. ## About Commencis Join us in paving the way for a thriving digital society! Commencis has more than two decades of expertise in the world of experience design, software engineering and cloud technologies. Our products and solutions are used by leading brands in financial services, insurance, airlines and retail in more than 20 countries. We help our clients around the globe to commence their next evolution and pave the way for a thriving digital society. We love discovering what’s next. We value collaboration, curiosity, and an open mindset at work. If you share the same passion with our fellow Commencers, then let us unleash your world-class potential! We will process your personal data as part of our recruitment procedures. To find out more, please consult our Candidate Privacy Notices. ## About Commencis ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Commencis drives AI-powered digital transformation for enterprises through experience design, intelligent custom software development, and scalable cloud solutions. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: İstanbul, Turkey (additional offices in London, UK; Berlin, Germany; and the United States) - **Founded**: 2000 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed (CEO Fırat İşbecer co-founded Pozitron, a mobile banking software company acquired by Monitise) ## Core Business - Primary industries: Financial services, insurance, airlines, retail, and other enterprise sectors. - Target customers: B2B, enterprise-level clients seeking digital transformation. - Mission/purpose: “Pave the way for a thriving digital society” by helping leading brands build impactful digital products and customer experiences. ## Products & Services Commencis offers integrated services rather than standalone products, delivering end-to-end digital transformation: - **Experience Design**: User research, UX/UI design, and strategy for digital products. - **AI Solutions**: Embedding AI into products and solutions, including generative AI and machine learning applications. - **Cloud Engineering**: Cloud migration, architecture design, and managed services on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. - **Custom Software Development**: Full-stack development, microservices, and API engineering. - **Digital Product Strategy**: Consulting for product roadmap, technology selection, and go-to-market. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not publicly available; headcount of 450+ experts (as of 2026) and 85 million+ users touched by its solutions. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - AWS Premier Tier Partner - Google Cloud Certified Partner - Microsoft Gold Partner (Application Development, Silver Cloud Platform) - Partner of Datadog (cloud monitoring) and Fortinet (cybersecurity) - Green Member of CAIRNE Innovation Network (EU AI research) - **Growth Signals**: 20+ years of operation; solutions deployed across four continents and 20+ countries; dedicated tech academy and internship programs to fuel talent pipeline. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep multi-cloud expertise** (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) with formal partnership tiers. - **20+ years of experience** in design, engineering, and cloud for regulated industries (finance, insurance, airlines). - **End-to-end capability** from strategy and design to engineering and AI integration, reducing handoff friction. - **Strong client portfolio** including leading global brands; proven track record of scaling digital products. ## Strategic Focus - Accelerating AI adoption across client projects, with a dedicated Chief AI Officer and embedded AI practices. - Expanding cloud consulting and managed services to deepen partnerships with hyperscalers. - Growing international presence, particularly in Europe and North America, through existing offices in London, Berlin, and the United States. - Investing in talent development via Commencis Tech Academy (internships, camps for cloud, testing, Spring Boot) to address skills gaps. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Rated 4.5/5 for culture & values by employees; 80% describe Commencis as a dynamic, tech-driven, respectful workplace; 86% would recommend working there. - **Work Environment**: Open culture that values transparency, feedback, and co-creation. Flexible working hours, meeting-light culture, and social activities (happy hours, team dinners, cultural events). - **Learning & Growth**: Strong emphasis on “never stop learning” with internal training, certification support, and a Tech Academy that offers structured camps and internships. - **Diversity**: Teams spanning 10+ nationalities; offices in multiple countries enabling cross-cultural collaboration. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Not explicitly stated, but flexible hours and in-office locations suggest a hybrid approach. ## Sources 1. [commencis.com - About](https://www.commencis.com/company/) 2. [commencis.com - Careers](https://www.commencis.com/careers/) 3. [commencis.com - Our Culture](https://www.commencis.com/our-culture/) 4. [commencis.com - Leadership](https://www.commencis.com/leadership/) 5. [LinkedIn - Commencis](https://linkedin.com/company/commencis) ## Other roles at Commencis - [.Net Boot Camp 2026](https://feeny.ai/job/net-boot-camp-2026-commencis-istanbul-m2x0j7v6dqtv) — Istanbul, Turkey