Can ARIKAN

Marketing Director @ Yataş Group (Puffy) | Building High-Growth Brands | Marketing Strategy & Go-to-Market Strategy

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Marketing Director | Brand Builder | Growth Strategist Marketing and growth leader with nearly 15 years of experience in scaling consumer brands through strategic marketing, product management, retail expansion, and omnichannel growth strategies. Proven track record in transforming challenger brands into high-growth market players through data-driven decision-making and commercially impactful brand building. Experienced in brand management, product strategy, growth marketing, commercial planning, and P&L management within highly competitive retail environments.

Experience

  • Yataş Grup (Full-time · 4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Marketing Director
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Puffy | Marketing Director Leading the end-to-end marketing, growth, and commercial strategy of Puffy, one of Turkey’s fastest-growing challenger brands in the sleep category. Responsible for brand management, product strategy, retail communication, customer acquisition, and omnichannel growth operations. Key highlights include: • Scaling annual revenue from TRY 196M to TRY 1.2B within four years • Increasing total brand awareness from 32% to 68% • Expanding retail reach through Divanev, Migros, and BIM partnerships • Driving 12x online revenue growth through integrated growth marketing strategies • Launching the “100-Night Trial” campaign, contributing to 34% YoY mattress category growth • Supporting international brand expansion through the Turquality program

    • Category Group Manager
      Feb 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Led product management and category growth initiatives for Puffy, enhancing product strategy, optimizing portfolio, and driving profitability and growth planning. • Developed product and growth strategies aligned with long-term commercial objectives. • Led product launch processes and category expansion initiatives. • Managed pricing strategies and profitability analysis, optimizing revenue through targeted projects. • Developed online growth initiatives across e-commerce and marketplace channels. • Directed domestic and international fair participation processes. • Played a key role in the growth and scaling strategy of Puffy during its expansion period.

  • Lova Yatak | Product & Brand Director at Lova Yatak
    Jan 2021 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Restructured the Lova Yatak brand across product, communication, and growth strategy. • Managed brand positioning, product architecture, pricing, and launch planning to enhance market presence. • Directed annual ATL, BTL, and digital communication strategies to strengthen brand visibility. • Developed mid- and long-term brand strategy frameworks.

  • Yataş Grup (6 yrs 11 mos)
    • Group Category Manager
      Dec 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Led category management operations for Yataş Bedding, Yataş Mini, Puffy, and Yataş Europe brands. Contributed to the creation and development of Puffy and Yataş Mini brands.

    • Category Manager - Mattress & Base & Headboards
      Apr 2016 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Managed product portfolio, positioning, pricing, launch, and growth strategies across core product categories.

    • Product Management Specialist - Mattress & Base & Headboards
      Feb 2014 - Apr 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Supported product management, pricing, reporting, and category development activities.

  • Planning Specialist - Telecom at DIXONS RETAIL GROUP LIMITED
    Apr 2013 - Dec 2013 · 9 mos

    Coordinated procurement planning, stock optimization, supplier engagement, and sales reporting for telecom category.

  • Quality Specialist at Yeditepe University Hospital
    May 2012 - Apr 2013 · 1 yr

    Improved quality and compliance processes in line with JCI and international healthcare quality standards.