FR (Flame Retardant) Solutions Product Specialist/Executive

Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.S.; Yalova Merkez; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of acrylic fibers is seeking an experienced FR Solutions Product Specialist based in Yalova. You will define product strategies, manage customer portfolios, and conduct market research. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and technical sales experience. Join us for a unique work-life balance with 4-day work weeks and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Participation in Job Orientation and Training

Leadership training opportunities

Master's/PhD support program

Private accommodation for employees

Active social event activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Technical sales experience in flame retardant fibers is preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and strategy.
• Manage customer portfolio and seek new potentials.
• Conduct market research and prepare sales budget.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team working

Customer-oriented mindset

Ability to influence teams

English proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Industrial, Textile Engineering or relevant fields

Job description

Overview

AKSA, a company of Akkök Holding, was founded in 1968 in Yalova. Becoming the world’s largest producer of acrylic fiber over the years, Aksa today serves approximately 300 customers in over 50 countries across 5 continents. Having a capacity of 350.000 tons per year, Aksa supplies raw materials for textiles and technical textiles in many diverse areas.

We are looking for a FR Solutions Product Specialist/Executive who will be reporting to the FR Solutions Product Manager.

Qualities We Are Looking For;

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, Textile Engineering or other relevant fields,
• Technical sales experience, preferably in one of flame retardant fibers, yarns and textiles,
• Experience on technical textiles is a plus,
• Strong analytical problem solving, communication and negotiation skills,
• Team working and customer-oriented mindset,
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English,
• Proficiency in MS Office applications,
• No restriction to travel.

Your main tasks are;

• Defining and driving product vision & strategy, setting goals and developing road maps,
• Managing existing customer portfolio and seeking for new customer potentials,
• Preparing sales budget, pricing and order management,
• Conducting market research and disseminating market insight throughout the company,
• Gathering, executing, and prioritizing market/customer requirements,
• Leading the teams in product design and development projects,
• Supporting marketing activities,
• Supporting related teams to develop relationships with customers, suppliers and all business partners.

What are waiting for you here !

Applications that support your development

• Participation in Job Orientation and AKSA Recognition Training specific to the process steps within the scope of job adaptation,
• Opportunity to participate in personal development, professional development and leadership training within the scope of our Corporate Training Academy,
• Outside fairs, training and company visit opportunities abroad,
• Master's/PhD support program,
• Foreign language support program,

Work-Life Balance

• The opportunity to work 4 days a week, which we implemented as a first in Turkey,
• Private accommodation for employees,
• Benefit package,
• Aksa Social Event Team activities (Sailing, book, running, trekking clubs)
• Service Opportunity: Asian side of İstanbul, On the Yalova-Kocaeli (Karamürsel-Gölcük-Başiskele)

Recruitment Process

• Receiving applications,
• Preliminary evaluation to be made in line with the criteria,
• Sending personality inventory and interview process to shortlisted candidates
• English exam
• Senior management meeting
• Offer