Strategic Key Account Manager – Meat Industry

Wiberg; Fatih; On-site; TRY 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

International environment

Short decision-making processes

Trust-based culture

Job summary

NovaTaste is seeking a dedicated Key Account Manager for the meat sector in Istanbul to develop and manage strategic customer relationships. You will guide products from development to sale, coordinate samples and documentation, and work closely with Supply Chain, Technical, and Marketing teams to meet targets.

The role requires at least three years in sales or business development within food ingredients, preferably meat, and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Three years in Sales or Business Development within food ingredients, preferably meat/delicatessen.
• Degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Life Sciences or related field.
• Strong focus on building long-term customer relationships and developing opportunities.
• Self-driven, structured, results-oriented work style.
• Excellent Turkish and English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel within Türkiye and valid Category B license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer relationships in the meat industry.
• Identify new business opportunities and acquire new customers.
• Visit customers' Purchasing and R&D teams regularly.
• Present our products and customized solutions.
• Coordinate sample shipments and documentation as needed.
• Support product approvals and customer qualification processes.
• Prepare quotations and negotiate prices and contracts.
• Monitor orders and ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Technical, and Marketing teams.
• Analyze market trends and regulatory developments to drive sales.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

CRM

Microsoft Office

Turkish

English

Negotiation

Communication

Meat industry knowledge

Travel

Education

Degree in Food Technology / Food Engineering / Life Sciences

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

NovaTaste is seeking a dedicated Key Account Manager for the meat sector in Istanbul to develop and manage strategic customer relationships. You will guide products from development to sale, coordinate samples and documentation, and work closely with Supply Chain, Technical, and Marketing teams to meet targets.

The role requires at least three years in sales or business development within food ingredients, preferably meat, and a degree in a related field.