I am a marketing professional with a strong background in credit cards marketing. I have hands-on experience with campaign management, new product and feature launches, and building productive relationships with third parties. I excel in consumer management and communication, and I am eager to learn and bring fresh perspectives to the company. I thrive in cross-functional teams and am motivated to diversify my experience and contribute to ambitious goals.

Esin Kantoglu

I am a marketing professional with a strong background in credit cards marketing. I have hands-on experience with campaign management, new product and feature launches, and building productive relationships with third parties. I excel in consumer management and communication, and I am eager to learn and bring fresh perspectives to the company. I thrive in cross-functional teams and am motivated to diversify my experience and contribute to ambitious goals.

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I am a marketing professional with a strong background in credit cards marketing. I have hands-on experience with campaign management, new product and feature launches, and building productive relationships with third parties. I excel in consumer management and communication, and I am eager to learn and bring fresh perspectives to the company. I thrive in cross-functional teams and am motivated to diversify my experience and contribute to ambitious goals.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Customer Experience Evaluator at CXG
September 1, 2024 - Present
Perform visits to luxury brands to evaluate customer experience and write post-visit reports. This role works on an ad-hoc basis.
Consumer Cards - Marketing Manager at Akbank T.A.S., Istanbul
December 31, 2019 - August 22, 2025
Defined marketing and communication strategies for the brand, products, and campaigns. Prepared and executed yearly marketing plans. Monitored and predicted monthly card turnover, taking necessary actions to maintain or grow market share. Managed relationships with third parties and sponsorship processes. Collaborated closely with multiple departments including corporate communication, legal, purchasing, and sales.
Credit Cards Product Management - Assistant Manager at Odea Bank A.S., Istanbul
July 1, 2017 - August 22, 2025
Planned, designed, and developed monthly credit card sales and portfolio campaigns spanning above-the-line (ATL) and below-the-line (BTL). Monitored and analyzed credit card sales, retail, and cash turnovers. Provided briefs to corporate communication teams on marketing materials including emails, flyers, websites, printed materials, and advertisements.
Credit Cards Portfolio Management - Assistant Manager at HSBC Bank A.S., Istanbul
February 1, 2016 - August 22, 2025
Planned, designed, and developed customer segment-targeted offers, services, and programs to increase card usage. Ran ATL and BTL campaigns to boost international, online, and merchant sales within marketing and cashpoint budgets.
Credit Cards Portfolio Management - Supervisor at HSBC Bank A.S., Istanbul
July 31, 2013 - August 22, 2025
Implemented retention strategies to reduce card attrition rates and enhance customer loyalty. Managed CRM-based and mass ATL and BTL campaigns and evaluated outcomes. Maintained customer-oriented service levels. Prepared the Rolling Operating Plan for the Cards Management Department, tracking actual versus planned results, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities.
Credit Cards Portfolio Management - Assistant Supervisor at HSBC Bank A.S., Istanbul
February 1, 2012 - August 22, 2025
Assisted in planning, designing, developing, and repricing card products and services. Coordinated third-party communications related to cardholder products and services. Supported development of loyalty programs and prepared yearly budget plans.
Marketing and Operation Assistant Specialist at Adler International Learning, Istanbul
September 1, 2010 - August 22, 2025
Supported marketing and operational activities.
Event Assistant at GNL Entertainment, Istanbul
June 1, 2008 - August 22, 2025
Assisted in event organization and execution.
Freelance Customer Experience Evaluator at Varios Customer Experience Agencies
September 1, 2024 - Present
Conduct mystery visits to brands to evaluate customer experience and service quality; write post-visit reports.
Marketing Manager - Consumer Cards at Akbank T.A.S., Istanbul
July 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019
Define marketing and communication strategy for brand, product and campaigns; prepare yearly marketing/communication plan and execute; monitor month-end card turnover and act to sustain/gain market share; manage relationships with 3rd parties; decide on sponsorships and collaborate with other departments.
Assistant Manager - Credit Cards Product Management at Odea Bank A.S., Istanbul
February 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017
Plan, design and develop monthly credit card sales and portfolio campaigns (ATL/BTL); follow-up and analyze credit card sales and turnover; brief corporate communications team on marketing materials.
Assistant Manager - Credit Cards Portfolio Management at HSBC Bank A.S., Istanbul
August 1, 2013 - February 1, 2016
Plan, design and develop card customer segment-based offers, services, and programs; run ATL/BTL campaigns to increase international, online and merchant sales within Marketing Funding and Cashpoint.
Supervisor - Credit Cards Portfolio Management at HSBC Bank A.S., Istanbul
February 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013
Reduce card attrition and increase loyalty by implementing retention strategies; plan/manage CRM-based and mass ATL/BTL campaigns; maintain service levels; prepare Rolling Operating Plan and monitor actuals vs. ROP.
Assistant Supervisor - Credit Cards Portfolio Management at HSBC Bank A.S., Istanbul
September 1, 2010 - February 1, 2012
Assist in planning, design, development and re-pricing of card products and services; coordinate 3rd party communications; assist loyalty program development; prepare yearly budget.
Marketing and Operation Assistant Specialist at Adler International Learning., Istanbul
February 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Marketing and operations support; event coordination.
Event Assistant at GNL Entertainment, Istanbul
October 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008
Event support and coordination.

Education

Business Administration at Koç University, Istanbul
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Summer School on Management at London School of Economics, London
July 1, 2008 - August 15, 2008
High School Diploma at Izmir American Collegiate Institute, Izmir
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration at Koç University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Summer School on Management at London School of Economics
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
High School at Izmir American Collegiate Institute
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

Design Thinking Methodology
January 1, 2019 - August 22, 2025
Let Your Strong Qualifications Shine
January 1, 2016 - August 22, 2025
Being a Team
January 1, 2016 - August 22, 2025
Customer Value Management
January 1, 2014 - August 22, 2025
New Generation Customers
January 1, 2011 - August 22, 2025
Future of Marketing in Bank Sector
January 1, 2011 - August 22, 2025
Positive Change: Leader as Coach
January 1, 2010 - August 22, 2025
Foundations of Professional Coaching
January 1, 2010 - August 22, 2025
Young Guru Academy Leadership Conference
January 1, 2009 - August 22, 2025
ASE Business Case Competition
January 1, 2008 - August 22, 2025
Design Thinking Methodology
January 1, 2019 - February 23, 2026
Let Your Strong Qualifications Shine
January 1, 2016 - February 23, 2026
Being a Team
January 1, 2016 - February 23, 2026
Customer Value Management
January 1, 2014 - February 23, 2026
New Generation Customers
January 1, 2011 - February 23, 2026
Future of Marketing in Bank Sector
January 1, 2011 - February 23, 2026
Positive Change: Leader as Coach
January 1, 2010 - February 23, 2026
Foundations of Professional Coaching
January 1, 2010 - February 23, 2026
Young Guru Academy Leadership Conference
January 1, 2009 - February 23, 2026
ASE Business Case Competition
January 1, 2008 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other