Business Development Manager - Turkey & Central Asia - full remote (M/F)

WONVEN PARTNERS; Fatih; Remote; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

WONVEN PARTNERS is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sales growth across Turkey and Central Asia. This role emphasizes identifying opportunities, building strategic client relationships, and managing the full sales cycle in an international setting.

The position offers initial remote work with a long-term base in Turkey, requiring regular travel to engage clients and represent the company at industry events. Fluency in English is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years of sales or business development in industrial products or solutions.
• Exposure to Oil & Gas industry preferred.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities, open new markets and build long-term client relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English; willingness to travel.
• Experience in European markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across Turkey and Central Asia.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Develop strategies to increase sales and acquire customers in the region.
• Monitor market developments and competitor activity to inform growth.
• Collaborate with Management to define priorities and actionable plans.
• Coordinate with Product Management and Marketing to promote offerings.
• Represent the company at trade shows and events.
• Expand company network and visibility in target markets.
• Provide regular market insights to support strategic decisions.

Skills

New market development

Client relationship building

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our client is an international technology company providing advanced solutions and services to industrial customers, with a strong focus on the Oil & Gas sector. As part of its continued expansion in Turkey & Central Asia, the company is looking to strengthen its commercial presence and accelerate business development across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing international organisation and play a key role in developing new markets, building strategic client relationships and increasing the company's footprint in Europe. The position will be fully remote in the short term and based in Turkey.

Le poste :

We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to drive sales growth and develop new business opportunities across Turkey & Central Asia.

With a high level of autonomy, you will be responsible for identifying new markets and prospective clients, developing long-term commercial relationships and managing the entire sales cycle through to closing.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities across Turkey & Central Asia markets;
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers;
• Managing the complete sales cycle, from prospect identification and qualification through to negotiation and closing;
• Developing commercial strategies to increase sales and customer acquisition within the assigned territory;
• Monitoring market developments, customer needs and competitor activity to identify new growth opportunities;
• Working closely with management to define business development priorities and translate them into actionable plans;
• Partnering with Product Management and Marketing teams to support the introduction and promotion of new products within the region;
• Participating in relevant trade shows, industry events and marketing campaigns;
• Developing the company's network and visibility across Turkey & Central Asia markets;
• Providing regular reporting and market insights to support strategic decision-making.

The role will require regular travel depending on business and customer needs.

Profil recherché :

We are looking for a commercially driven professional with a strong appetite for business development and an ability to operate autonomously within an international environment.

You ideally bring:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent;
• A minimum of 3 years of sales or business development experience within industrial products or solutions;
• Previous exposure to the Oil & Gas industry would be a strong advantage;
• A proven ability to identify opportunities, develop new markets and build long-term client relationships;
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills;
• An entrepreneurial, resourceful and results-oriented approach;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Fluent written and spoken English;
• The ability and willingness to travel regularly;
• Previous commercial experience within European markets would be considered an advantage.

Above all, we are looking for someone who enjoys opening doors and creating business from the ground up, while being equally comfortable developing long-term relationships with strategic customers.