Junior Sales Manager (m/f/d) – Istanbul

NAGASE (EUROPA) GmbH; Şişli; Hybrid; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid model

Small, dynamic, international team

Onboarding program

Competitive salary

Social security & health coverage

Meal & transportation support

Paid annual leave

Job summary

NAGASE (EUROPA) GmbH in Istanbul seeks a Junior Sales Manager to drive growth in Life & Healthcare and related chemicals. You will manage the sales process from quotation to delivery and strengthen customer relationships across the Europe network.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years in Life & Healthcare sales, English and Turkish fluency, and readiness to travel internationally. SAP knowledge and GMP/GDP familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of sales experience in Life & Healthcare.
• Fluency in English and Turkish; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of GMP/GDP regulations is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally; strong communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales process from quotation to delivery and develop existing customers while acquiring new business partners
• Serve as the main contact for suppliers and clients, coordinating with the global Nagase Group
• Identify new business opportunities, including in emerging markets
• Focus on Life & Healthcare industries (Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Food, Agriculture) and support chemical-related businesses (Plastics, Paints, Resins)
• Handle pharmaceutical raw materials and ensure import/export compliance
• Drive product development projects with international suppliers and clients

Skills

English fluency

Turkish fluency

Sales experience

Intercultural collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your mission

We’re growing – and you can be part of it!

NAGASE (EUROPA) GmbH, part of the global Nagase Group, delivers innovative technologies, high-quality materials, and tailored solutions across industries.

For our Istanbul office, we are seeking a Junior Sales Manager to drive growth and strengthen customer relationships in Life & Healthcare and chemical-related businesses.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage the sales process from quotation to delivery and develop existing customers while acquiring new business partners
• Serve as the main contact for suppliers and clients, coordinating with the global Nagase Group
• Identify new business opportunities, including in emerging markets
• Focus on Life & Healthcare industries (Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Food, Agriculture) and support chemical-related businesses (Plastics, Paints, Resins)
• Handle pharmaceutical raw materials and ensure import/export compliance
• Drive product development projects with international suppliers and clients

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Business
• Minimum 3 years of sales experience in Life & Healthcare; experience with pharmaceutical raw materials and international business is an advantage
• Fluency in English and Turkish; proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
• Basic knowledge of GMP/GDP regulations is an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally and liaise between manufacturers and clients
• Strong communication, intercultural collaboration, responsibility, and reliability

Why us?

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