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Aykhan Garayev

Baku

Summary

Results-driven Partnership and Marketing specialist with over 4 years of experience in strategic partnerships, sponsorship sales and high-impact marketing campaigns. Demonstrates exceptional capability in managing multiple priorities, with a proactive attitude and readiness to assume additional responsibilities to achieve team objectives. Equipped with comprehensive experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of sales strategies and adept at building strong client relationship. Fluent in 4 languages, enabling seamless communication in business.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Partnership Specialist

Wolt
Baku
11.2024 - Current
  • Built and maintained strategic partnerships with 20+ key restaurant, retail and brand partners contributing to a 25% increase in partner engagement
  • Negotiated partnership agreements, ensuring favorable terms and alignments with company objectives
  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify new partnership opportunities and enhance Wolt's market positioning
  • Developed and executed 20+ partnership campaigns, doubling my monthly target and increased customer engagement by 30% with a corresponding 20% growth in sales
  • Reduced partner onboarding time by 15% through streamlined processes
  • Monitored partner performance through data-driven insights, identifying opportunities for optimization and growth
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations and customer support, to ensure successful partnership execution
  • Increased partner retention by 15% through personalized engagement strategies and continuous support
  • Delivered more than 30 detailed performance reports on a monthly basis, highlighting key metrics and actionable insights that drove a 15% improvement in partners KPI
  • Supported the development of innovative partnership strategies to align with business goals and market trends

Delegation Services Coordinator

UN Climate Change Conference - COP29
Baku
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Welcomed and guided over 300 international delegates, VIPs and stakeholders through the COP29 venue, achieving a 98% satisfaction rate
  • Maintained professionalism and cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse international participants
  • Managed and coordinated logistics for 50+ international delegations, ensuring on-time arrivals and adherence to event protocols, which reduced schedule delays by 30%
  • Acted as the primary contact for more than 30 high-profile stakeholders (including government officials, diplomats and international organization representatives), resolving 100% of inquiries within 24 hours
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including security, transportation, and hospitality services, to guarantee operational efficiency
  • Handled on-site issue resolution, providing prompt and effective solutions to logistical and operation challenges, including last-minute schedule changes and resource reallocations
  • Managed delegation registration processes, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance with accreditation standards, and timely issuance of access credentials
  • Facilitated clear communication among 5 key operational teams, resulting in a 20% increase in overall event coordination efficiency

Marketing Lead Specialist / Account Manager

Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA)
Baku
05.2022 - 09.2024
  • Secured and managed sponsorship deals with over 20+ major local and international brands, including Pasha Insurance, Azerbaijan Airlines, Carlsberg, MG Motors, Nike, Coca Cola, JW Marriot, Fairmont driving a 200% in quarterly sponsorship sales
  • Successfully managed brand operations for FIFA Series Matches, increasing brand exposure by 40% during the Azerbaijan-Bulgaria match
  • Assisted the marketing and media team with the development of all sponsorship proposals, including research and prospecting, design and presentation development
  • Managed the center's sponsorship contracts and tracked all proposed sponsorships from proposal to signed agreements, as well as ensure all insurance requirements and payment terms are met
  • Negotiated sponsorship agreements valued at more than 1 million Azerbaijani Manats (AZN), ensuring favorable terms for AFFA and maximizing sponsor visibility
  • Assisted in outbound or inbound marketing activities by demonstrating expertise in various areas (content development and optimization, advertising, events planning etc.)
  • Developed content strategies that boosted social media followership by 20% and engagement rates by 15% across AFFA's official platforms
  • Monitored industry trends to adapt strategies accordingly
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with sponsors through regular communication and strategic planning, achieving a 90% renewal rate for partnerships
  • Streamlined contract tracking and compliance processes, reducing contract processing time by 25%

Junior Accountant

Unibank Head Office
Baku
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Posted and recorded over 200+ journal entries per month, ensuring accurate and timely reflection of financial transactions
  • Updated accounts receivable and issue invoices
  • Updated accounts payable and performed reconciliations
  • Assisted in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
  • Updated financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
  • Prepared and submit weekly/monthly reports

Education

Bachelor - World Economy

Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Baku, Azerbaijan
01.2018

MBA - Business Administration

Haliç University
Istanbul, Türkiye

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Goal-setting
  • Emotional intelligence
  • CRM Tools: Pipedrive
  • CRM Tools: Monday
  • CRM Tools: Looker
  • CRM Tools: Linkedin Navigator
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Design tools usage: Canva
  • Design tools usage: Adobe Photoshop

Certification

  • Certificate of completion (COP29)
  • Haliç University Honor Certificate, 05/2023
  • Marketing Analytics with META, 04/2023
  • Participation Certificate in Human Resources Management by 'Zeyn Consulting MMC', 2019
  • Participation Certificate in Accounting and Finance by 'Baku Business Consulting MMC', 2019
  • Volunteered in EUFA European League Final, 2019
  • Volunteered in MMA WFCA Championship, 2018
  • Volunteered in Islamic Solidarity Games, 2017
  • Volunteered in UEFA U-17 European Championship
  • Volunteered in UEFA Champions League Group Stage Matches (for Qarabagh FC), 2017

Languages

  • Azerbaijani, Native (C2)
  • Russian, Native (C2)
  • English, Advanced (C1)
  • Turkish, Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Partnership Specialist

Wolt
11.2024 - Current

Delegation Services Coordinator

UN Climate Change Conference - COP29
10.2024 - 11.2024

Marketing Lead Specialist / Account Manager

Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA)
05.2022 - 09.2024

Junior Accountant

Unibank Head Office
01.2020 - 03.2020

Bachelor - World Economy

Azerbaijan State University of Economics

MBA - Business Administration

Haliç University
Aykhan Garayev