Sales Account Manager, Compounding

Kordsa; İzmit; On-site; TRY 624,000 - 1,041,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinforcement technology company in Turkey is looking for a dynamic sales professional to drive activities for engineering plastics. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3–5 years of B2B sales experience, and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and monitoring market trends. The position offers a comprehensive rewards program and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Base salary with variable incentives

Flexible benefits package

Parental leave

Employee recognition scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of B2B sales experience in engineering plastics or polymer compounding.
• Proven track record in managing key accounts and delivering technical solutions.
• Preferably experience in automotive, E&E, or consumer goods sectors.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM systems.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer relationships to achieve sustainable sales growth.
• Develop new business opportunities and identify market needs.
• Provide tailored engineering plastics solutions.
• Meet annual sales targets and support profitability objectives.
• Prepare proposals, lead price negotiations, and oversee contract processes.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.
• Regularly report sales performance and pipeline development.
• Represent at trade shows, conferences, and customer meetings.
• Support project-based sales and coordinate with technical teams.

Job description

Overview

Kordsa, a subsidiary of Sabancı Holding, is a global leader in reinforcement technologies with over 50 years of experience in the tire, construction, and composite industries. Building on this expertise, Kordsa has expanded into the engineering plastics sector, offering a comprehensive portfolio of compounded polymers such as PA66, PA6, PP, PBT, PET, and PC-ABS. Our engineering plastics business delivers innovative, high-performance solutions for automotive, white goods, electrical & electronics, and various industrial applications. Sustainability is at the core of our strategy, with recycled and eco-friendly products reducing carbon emissions by up to 82%.

We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our growing polymer compounding team and drive our sales activities across target markets.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of B2B sales experience in engineering plastics or polymer compounding.
• Proven track record in managing key accounts and delivering technical solutions.
• Preferably experience in automotive, E&E, or consumer goods sectors.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM systems.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.

What you will be doing

• Manage and grow existing customer relationships to achieve sustainable sales growth.
• Develop new business opportunities, identify market needs, and actively engage potential clients.
• Understand technical requirements and provide tailored engineering plastics solutions.
• Meet annual sales targets and support profitability objectives.
• Prepare proposals, lead price negotiations, and oversee contract processes.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.
• Regularly report sales performance and pipeline development to management.
• Represent Kordsa at trade shows, conferences, and customer meetings.
• Support project-based sales and coordinate closely with technical teams.

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including base salary, variable incentive and flexible benefits package, dynamic and competitive compensation, parental leave, employee recognition scheme, flexible working arrangements.
• Kordsa is rich in learning resources. We provide constant development opportunities, trainings, the possibility of international assignments, internal position changes and the chance to shape your own career.
• The ultimate place to win and achieve your career dreams if you take initiative and push the boundaries while helping others shine along the way.
• DE&I awareness trainings & workshops.
• Work in a diverse, dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to network and connect.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Our culture

We focus on the needs and expectations of customers & all stakeholders. We value different perspectives and inclusion in decision making also we strive to be a pioneer of innovation, create long term and sustainable value. We are not afraid of making mistakes, we see this as a development opportunity. We provide equal opportunities to each and every one and embrace differences.

At Kordsa, we hire without prejudice and without discrimination regarding race, gender, religion, color, national or social origin, ethnicity, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression or political view.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Kordsa is a place where everyone can grow. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to be a part of us!