Sales Manager

Trenkwalder Turkey; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Trenkwalder Turkey is seeking a Sales Manager to drive new business in the automotive, electronics, and industrial sectors. You will manage the complete sales cycle—from initial контакт to first order—and build a strong distributor network.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in technical materials sales, fluent English and Turkish, and willingness to travel. A driving licence is essential, with extensive travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience in B2B sales within related technical materials industries.
• Proven experience in new business development and customer acquisition, preferably within automotive, electronics, industrial or related sectors.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a results-oriented mindset.
• Experience with sales targets, KPIs, pipeline management and CRM systems.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Turkish.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities and acquire new customers across the automotive, electronics, industrial, converter and die-cutting sectors.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and initial contact through technical meetings, sampling, quotation, negotiation and first order.
• Develop a strong network of converters and die-cutters as potential business partners and routes to market.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing levels and new project opportunities and share relevant market insights with the headquarters.
• Take ownership of sales targets, revenue, gross margin and agreed KPIs for the assigned territory.
• Manage the sales pipeline and forecasts through CRM and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Business development

KPI management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Our multinational business partner which operates in technical adhesive tapes and materials sector is looking for a \"Sales Manager\"

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Business Administration or a related field


• Minimum 5 years of professional experience


• Experience in b2b sales within related technical materials industries


• Proven experience in new business development and customer acquisition, preferably within automotive, electronics, industrial or related sectors


• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a results-oriented mindset


• Experience with sales targets, KPIs, pipeline management and CRM systems


• Fluent in spoken and written English and Turkish


• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel extensively

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develop new business opportunities and acquire new customers across the automotive, electronics, industrial, converter and die-cutting sectors


• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and initial contact through technical meetings, sampling, quotation, negotiation and first order


• Develop a strong network of converters and die-cutters as potential business partners and routes to market


• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing levels and new project opportunities and share relevant market insights with the headquarters


• Take ownership of sales targets, revenue, gross margin and agreed KPIs for the assigned territory


• Manage the sales pipeline and forecasts through CRM and ensure accurate reporting