Turkey Sales Manager

Karbontürk; Fatih; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Karbontürk is seeking a Turkey Sales Manager to lead commercial activities in Türkiye, drive sustainable revenue growth, and build long-term strategic customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the local market and an established customer network, translating strategy into measurable business results.

You will drive revenue across water treatment, air purification, and related sectors, travel within Türkiye as required, negotiate deals, and work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Business Administration, or similar).
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in sales or business development in industrial B2B environments.
• Proven experience in managing the Turkish market and customer portfolio.
• Existing network within relevant industries is a strong advantage.
• Experience in activated carbon, water treatment, air purification, or related sectors is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Results-driven mindset with a track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and growing organization.
• Willingness to travel within Türkiye as required.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the sales strategy for activated carbon products across Türkiye.
• Drive revenue growth, market penetration, and expansion opportunities.
• Develop and manage key customer relationships for long-term partnerships.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, including strategic accounts and distribution partnerships.
• Lead commercial negotiations and support contract structuring and closure.
• Monitor market dynamics, customer expectations, and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, technical, and finance teams for effective execution.
• Represent the company in customer meetings, industry events, and platforms across Türkiye.
• Contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking processes.

Skills

Fluency in English

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or similar

Job description

Karbontürk is a leading company at the forefront of sustainability and environmental solutions, specializing in the activated carbon market. We provide high quality activated carbon products and services to global corporate clients, delivering solutions across a wide range of industries, including water treatment and purification, air filtration and purification, and food & beverage processes.

Our solutions play a vital role in ensuring safe drinking water, managing wastewater, maintaining industrial and commercial air quality, and enhancing the quality of food and beverages through processes such as sugar refining, oil purification, beverage clarification, and alcohol production. By effectively removing contaminants, odors, and impurities, we help clients achieve operational excellence while supporting environmental sustainability.

At Karbontürk, our mission is to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to global sustainability efforts. With cutting edge solutions, technical expertise, and an international perspective, we are committed to setting new industry standards and creating long term value for our clients worldwide.

We are looking for a Turkey Sales Manager to lead our commercial activities in Türkiye, drive sustainable revenue growth, and build long-term strategic customer relationships.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the local market, an established customer network, and the ability to translate commercial strategy into measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the sales strategy for activated carbon products across Türkiye, covering water treatment, air purification, and food & beverage sectors
• Drive revenue growth, market penetration, and expansion opportunities in line with company targets
• Develop and manage key customer relationships, ensuring long-term partnership and customer satisfaction
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, including strategic accounts and distribution partnerships
• Lead commercial negotiations and support contract structuring and closure
• Monitor market dynamics, customer expectations, and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (operations, supply chain, technical, and finance) to ensure aligned and effective business execution
• Represent the company in customer meetings, industry events, and commercial platforms across Türkiye
• Contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Business Administration, or similar)
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in industrial B2B environments
• Proven experience in managing the Turkish market and customer portfolio
• Existing network within relevant industries is a strong advantage
• Experience in activated carbon, water treatment, air purification, or related sectors is a plus
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• Results-driven mindset with a track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and growing organization
• Willingness to travel within Türkiye as required
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Opportunity Statement

The only criterion evaluated in recruitment and employment is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.