Turkish Marine Coatings Account Lead (Hybrid)

PPG; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Marine Account Manager based in Istanbul to drive growth in the Turkish marine coatings market.

You will develop strategic customer relationships, expand market share, and manage the full sales cycle from opportunity to after-sales support, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service. This hybrid role requires strong negotiation skills, Turkish market knowledge, and fluency in English, with travel about 15% as

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marine industry or coatings.
• Track record in business development and sales.
• Able to manage a territory independently.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent planning and time management.
• Proactive and results-oriented.
• Strong presentation and customer engagement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Marine coatings

Account management

Sales growth

Negotiation skills

Turkish market knowledge

English fluency

Driving licence

Territory management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Marine Account Manager based in Istanbul to drive growth in the Turkish marine coatings market.

You will develop strategic customer relationships, expand market share, and manage the full sales cycle from opportunity to after-sales support, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service. This hybrid role requires strong negotiation skills, Turkish market knowledge, and fluency in English, with travel about 15% as