European Sales Manager

We are seeking a European Sales Manager to be assigned to the European market for our Turkish-origin company, which is the leading firm in the paraffin sector in Türkiye and is publicly listed on the Istanbul Stock Exchange.

European Sales Responsibilities

· Manage the existing customer portfolio, strengthen, and develop customer relationships

· Conduct regular visits to potential customers across Europe to drive new customer acquisition and market development activities

· Identify sector-relevant trade fairs, represent the company at these events at a senior level, and generate new business opportunities

· Prepare competitor and market analyses, compile reports, and present them to management

· Prepare quotations for order requests with the approval of the reporting manager

· Coordinate and follow up on the operational processes of confirmed orders together with the Foreign Trade, Procurement, and Production departments

Business Development Responsibilities

· Actively contribute to business development processes by creating new commercial opportunities, business models, and partnerships

· Research, evaluate, and implement new business areas that can generate potential beyond the company’s existing product portfolio

· Develop, implement, and report new commercial projects aimed at increasing company profitability

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

· Experience in the chemical sector, preferably in petrochemicals

· Existing customer portfolio within the European region in chemicals or preferably petrochemicals

· Minimum of 10 years’ experience in sales and business development

· Proven experience in generating new business opportunities and commercial ventures

· Advanced level of English, preferably with proficiency in a second European language

· EU citizenship or possession of a valid Schengen visa

· Strong analytical thinking, communication, and negotiation skills

· High ethical standards

· Ability to work effectively with different cultures

· No restrictions on international travel