Sales Support Professional

American President Lines; Fatih; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shipping company in Turkey is seeking a Sales Support Specialist to assist customers using digital pricing tools and manage quotation requests. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, possess strong communication skills, and have a customer-oriented mindset. Responsibilities include supporting sales teams, promoting products, and preparing reports. The company offers various perks, including a yearly bonus and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Birthday day off

Yearly bonus

Life insurance

Transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business, Logistics, or related fields).
• Strong understanding of customer needs, products, and market trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in using digital pricing tools effectively.
• Manage quotation requests from both Outside and Inside Sales teams.
• Promote CMA CGM Group products and services.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports for the Sales Support Supervisor.

Skills

Customer-oriented mindset

Strong communication skills

Organizational abilities

Problem-solving skills

Sales techniques knowledge

Market trends understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related fields

Tools

IT applications proficiency

Job description

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ID: 572620

Location: Istanbul, TR

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050. Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Assist customers in using digital pricing tools effectively
• Manage quotation requests from both Outside and Inside Sales teams
• Follow up with customers on sent quotations to ensure timely responses
• Support Sales teams with a dedicated portfolio of customers
• Promote CMA CGM Group products and services, including e-commerce, intermodal solutions, value-added services, and supply chain offerings
• Collaborate with pricing teams to resolve disputes (Freight & DDSM claims)
• Act as backup for Outside & Inside Sales when needed
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports for the Sales Support Supervisor

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business, Logistics, or related fields)
• Strong understanding of customer needs, products, and market trends
• Knowledge of sales techniques and account management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in pricing and portfolio management
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Customer-oriented mindset with problem-solving skills
• Advanced computer literacy and familiarity with IT applications
• Fluency in written and spoken English (part of the interview will be conducted in English)

What we offer:

• Working in an agile, flexible, digital, and social culture
• Working 40 hours a week
• Birthday day off
• Fruit Day: every Wednesday
• Happy hours
• Yearly bonus
• Transportation
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

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