Export Sales Specialist (English Speaker)

Gamak Makina Sanayi A.Ş; Ümraniye; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamak Makina Sanayi A.Ş in Istanbul is seeking an International Sales Manager to expand export activities for electric motors and power transmission products. You will conduct market research, build distributor networks, and participate in global trade shows to drive growth.

The role requires a engineering background, 3+ years in international sales, strong English, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally from the Asian side of Istanbul.

Qualifications

• Market research and new business development in assigned region.
• Development and management of distributor relationships.
• Participation in international trade fairs and exhibitions.
• Export sales process management from quotation to shipment.
• Coordination with production and operations on export orders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic market research in the assigned region and target countries to identify new business opportunities and acquire new customers.
• Effectively manage, follow up on, and develop relationships with existing distributors.
• Visit existing distributors and companies identified through market research.
• Represent the company at international trade fairs and exhibitions.
• Manage and follow up on the export sales process from quotation and pricing through production and shipment.
• Coordinate and provide the necessary direction to the export production and operations teams.
• Work in line with assigned sales targets and the sales budget, and regularly report sales performance and results for the assigned region to the management.
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry developments and market dynamics within the assigned region and report potential business opportunities.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and follow up on after-sales processes.

Skills

Export sales

English proficiency

MS Office

Planning & organization

Communication & teamwork

Negotiation skills

Willingness to travel

Military service (male)

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• University degree in Engineering from a recognized university
• At least 3 years of experience in international sales
• Preferably, experience in export sales within the electric motors and/or power transmission technologies industry
• Strong knowledge of export processes, including logistics, customs clearance, and payment terms
• Advanced written and spoken English
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Solution-oriented, with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to work as part of a team
• Strong sales, persuasion, and negotiation skills
• Residing on the Asian side of Istanbul
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
• For male candidates, completion of military service is required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Conduct systematic market research in the assigned region and target countries to identify new business opportunities and acquire new customers.
• Effectively manage, follow up on, and develop relationships with existing distributors.
• Visit existing distributors and companies identified through market research.
• Represent the company at international trade fairs and exhibitions.
• Manage and follow up on the export sales process from quotation and pricing through production and shipment.
• Coordinate and provide the necessary direction to the export production and operations teams.
• Work in line with assigned sales targets and the sales budget, and regularly report sales performance and results for the assigned region to the management.
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry developments and market dynamics within the assigned region and report potential business opportunities.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and follow up on after-sales processes.