Ozgul Turgut

I am a graduate of Food Engineering from Ege University with over 15 years of experience in the food ingredients and flavors industry. I have developed a strong expertise in flavor technology and business development, successfully managing multinational accounts such as Nestlé and Dr. Oetker.

My career has focused on driving sales in diverse markets and building lasting relationships with distributors and clients across Europe and the Middle East. I speak fluent English and possess intermediate proficiency in French and Spanish. With my technical knowledge, strategic sales skills, and an MBA( Merit) from Loughborough University, I consistently deliver business growth and impactful results.

A passionate and results-driven salesperson with a strong focus on the food industry. Extensive experience in flavor technology, business development, and customer relations. Skilled in market analysis, strategic planning, and sales management, with a proven track record of building lasting relationships and exceeding targets. Holds an MBA with merit from Loughborough University and speaks three languages.

Professional Experience

Internal Sales Manager

Azelis-CASE, Runcorn, UK

08/2023–08/2024

• Managed direct customers and distributors for case and home care products.
• Reactivated dormant customers and provided ongoing support to external sales teams.

Business Development Associate (Freelance)

SFS International, Istanbul, Turkey

04/2021–09/2022

• Conducted market analysis and helped develop business strategies.
• Represented the company at conferences, growing the customer base by securing new accounts.

Sales Manager (Turkey & Iran)

European Flavours Fragrances, Istanbul, Turkey

11/2014–02/2021

• Managed distributor relations and sales for Turkey and Iran, exceeding targets despite regional complexities.
• Expanded into new markets such as Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, building strong customer and supplier relations.

Export Sales Manager

Aromsa Flavours, Istanbul, Turkey

08/2012–08/2014

• Oversaw key accounts and distributors in Romania, Bulgaria, and Germany.
• Successfully replaced underperforming distributors and built new business in various European markets.

Senior Sales Coordinator

Firmenich, Istanbul, Turkey

10/2007–06/2012

• Coordinated sales activities, including demand planning, account receivables, and project tracking.
• Played a key role in SAP implementation and trained local users.

Mba Loughborough University

Food Engineering Ege University