Senior Marine Account Manager - Turkey (Hybrid)

PPG Industries, Inc.; Kartal; Hybrid; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Marine Account Manager to lead growth for Protective & Marine Coatings in Turkey.

Based in Istanbul with a hybrid work model, you will develop strategic customer relationships, expand market share, and pursue new business opportunities across the marine segment. You will manage the full sales cycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build strong relationships with ship owners, ship managers, shipyards, and distributors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the marine industry.
• Track record in business development, account management, and sales growth.
• Ability to work independently and manage a territory-based role.
• Strong commercial acumen with negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Fluency in Turkish and English.
• Willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainable sales growth across Turkey's marine coatings market, focusing on maintenance and repair, ship owners and managers, shipyards, and marine distributors.
• Develop and execute territory and account plans to identify new business opportunities and expand existing relationships.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and influencers across customer organizations and industry stakeholders.
• Manage the full sales cycle from opportunity identification to quotation, negotiation, project execution, and after-sales support.
• Grow market share by promoting PPG's coating solutions and new product offerings.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and deliver accurate forecasts using CRM and quotation tools.
• Collaborate with technical, marketing, customer service, and support functions to provide effective, customer-focused solutions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Support credit management and ensure adherence to payment terms.
• Represent PPG professionally within the marine industry in Turkey.

Skills

Marine industry experience

Account management

Sales growth

Negotiation

Turkish and English fluency

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Marine Account Manager to lead growth for Protective & Marine Coatings in Turkey.

Based in Istanbul with a hybrid work model, you will develop strategic customer relationships, expand market share, and pursue new business opportunities across the marine segment. You will manage the full sales cycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build strong relationships with ship owners, ship managers, shipyards, and distributors.