Sales Manager

HUGENT Hizmet ve Danışmanlık A.Ş.; Gebze; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

HUGENT Hizmet ve Danışmanlık A.Ş. is seeking a seasoned Sales Manager to accelerate commercial growth in the labels and packaging sector. You will expand the customer portfolio, identify new business opportunities, and strengthen presence in local and international markets.

The role requires 7+ years in sales (3+ in a leadership role), strong negotiation, and fluent English. Domestic and international travel will be required; candidates based in Istanbul or Kocaeli or willing to relocate are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Lead and manage the sales team to achieve revenue targets.
• Maintain and expand relationships with key accounts; seek new business opportunities.
• Identify market trends and customer needs in labels and packaging industries.
• Build relationships with decision-makers and drive negotiations.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, and performance reports for leadership.
• Monitor pricing, profitability, and market dynamics to maximize margins.
• Regularly report on sales pipeline and market insights to senior management.

Skills

Sales strategy

B2B sales

Leadership

Negotiation

English fluency

Communication

Market analysis

Customer development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

We are looking for a “Sales Manager” for our client, a well-established group company operating in the label manufacturing industry. This position will report directly to the General Manager.

This position will play a key role in accelerating commercial growth by expanding the company’s customer portfolio, identifying new business opportunities, and strengthening its presence across local and international markets.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of sales experience, preferably within the labels, flexible packaging or printing industry.
• At least 3 years of experience in a sales management or people management role.
• Proven experience in B2B sales and business development.
• Experience in managing key accounts and preferably leading a sales team.
• Strong existing network and customer relationships within the label industry will be a significant advantage.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of sales processes, pricing, profitability, and market dynamics.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Fluent English is required.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when required.
• Currently residing in Istanbul or Kocaeli, or willing to relocate to either location.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute sales strategies in line with the company's growth objectives.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the sales team to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Manage and expand relationships with existing customers while developing new business opportunities.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and potential growth areas within the labels and packaging industry.
• Build strong relationships with key accounts and decision-makers.
• Develop new customer and market opportunities through active business development.
• Prepare and manage sales forecasts, budgets, and performance reports.
• Monitor market dynamics, competitors, pricing, and customer activities.
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage pricing, contracts, and sales conditions.
• Ensure effective follow-up of quotations, tenders, projects, and customer requirements.
• Regularly report sales performance, pipeline development, and market insights to senior management.