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I’m Duygu Yaman, a textile engineer with a passion for turning product excellence into value for clients. In my current work, I combine strategic sales, supplier optimization, and a commitment to product quality to help garment manufacturers prepare collections, develop products, and secure the right partnerships.
I have led cross-functional teams and delivered multi-market turnovers across the UK, Spain, Poland, Turkey, and beyond; I thrive on building strong client relationships and driving growth through a blend of business development, account management and operational excellence.
Experience Level
Language
Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Work Experience
Sales Strategy Consultant – Textile Industry at Self-employed
March 1, 2024 - PresentProviding strategic services to garment manufacturers; helping them prepare collections, develop products, and grow their business by securing the right clients.
Business Development and Strategic Account Manager at Mass Design
June 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024Aiming to achieve €28.5M annual turnover goal for the Spanish, German and Portuguese markets and managing the potential customer network that offers growth opportunities to the company by carrying out all initial processes.
Account Manager at Moda Clique
December 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023Developing seamless Turkey-Spain communication to achieve a €15M turnover goal for the Spanish market, integrating comprehensive strategies across design, purchasing, supply chain, quotation, and CRM.
Business Unit Team Leader at Savcan Textile Group
April 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021Leading an eight-person team that manages end-to-end processes (design, sales, and production planning), and successfully overseeing the delivery of €14.5M in annual turnover for the UK, Spain, and Poland markets.
Senior Merchandiser at Mass Design
May 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017Building strong relationships with clients to grow sales and manage quotes to secure profitable deals; working with internal teams—production, design, quality and logistics—to ensure timely and smooth deliveries.
Senior Merchandiser at Maseksport
May 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016Managing the end-to-end collection and production processes for the UK, German, Dutch, and Spanish markets; ensuring seamless and effective communication throughout the entire process, from start to finish.
Apparel Development Specialist at Sun Tekstil
June 1, 2010 - May 1, 2013Responsible for ensuring that the creative vision for a clothing line is transformed into tangible, cost-effective and high-quality products that meet both aesthetic and functional standards.
Production Team Leader at Hugo Boss
July 1, 2008 - June 1, 2010Developing workforce plans for a 45-person suit factory line and managing production efficiently to consistently achieve all targets.
Education
Master at Bogazici University
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021Bachelor at Dokuz Eylul University
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2008Qualifications
Garment Technologist
June 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011Strategy & Operational Planning; Leadership & Team Management
October 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008Lean Production & 6 Sigma
August 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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