External Account Manager

Airbus; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Brenntag Turkey is seeking an External Account Manager for the Nutrition Team, with a focus on maintaining sales activities, following up with customers, and growing relationships within assigned accounts.

The role requires a strong track record in the B2B food industry, English fluency, and the ability to achieve targets while optimizing gross margins in sales. A hybrid work setup is offered with private health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in food-related field required or preferred.
• Experience in B2B food industry and customer management.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sales activities and conduct customer follow-ups and manage relationships at assigned accounts.
• Drive commercial success in the B2B food industry.
• Realize personal financial targets and maintain gross-margin based profit flow in sales.
• Manage sales for customer requirements and pursue new growth opportunities in food manufacturing.
• Develop and manage customer relationships to drive business growth and market share.

Skills

Account management

Sales experience

B2B food industry

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

English fluency

Results oriented

Pipeline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering / Food Technology / Chemical Engineering / Chemistry

Job description

Brenntag Turkey is looking for an External Account Manager for Nutrition Team! JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIRED BUSINESS ACUMEN

• Maintain sales activites & conduct customer follow-ups and manage relationships at assigned accounts.
• Clear track record of driving commercial success in the B2B food industry.
• Realize personal financial targets and maintaining gross-margin based profit flow in sales.
• Experience in the food industry, with a strong awareness of market trends and competitors.
• Manage sales for customer requirements, solve problems, as well as identify and pursue new growth opportunities in food manufacturing market.
• Enthusiastic to achieve results, conduct effective research to identify new perceptions and customer needs with arranging business meetings with existing clients and new customers.
• Proactively develope and manage customer relationships within an assigned territory and/or customer segment to drive business growth and market share.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage a dynamic opportunity pipeline to achieve growth targets.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Food Engineering, Food Technology / Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, preferably from reputable universities.
• At least 5 years of commercial experience in the food industry, preferably with experience in Food Service, Food Ingredients (especially starch) and Food Blends.
• Fluency in English is a must and during the interview, there will be a speaking session.
• Ability to maintain long-lasting relations in customer management with excellent communication and process management skills.
• Strong commercial outlook and a sales approach to account management.

What we offer?

• Competitive and fair salary
• Private health insurance
• Hybrid working model
• Professional development opportunities

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag TA Team

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com