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BETÜL AKYÜZ

BETÜL AKYÜZ

Marketing
Suadiye,Istanbul

Summary

Experienced marketer with 10 years of successful track record in brand management and market research. Adept at analyzing market trends, design and executing targeted campaigns.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for exceeding KPIs and driving growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing Manager

BIGGBRANDS GLOBAL E-COMMERCE
11.2024 - Current
  • Defining digital brand strategies to increase brand value and ensuring consistency of brand messages across digital platforms
  • Determining and implementing growth strategies, specifically creating growth strategies for online marketplaces
  • Managing and optimizing all digital marketing campaigns, including SEO,SEM and social media marketing
  • Planning and executing influencer collaborations to increase brand visibility
  • Coordinating trade fairs and event processes to ensure the brand is correctly represented
  • Monitoring industry-related print publications and coordinate advertising campaigns in relevant media

Digital Marketing Manager

BD ORGANİK
05.2023 - 06.2024

• Developing and implementing digital marketing strategies to grow the company's online presence
• Managing social media accounts, developed engagement boosting strategies and created content ideas
• Planning and implementing acquisition strategies for traffic and new customers
• Measuring and reporting performance of digital marketing campaigns, assessing against ROI and KPIs to drive business growth
• Executing and optimizing paid advertising campaigns on platforms like Google Ads, Meta Ads

Senior Product Manager

ARÇELİK GLOBAL
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Managing global product ranges in coordination with local teams for cooking category in United States of America & Spain & Nordic markets
  • Working closely with multifunctional teams to create and execute regional product roadmaps
  • Analyzing the market data and observing trends for new projects. Following product technologies and innovations in the industry
  • Recommending the future product lines by analyzing the product specifications and segment requirements
  • Product pricing and positioning

Senior Brand Manager

ABC Deterjan San.ve Tic. A.Ş.
06.2019 - 10.2021
  • Developing and leveraging an in-depth understanding of customer needs through market research, data analysis and understanding customer insights and turning them into new concepts about the related product range
  • Preparation and clear analysis of all market share data (Ipsos & Nielsen and ad-hoc research both qualitatively and quantitatively)
  • Monitoring competitor activities and market dynamics to inform marketing strategies
  • Executing a strategy aligned with company objectives and target audience to enhance brand recognition
  • Leading 360 marketing activities including ATL & BTL communication plans throughout the year

Brand Manager

ABC Deterjan San.ve Tic. A.Ş.
01.2017 - 06.2019
  • Assuming responsibility for the Laundry Care & Personal Care business unit for export markets (Middle East & North Africa regions)
  • Designing & developing successful brand strategy for the responsible brand portfolio and ensuring successful execution of the strategy in line with business goals
  • Working closely with local R&D team on rollout of new products and enhancement
  • Preparing, budgeting and implementing of the Marketing Plan and annual brand strategies
  • Ensuring the coordination local & global agencies to develop and deliver creative materials for print, TV, and other mediums
  • Playing an integral role in coordinating & participating exhibitions held abroad

Assistant Brand Manager, HEALTHCARE BUSINESS GROUP

3M TURKEY
12.2013 - 10.2016
  • Assisting in the identification, development & execution of business building ideas and works with other business unit team members
  • Monitoring, controlling and reporting marketing budget
  • Responsible for coordinating company sponsorship (congresses, seminars & KOLs activities), organize product launch events and customer organizations
  • Responsible from agency relations and seamless implementation of projects and marketing activities

Intern, Marketing

SHELL
06.2012 - 08.2012
  • Looked for market trends and development opportunities to optimize promotions
  • Revealed 15% increase in sales of water, beer and coffee market by comparing company's sales numbers of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) at gas station stores
  • Analyzed Nielsen data of the market and formalized concrete recommendations using market trends, such as Tuborg products to be sold at gas stations
  • Identified the main reasons of increase or decrease in profits of different goods by examining sales numbers and revenue to determine stores' success and profitability of selling each product

Education

Dual Degree Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE
USA
1 2008 - 1 2013

Dual Degree Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2008 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

KADIKOY ANATOLIAN HIGH SCHOOL
1 2003 - 1 2008

Skills

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Project Management

Certification

Functional Medicine Wellness Coach, 05/01/22

Timeline

Marketing Manager

BIGGBRANDS GLOBAL E-COMMERCE
11.2024 - Current

Digital Marketing Manager

BD ORGANİK
05.2023 - 06.2024

Senior Product Manager

ARÇELİK GLOBAL
11.2021 - 05.2023

Senior Brand Manager

ABC Deterjan San.ve Tic. A.Ş.
06.2019 - 10.2021

Brand Manager

ABC Deterjan San.ve Tic. A.Ş.
01.2017 - 06.2019

Assistant Brand Manager, HEALTHCARE BUSINESS GROUP

3M TURKEY
12.2013 - 10.2016

Intern, Marketing

SHELL
06.2012 - 08.2012

Dual Degree Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
01.2008 - 01.2013

Dual Degree Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE
1 2008 - 1 2013

High School Diploma -

KADIKOY ANATOLIAN HIGH SCHOOL
1 2003 - 1 2008
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