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

Nagase Europa GmbH; Şişli; Hybrid; TRY 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Meal and transportation support

Social security & health coverage

Job summary

Nagase Europa GmbH, European subsidiary of the Nagase Group, seeks a Junior Sales Manager for chemical raw materials based in Istanbul, Türkiye. You will develop existing accounts, win new customers, and drive business growth in Türkiye and international markets, with a focus on paints, coatings, inks, resins, and adhesives.

The role requires at least 5 years of direct chemical raw materials sales experience, Turkish and English fluency, and willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemistry/engineering/business field
• 5+ years direct sales in chemical raw materials mandatory
• Fluency in Turkish and English (written and spoken)
• Experience in B2B sales and new business acquisition
• Knowledge of chemical raw materials: monomers, pigments, solvents, resins, additives
• Willingness to travel internationally

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 terms and manage offers per Incoterms.
• Collaborate with international suppliers and customers on new product opportunities.

Skills

B2B sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Customer development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

SAP

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.

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

About Us

We are the European subsidiary of the NAGASE Group from Japan – a globally leading trading and service company headquartered in Düsseldorf. As part of a worldwide network, we combine innovation and quality while focusing on forward-looking industries: specialty and fine chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, enzymes, and solutions for the electronics and semiconductor industries. With offices in Düsseldorf, London, Budapest, Lyon, and Istanbul, we maintain a strong presence across Europe. We provide our customers with tailored products, technical expertise, and excellent service – always with the ambition to deliver the highest possible quality. Our goal: to work together with our partners to create innovative solutions that truly make a difference.