Area Sales Manager Poultry EMEA

JBT Marel; Fatih; On-site; TRY 1,363,636 - 2,272,727; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured yet flexible career development

Mentorship by experienced professionals

International travel opportunities

Job summary

JBT Marel is looking for an Area Sales Manager to join their team in Turkey. The role involves direct interaction with customers to analyze their needs and provide top-notch solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in technical sales and a strong background in relationship management. Responsibilities include driving sales, collaborating with various teams, and preparing reports for CRM systems. This position offers opportunities for growth and mentorship in a global environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in outside business-to-business sales of technical/mechanical systems.
• Motivated and outgoing self-starter with the ability to analyze and advise on process improvements.
• Able to work in a multicultural, multidisciplinary organization.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Regional Sales Director and Account Managers.
• Drive sales of complex solutions to increase market share.
• Prepare and maintain reports in CRM systems.

Skills

Results driven

Process analysis

Excellent communication

Time management

Technical sales experience

CRM software

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM system

Job description

Area Sales Manager

Join our team as Area Sales Manager and you’ll step into our exciting world of poultry processing systems and solutions. You’ll be JBT Marel’s closest contact to our customers; you get to interact with them one‑on‑one, in person, at exhibitions, demos or other occasions. This allows you to analyze their needs and offer them the best possible solutions. That’s because you understand all relevant details of the customers process and of Marel’s top‑notch solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with Regional Sales Director, Account Managers, Distribution Partners, and Regional Sales Operations.
• Participate in the process of establishing and implementing a structural industry market plan for a region.
• Drive the sales of complex solutions; justify their value and help increase JBT Marel’s market share while meeting customer requirements.
• Support and train Account Managers within depth process knowledge.
• Be responsible for realizing sales (targets in volume and achieving the best possible price and market share for complex solutions).
• Be responsible for visit reports, opportunity registration and follow‑up (maintaining data in Company CRM systems).
• Collect information on competitors’ activities, installed base, requirements, and developments.
• Meet KPI (Key Performance Indicators) goals with sales and margins.

Qualifications

• Motivated, outgoing, self‑starting; results driven.
• Able to analyze processes at the customer and advise on improvements.
• Able to handle pressure, meet deadlines, and pay attention to detail while maintaining a positive attitude.
• An excellent communicator and listener, with the ability to work with customers at a high level in the organization, vendors, and co‑workers in a professional and tactful manner to resolve problems.
• Able to follow through on duties and assignments with minimal supervision.
• An excellent time manager, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• A bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering.
• 3 years’ experience in outside business‑to‑business sales of technical/ mechanical systems, preferably with an international company.
• Skills in software such as a CRM system, Microsoft Office.
• Excellent skills in written and verbal English.
• Commitment to travel within the assigned sales territory.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, multidisciplinary organization.

Benefits

• Work with real customers, real technology, and real impact.
• Build your career in a structured but flexible development track.
• Learn from and grow with experienced mentors and sales professionals.
• Join a culture of humility, innovation, and collaboration.
• Travel, explore, and grow in a truly international environment.
• Salary will be dependent on candidate location and profile with details of holiday, bank holidays, healthcare benefits, and pension shared directly with applicants.