Foregin Trade & BD Specialist

Seta Çelik Makina İnşaat Taahhüt San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.; Seyhan; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Seta Çelik Makina İnşaat Taahhüt San. Tic. Ltd. Şti. in Adana is seeking a Foreign Trade & Business Development Specialist to oversee export/import operations, develop new markets, and support international sales initiatives.

You will collaborate with production, logistics and finance teams, prepare commercial documents, and represent the company at trade fairs, with English proficiency and strong negotiation skills.

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.
• Written and spoken English proficiency; knowledge of an additional foreign language is an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking, reporting, and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 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 the preparation of materials for international sales and marketing activities.

Skills

Export/Import procedures

Incoterms

Negotiation skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Market research

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade / Business Administration / Engineering or related field

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.