Key Account Manager Meat Industry (m/f/d)

Wiberg; Fatih; On-site; TRY 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

International environment

Short decision-making processes

Trust-based culture

Job summary

NovaTaste is seeking a dedicated Key Account Manager for the meat sector in Istanbul to develop and manage strategic customer relationships. You will guide products from development to sale, coordinate samples and documentation, and work closely with Supply Chain, Technical, and Marketing teams to meet targets.

The role requires at least three years in sales or business development within food ingredients, preferably meat, and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Three years in Sales or Business Development within food ingredients, preferably meat/delicatessen.
• Degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Life Sciences or related field.
• Strong focus on building long-term customer relationships and developing opportunities.
• Self-driven, structured, results-oriented work style.
• Excellent Turkish and English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel within Türkiye and valid Category B license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer relationships in the meat industry.
• Identify new business opportunities and acquire new customers.
• Visit customers' Purchasing and R&D teams regularly.
• Present our products and customized solutions.
• Coordinate sample shipments and documentation as needed.
• Support product approvals and customer qualification processes.
• Prepare quotations and negotiate prices and contracts.
• Monitor orders and ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Technical, and Marketing teams.
• Analyze market trends and regulatory developments to drive sales.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

CRM

Microsoft Office

Turkish

English

Negotiation

Communication

Meat industry knowledge

Travel

Education

Degree in Food Technology / Food Engineering / Life Sciences

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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LOOKING FOR

Key Account Manager Meat Industry (m/f/d)

Location: Ümraniye-Istanbul, TR, 34776

At NovaTaste, we develop taste solutions that delight people every day. To further drive our growth in the Turkish market, we are looking for a Key Account Manager who can build sustainable customer relationships, identify opportunities, and develop successful solutions together with our customers.

Your Responsibilities

As the primary point of contact for our customers in the meat industry, you will support them throughout the entire product development and sales process.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing and further developing existing customer relationships.
• Identifying new business opportunities and acquiring new customers.
• Regularly visiting customers' Purchasing and R&D teams.
• Presenting our products and customized solutions.
• Coordinating the shipment of samples and documentation.
• Supporting product approvals and customer qualification processes.
• Preparing quotations and conducting price and contract negotiations.
• Monitoring orders and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Working closely with Supply Chain, Technical, and Marketing teams.
• Analyzing market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments.
• Actively contributing to the achievement of sales and profitability targets.

What You Bring

• At least three years of experience in Sales or Business Development within the food ingredients industry, preferably in the meat or delicatessen sector.
• A degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Life Sciences, or a comparable qualification.
• A passion for building long-term customer relationships and developing new business opportunities.
• A self-driven, structured, and results-oriented working style.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of technological processes in meat processing, or a willingness to develop this expertise.
• Experience working with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent Turkish and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• A valid Category B driving license and willingness to travel within Türkiye.

What We Offer

• An exciting sales role with a high level of responsibility and autonomy.
• The opportunity to actively shape the market and achieve visible results.
• Collaboration within an international environment.
• Short decision-making processes and an open company culture.
• A team built on trust, respect, and collaboration.

Diversity Matters to Us

At NovaTaste, we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our success. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, beliefs, or disability. What matters most to us are your qualifications, personality, and motivation to help shape the future together with us.

Does This Sound Like You?

We look forward to getting to know you.