Sales Engineer

Motul Asia Pacific; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Motul Türkiye is seeking a Sales Engineer to join the MotulTech team. The role blends engineering knowledge with a strong sales and customer focus, serving industrial customers and distributors across Türkiye.

You will travel regularly to customer sites, prepare technical presentations and demonstrations, and work with internal teams to deliver the right technical solutions and drive business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Metallurgical or Materials)
• Strong technical understanding of industrial processes and manufacturing
• Experience in technical sales or business development is an advantage
• Willingness to travel extensively within Türkiye and good English
• Based in Istanbul and/or Kocaeli

Responsibilities

• Develop new business by identifying potential customers and opportunities.
• Manage the sales process from first contact through quotation, negotiation and closing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors and business partners.
• Visit customer sites regularly to understand production processes, technical requirements and business needs.
• Provide technical advice on industrial lubricants and metalworking applications; communicate technically with customers.
• Follow up on trials, tests and customer applications; analyze results and report findings.
• Support customers with troubleshooting and application-related issues.
• Prepare technical sales materials and recommendations with Product Management and Technical teams.

Skills

Technical sales

B2B sales

Customer-facing

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Motul is a French company with a long-standing expertise in the development, production and distribution of high-quality lubricants and fluids. Founded in 1853, Motul operates in more than 160 countries and serves a wide range of markets, including powersports, automotive, heavy-duty and industrial applications.

Known for its technical expertise and innovation, Motul has developed strong relationships with leading manufacturers, motorsport teams and major championships around the world.

At Motul, people are at the heart of our business. We aim to create an environment where employees can develop their skills, take responsibility and contribute to the success of the company.

About MotulTech

MotulTech is the industrial division of Motul Group, specializing in lubricants and technical solutions for metalworking and machinery maintenance.

Our product range includes metalworking fluids for cutting, grinding, forming, casting and extrusion, as well as quenchants, cleaners, rust preventatives, lubricating oils and greases.

Our teams work closely with customers on their production sites to improve processes, solve technical challenges and deliver solutions that contribute to performance, efficiency and sustainability.

The Position

Motul Türkiye is looking for a Sales Engineer to join the MotulTech team.

This role is responsible for developing the MotulTech business in Türkiye by combining technical knowledge with a strong sales and customer focus. You will work closely with industrial customers, distributors and internal teams to understand customer requirements, identify business opportunities and provide the right technical solutions.

We are looking for an individual with an engineering background and a strong interest in sales and business development. A degree from an engineering faculty is required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering or a related field.

The position is based in Istanbul and/or Kocaeli and involves regular travel to customer sites across Türkiye.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business by identifying potential customers and creating new sales opportunities.
• Manage the sales process from the first customer contact through to quotation, negotiation and closing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors and business partners.
• Visit customer sites regularly to understand their production processes, technical requirements and business needs.
• Maintain technical follow ups, analysis and measuring the lubricants for regular schedule and/or for troubleshooting.
• Provide technical advice on industrial lubricants and metalworking applications. With enhanced communication on the technical side, you will obtain letters of approvals & recommendations
• Follow up on product trials, technical tests and customer applications, including the analysis and reporting of results.
• Support customers with troubleshooting and application-related issues.
• Work closely with customers to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, customer trainings and product demonstrations.
• Participate in customer meetings, trade fairs, seminars and other industry events.
• Work with the sales and technical teams to resolve customer complaints and provide appropriate solutions.
• Prepare technical sales materials and application recommendations together with the Product Management and Technical teams.
• Follow market developments and competitor activities and share relevant information with the wider team.
• Contribute to achieving sales, customer development and business growth targets.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering or a related field.
• Strong technical understanding and an interest in industrial processes and manufacturing.
• Previous experience in technical sales, B2B sales, business development, application engineering or a similar customer-facing role is an advantage.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, metalworking, machinery, automotive, chemicals, lubricants or a related industry is a plus.
• Strong interest in sales and the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Good communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to communicate with customers at different levels.
• Ability to understand technical problems and explain solutions in a clear and practical way.
• Customer-oriented, proactive and results-driven approach.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Türkiye.
• Valid driving licence.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Based in Istanbul and/or Kocaeli.

What You Can Expect

This is a field-based role with a high level of customer interaction and responsibility. You will have the opportunity to develop your career across both technical and commercial areas, work with a wide range of industrial customers and gain in-depth knowledge of MotulTech products and applications.

If you are an engineer with a strong interest in sales, enjoy working with customers and are looking for a role where you can combine technical knowledge with commercial responsibility, we would be happy to hear from you.