Gonca Tuncer
@goncatuncer
International wholesale manager driving fashion brand growth through partnerships and omni-channel sales.
What I'm looking for
I am an international wholesale manager with extensive experience building B2B partnerships, optimizing supply chains, and launching mono-brand e-commerce for premium fashion labels. I have led key account relationships across department stores, online marketplaces and export markets, consistently growing revenue and improving operations.
My background includes wholesale, sales leadership and brand development roles in Istanbul and Paris, an MBA with a Luxury Brand Management focus, and hands-on achievements such as establishing an e-shop, managing international agents, and increasing showroom revenue by €200k annually. I deliver strategic commercial planning, budget oversight and cross-functional coordination to scale brands globally.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
International Wholesale Manager
Dice Kayek
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Manage international wholesale partnerships and customized collections for A+ customers, optimized supply chain across sales, production and delivery, and established a mono-brand e‑shop to expand online presence.
Area Sales Manager
Bestseller
Aug 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Managed three wholesale channels for ONLY and ONLY & SONS, led key accounts including Boyner and managed exports to neighboring countries plus online platforms to grow sales.
Wholesale Manager, Ready to Wear
Desa
Mar 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Led international wholesale and brand positioning for DESA 1972, coordinated with agents to set sales budgets and drove service-focused team to achieve wholesale and online targets.
Key Account Executive
Dice Kayek
Feb 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 6 months)
Developed senior client relationships and bespoke CRM strategies with department stores, negotiated budgets and managed invoicing and turnover analysis to support marketing budgets.
Showroom & Ass. Sales Manager
Arzukaprol
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)
Increased revenue by €200k annually, acted as contact for five international wholesale agents and consolidated seasonal sales (~€1M/season) with reporting to the CEO.
Sales Assistant
Dice Kayek
May 2013 - Dec 2013 (7 months)
Performed B2B and B2C sales during Paris Fashion Week and at pop‑up store, handled stock management, after‑sales service and return analysis supporting final account deliveries.
Finance Dept. Assistant
Marsh & McLennan Companies
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 (2 months)
Analyzed quarterly financial reports for budgeting and forecasting in line with US GAAP and collaborated with Accounting and Legal departments to support financial processes.
Accounting Dept. Assistant
Pfizer
Jun 2010 - Aug 2010 (2 months)
Processed and registered sales documents on Oracle, analyzed invoices and taxes, and resolved customer contract issues within accounts payable workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
John T Riordan School for Real Estate Professionals (ICSC) - Özyeğin University
Professional Certificate, Real Estate / Retail
2017 - 2017
Activities and societies: Case study project on Akmerkez Shopping Center
Completed a one-week professional certificate program and a case study project on Akmerkez Shopping Center.
Parsons Paris School of Art and Design
Professional Certificate, Fashion Marketing
2012 - 2013
Activities and societies: Case study project on Christian Louboutin
Completed a professional certificate program in Fashion Marketing, including a case study project on Christian Louboutin.
INSEEC Business School
Master of Business Administration, Luxury Brand Management
2012 - 2013
Activities and societies: Thesis on Luxury Fashion Brands & the Digital Media
MBA degree with a Luxury Brand Management emphasis, completed with a thesis titled “Luxury Fashion Brands & the Digital Media”.
INSEEC Business School
M1 Business Administration, International Management
2011 - 2012
M1 Business Administration degree in International Management awarded after completing courses and assignments.
Sorbonne University, Paris I (École de Management de la Sorbonne)
Bachelor (Licence 3 Gestion), Economics and Management
2008 - 2011
Bachelor-level studies in Economics and Management after passing the Score IAE-Message examination (Formation Licence 3 Gestion - Parcours Gestion).
Notre Dame de Sion High School
High School Diploma, Science
2003 - 2008
Internationally accepted science high school diploma awarded.
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