Pigment Sales Executive

Akcoat; Fatih; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Akcoat, a global leader in advanced coating technologies, seeks a Pigment Sales Executive to join the Functional Coatings Sales Department. You will develop strategic partnerships and drive international market expansion, managing pigment product sales and related applications.

The role requires a chemistry or engineering degree, 5+ years in pigment or related industries, B2B sales experience, fluent English, and travel willingness to visit customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines.
• Preferably 5+ years in pigment, masterbatches, colorants, coatings, plastics, ceramics, inks, or related chemical industries.
• Experience in B2B technical sales and customer management.
• Excellent command of English and strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales activities for pigment products and related applications.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers.
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable product solutions.
• Coordinate technical support activities with internal teams and customers.
• Follow up product trials and new product implementation processes.
• Monitor market trends, customer developments, and competitor activities.
• Contribute to product development initiatives through market feedback.
• Resolve customer complaints effectively and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

English proficiency

Negotiation

Customer-focused

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Driving license

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Business Administration or related disciplines

Job description

Akcoat is a global leader in advanced coating technologies with nearly 50 years of experience. The company develops innovative and sustainable solutions across five core business areas: enamel, ceramic, non-stick and decorative coatings, pigments, and glass coatings.

Serving industries such as home appliances, automotive, construction, telecommunications, and glass packaging, Akcoat operates manufacturing facilities in Türkiye and Spain, supported by a worldwide network of offices and technical service teams.

As the market leader in enamel and ceramic coatings in Türkiye and one of the world's leading coating manufacturers, Akcoat continues to drive innovation and deliver high-performance solutions to customers around the globe.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Pigment Sales Executive to join our Functional Coatings Sales Department and play a key role in developing strategic customer partnerships and expanding our presence in international markets.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Business Administration or related disciplines
• Preferably minimum 5 years of experience in pigment, masterbatches, colorants, coatings, plastics, ceramics, inks, or related chemical industries
• Experience in B2B technical sales and customer management
• Excellent command of English
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
• Customer-focused and result-oriented approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good command of MS Office applications
• Valid driving license
• No restrictions for domestic and international travel
• Resident in or willing to relocate to İstanbul, Kocaeli or Sakarya

What you'll do

• Manage sales activities for pigment products and related applications
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable product solutions
• Coordinate technical support activities with internal teams and customers
• Follow up product trials and new product implementation processes
• Monitor market trends, customer developments, and competitor activities
• Contribute to product development initiatives through market feedback
• Resolve customer complaints effectively and ensure customer satisfaction
• Identify new business opportunities and support market growth strategies

Why Akcoat?

At Akcoat, you will be part of a culture that values collaboration, continuous development, and innovation. We believe in empowering our people, encouraging new ideas, and growing together while creating value for our customers worldwide.

At Akcoat, we manage all our processes in line with our core values:

Integrity and Honesty, Respect for People and the Environment, Service Excellence, Transparency, Accountability, Responsibility, and Equality.