I am a marketing manager with a solid background in credit cards marketing, skilled in campaign management, new product and feature launches, and customer relations, including directing third-party partnerships. My experience spans across consumer management and communication, and I am always eager to learn new things to diversify my expertise. I aim to bring fresh perspectives to the companies I work with. Currently, I work as a Freelance Customer Experience Evaluator, visiting luxury brands and writing detailed reports on customer experiences. Previously, I have held various marketing and management roles in prominent banks such as Akbank, Odea Bank, and HSBC in Istanbul, contributing significantly to marketing strategy, product management, and customer loyalty initiatives.

Esin Kantoglu

I am a marketing manager with a solid background in credit cards marketing, skilled in campaign management, new product and feature launches, and customer relations, including directing third-party partnerships. My experience spans across consumer management and communication, and I am always eager to learn new things to diversify my expertise. I aim to bring fresh perspectives to the companies I work with. Currently, I work as a Freelance Customer Experience Evaluator, visiting luxury brands and writing detailed reports on customer experiences. Previously, I have held various marketing and management roles in prominent banks such as Akbank, Odea Bank, and HSBC in Istanbul, contributing significantly to marketing strategy, product management, and customer loyalty initiatives.

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I am a marketing manager with a solid background in credit cards marketing, skilled in campaign management, new product and feature launches, and customer relations, including directing third-party partnerships. My experience spans across consumer management and communication, and I am always eager to learn new things to diversify my expertise. I aim to bring fresh perspectives to the companies I work with.

Currently, I work as a Freelance Customer Experience Evaluator, visiting luxury brands and writing detailed reports on customer experiences. Previously, I have held various marketing and management roles in prominent banks such as Akbank, Odea Bank, and HSBC in Istanbul, contributing significantly to marketing strategy, product management, and customer loyalty initiatives.

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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.

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

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

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services