Strategic Specialist in Ultra-Premium Spirits & Cigars | Driving Innovation in Travel Retail
Specializing in luxury consumption dynamics, operational excellence, and customer-centric retail strategies.
About
As a forward-thinking professional in the luxury consumption sector, I specialize in navigating the complex dynamics of the high-end spirits and tobacco industries. My journey within ATÜ Duty Free—spanning from strategic hubs in Bodrum to Antalya—is defined by a commitment to operational excellence and a data-driven mindset. I focus on transforming traditional retail into a sophisticated, premium journey where innovation meets heritage. Currently, I am leveraging my expertise to drive growth in the LTC (Liquor, Tobacco, Confectionery) category and authoring an industry-focused publication on premium portfolio management.
Currently
- • Brand Ambassador at Imperial Tobacco (Jul 2025 - Present)
- • Studying Web Design and Coding at Anadolu University
- • Based in Antalya, Turkey
- • Authoring a comprehensive guide on Premium Spirits and Cigar Culture
Experience
- • Company Representative - Imperial Tobacco (Jul 2025 - Present)Driving brand presence and managing regional stakeholder relations.
- • Sales Specialist - ATÜ Duty Free (Jun 2025 - Jul 2025)
- • Luxury Sales Specialist - ATÜ Duty Free (Jan 2025 - Jun 2025)
- • Luxury Sales Specialist - ATÜ Duty Free (Apr 2024 - Oct 2024)
- • Technical Draftsman - Yavuz Pano (Aug 2023 - Dec 2023)
Skills
Industry Expertise
Technical & Digital
Soft Skills & Languages
Certifications & Training
ATÜ LTC Professional Certification→
Comprehensive LTC training provided by ATU DUTYFREE company (April 2024)
Certified Cigar Specialist – Davidoff Academy→
Professional cigar certification from Davidoff (June 2024)
Spirits & Heritage Certification – Efe Rakı Academy→
Training on Rakı culture and heritage from Efe Rakı Academy brand communication specialist Bertuğ Açıkova in Bodrum (July 2024)
Education
- • Bachelor's Degree in Web Design and Coding - Anadolu University (Sep 2024 - In Progress)
- • Associate Degree in Computer Programming - Manisa Celal Bayar University (Sep 2022 - Discontinued)