Global Sales & Market Development Specialist

Volkan Fire Fighting Vehicles; Konak; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkan Firefighting seeks an experienced International Sales Manager to maintain and expand its global customer portfolio. You will lead communications with buyers, travel to key meetings, and drive orders across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Responsibilities include managing bids and tenders for international projects, developing distributors and sales channels, and preparing regional reports. You will represent the company at international trade shows and ensure actions to meet targets.

Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Business Administration, International Trade, or Foreign Trade.
• Ability to communicate with foreign clients in writing and verbally; English for Europe, Asia, and the Middle East; French for Africa.
• 5+ years of experience in international sales and marketing, preferably in manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the existing international customer portfolio and expand it by acquiring new customers.
• Maintain communication with existing customers and increase sales.
• Manage communication with customers via email and phone.
• Undertake regular international business trips to visit existing and new customers.
• Manage the bidding and tender preparation processes for international projects.
• Engage in business development activities with distributors and other sales channels.
• Prepare, analyze, and report on regional/country reports, and ensure necessary actions are taken to meet targets.
• Organize participation in international trade shows and represent the company at these events.

Skills

English proficiency

French proficiency

International sales

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Distributors development

ERP systems

MS Office

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in Economics

Business Administration

International Trade

Foreign Trade

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Note: Separate hiring processes will be conducted for this position in Ankara and İzmir.

Founded in 1974 by İsa Tecim in Izmir, Volkan İtfaiye began its operations in a small workshop, specializing in the production of fire trucks and fire pumps; today, it has become a leading and trusted brand in the industry.

With over 50 years of history and an innovative vision, the company has pioneered many areas in Turkey, including high-tech hydraulic ladder fire trucks, airport firefighting vehicles, and modular fire trucks, continuously advancing its engineering capabilities in firefighting technologies.

Today, Volkan Firefighting operates in modern production facilities spanning a total of 200,000 m², including 30,000 m² of covered space, in Torbalı Yazıbaşı, with over 400 employees. Through advanced production technologies, R&D capabilities, and a quality-focused approach, the company produces high-standard products for both domestic and international markets.

With its expertise in producing ARFF (Airport Firefighting) vehicles compliant with ICAO and NFPA standards, Volkan Firefighting ranks among the world’s leading manufacturers in this field and is positioned as one of the top three companies globally.

The company builds its success not only on technological and engineering strength but also on the value it places on the hard work, expertise, and contributions of its employees; through its people-centered approach, it fosters team spirit, commitment, and continuous improvement. This holistic structure strengthens quality, efficiency, and sustainable success together.

General Qualifications

• Graduates of university departments such as Economics, Business Administration, International Trade, Foreign Trade, etc.,
• Capable of communicating with foreign clients and companies both in writing and verbally; possessing a good command of English for Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and a good command of French for Africa,
• With at least 5 years of experience in international sales and marketing activities, preferably with experience at manufacturing companies in similar sectors,
• Strong communication skills, high self-confidence, and strong work discipline,
• Able to take responsibility and possess problem-solving skills,
• Strong interpersonal skills, high persuasiveness, team-oriented, and strong follow-through ability,
• Competent in problem-solving and analytical thinking,
• Keeps abreast of industry and market developments to continuously update their knowledge,
• Capable of conducting research activities related to market analysis and commercial intelligence,
• No restrictions on domestic or international travel,
• Experience in international trade shows and overseas travel, able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment,
• Proficient in MS Office programs, preferably with experience in ERP applications,
• Possesses a Class B driver’s license and is able to drive actively,

Job Description

• Maintain the existing international customer portfolio and expand it by acquiring new customers,
• Maintain communication with existing customers and increase sales,
• Manage communication with customers via email and phone,
• Undertake regular international business trips to visit existing and new customers,
• Manage the bidding and tender preparation processes for international projects,
• Engage in business development activities with distributors and other sales channels,
• Prepare, analyze, and report on regional/country reports, and ensure necessary actions are taken to meet targets,
• Organize participation in international trade shows and represent the company at these events.