Foregin Trade & BD Specialist

SETA STEEL; Seyhan; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SETA STEEL seeks a Foreign Trade & Business Development Specialist for Adana to manage export/import operations end-to-end and drive growth in international markets. You will coordinate with logistics partners, prepare documents, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop new markets across regions.

Strong English, market analysis, and negotiation skills are essential. Collaboration with production, finance, and sales teams will be required in a fast-paced, export-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of export/import procedures, Incoterms, customs processes, and international trade regulations.
• Business development experience with market research, customer networking, relationship management, and negotiation skills.
• English proficiency; knowledge of an additional foreign language is an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking, reporting, and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing import and export operations end-to-end
• Preparing and tracking commercial documents
• Coordinating with logistics companies and business partners
• Monitoring compliance with international trade regulations
• Researching and developing new international markets
• Conducting market and competitor analyses
• Supporting pricing and contract negotiations with overseas customers and distributors
• Maintaining regular communication with existing business partners
• Preparing sales and performance reports
• Working with production, finance, and logistics teams to ensure smooth order completion
• Supporting participation in foreign trade fairs and events
• Contributing to materials for international sales and marketing activities

Skills

Export/Import procedures

Negotiation & BD

English proficiency

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Intl Trade/BA/Engineering)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Foreign Trade & Business Development Specialist

This full-time, on-site Foreign Trade and Business Development Specialist position is located at Seta Çelik's facilities in Adana.

Key Responsibilities of the Position:

• Managing import and export operations end-to-end
• Preparing and tracking commercial documents
• Coordinating with logistics companies and business partners
• Monitoring compliance with international trade regulations
• Researching and developing new international markets
• Conducting market and competitor analyses
• Supporting pricing and contract negotiations with overseas customers and distributors
• Maintaining regular communication with existing business partners
• Preparing sales and performance reports
• Working with production, finance, and logistics teams to ensure smooth order completion
• Supporting participation in foreign trade fairs and events
• Contributing to the preparation of materials to be used in international sales and marketing activities

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of export/import procedures, Incoterms, customs processes, and international trade regulations
• Business development experience with market research, customer/business networking, relationship management, and negotiation skills
• Written and spoken English proficiency; * Knowledge of an additional foreign language is an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking, reporting, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills.
• Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a workplace in Adana and in a fast-paced environment requiring coordination with different departments.
• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in production or export-oriented companies is preferred.

In short: SETA ÇELİK is looking for not only a staff member to manage export operations, but also an international trade + business development specialist who will find new customers/markets abroad, develop sales, and grow the company's exports.