Junior Sales Manager (m/f/d) – Chemical Raw Materials

Nagase Europa GmbH; Fatih; On-site; TRY 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Small international team

Competitive salary package with social

Meal and transportation support

Job summary

Nagase Europa GmbH in Istanbul, Türkiye, seeks a Junior Sales Manager for Chemical Raw Materials to grow Türkiye and international markets. You will manage accounts, build relationships, and coordinate orders and documentation, with a focus on monomers, pigments, solvents, resins, and additives.

The candidate should have 5+ years in chemical raw materials sales, fluency in Turkish and English, and willingness to travel internationally. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Business Administration.
• At least 5 years of direct sales experience in chemical raw materials (mandatory).
• Fluency in Turkish and English (written and spoken).
• Proven experience in B2B sales, customer development, and new business acquisition.
• Knowledge of chemical raw materials: monomers, pigments, solvents, resins, additives.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing customer accounts and acquire new customers.
• Develop sales of chemical raw materials (monomers, pigments, solvents, resins, hardeners, additives).
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in Türkiye and international markets, including Africa.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and Nagase Group companies.
• Coordinate quotations, orders, deliveries, and import/export documentation.
• Negotiate commercial terms and offers per Incoterms rules.
• Collaborate with international suppliers and customers on new product development and market opportunities.

Skills

Turkish

English

B2B sales

Negotiation

Relationship building

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Business Administration

Tools

SAP

CRM software

Job description

Your mission

NAGASE (EUROPA) GmbH, part of the globally operating NAGASE Group, provides innovative technologies, high-quality materials, and customized solutions to customers across a wide range of industries.

To strengthen our team in Istanbul, Türkiye, we are looking for an experienced Junior Sales Manager (m/f/d) – Chemical Raw Materials with a proven track record in the chemical raw materials business, particularly in the paints, coatings, printing inks, resins, and adhesives industries.

You will be responsible for developing existing customer relationships, acquiring new customers, and driving business growth in Türkiye and international markets.

• Manage existing customer accounts and acquire new customers
• Develop sales of chemical raw materials, including monomers, pigments, solvents, resins, hardeners, and additives
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in Türkiye and international markets, including Africa
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and NAGASE Group companies
• Coordinate quotations, orders, deliveries, and import/export documentation
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage offers in accordance with applicable Incoterms rules
• Collaborate with international suppliers and customers on new product development and market opportunities

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 5 years of direct sales experience in chemical raw materials, with proven experience in the paints, coatings, printing inks, resins, or adhesives industries. This industry-specific experience is a mandatory requirement
• Strong knowledge of relevant chemical raw materials, such as monomers, pigments, solvents, resins, hardeners, and additives
• Proven experience in B2B sales, customer development, and new business acquisition
• Fluency in Turkish and English, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of international trade procedures and Incoterms rules
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, customer-oriented, and reliable working style
• Willingness to travel internationally

Why us?

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
• Small, dynamic, international team with structured onboarding
• Opportunity to actively contribute to business growth
• Competitive salary package, including social security and health coverage
• Paid annual leave, plus meal and transportation support