We are hiring for our client, more than 150 yrs' history, a global speciality chemicals distributor that offers direct access to a large and diverse portfolio of innovative products. A strong link between the principals, state-of-the-art global manufacturers, and its customers.

They have more than 30 offices over the world, cover 60 countries, hearquart in Europe and now this position we are hiring is for the subsidary in Istanbul, Turkey. 

The local office in Turkey is operating as the supplier of pharmaceutical raw materials more than 50 yrs. Working with World’s leading names such as Evonik, Meggle, Cargill, Budenheim, ADM -SIO etc..

Location: ISTAMBUL / IKITELLI - TURKEY

Job keys items - Role:

We look for a dynamic person who is customer orientated and takes pride on delivering a high level of customer service.

The successful candidate will need to have tenacity to maintain this on a long-term basis. Therefore, it is important that they have the capability to use their own initiative and work independently.

With a “can do” positive attitude who uses initiative to quickly, establish long-term relationships with their customers and suppliers. The successful candidate will be expected to understand the technical nature for the wide range of raw materials that find their application in pharmaceutical/Veterinary industry in Turkey, in API and / or excipients market and knowing quite well the world of distribution.

The overall objective of the role is to grow both the turnover and profitability of Life sciences product portfolio/market as a priority.

This position reports to Local Sales/Technical Director in Turkey

Main Missions: 

• Evaluation, definition, and positioning product portfolio according to market requirement.

• Ensures the Sales & Commercial introduction to targeted marketplace - Searching for opportunities, maintaining, and expanding contacts in the  branch.

• Quoting and negotiating with customers

• Implement Pipeline for new projects

• Maintain operational contacts with a selected group of suppliers and communicate the ins and outs to the Sales Team.

• Regular follow up of turnover/ margins according to budget and objectives

• Participation to the promotion, marketing actions and communication (trade fairs, associations…)

• Continuously develop technical skills and knowledge within areas of responsibility.

• Prevents and manages the conflicts of any nature with customers

Qualification and Experience :

• Bachelor’s/Scientific degree in a biochemistry, chemistry, biologist, pharmacist

• Sales Commercial Experience of 3/5 years minimum in the field of Pharmaceutical / Veterinary or Cosmetics , API/ ingredients and especially in  Excipient’s market.

• Knowing quite well the world of distribution Market and local pharmaceutical industry in Turkey.

• Proactive/dynamic – Flexible – Enthusiastic – Confident - Team player able to interact with different people – Result/customer oriented / “Hunter  profiles” with strong desire to develop business and customer satisfaction.

• Excellent clear concise communicator - Ability to use own initiative, Entrepreneurial spirit

• Problem solver - Self-motivated, must be able to work independently.

• Have the patience to pioneering and facing long-term projects.

• Friendly used of Computer / Microsoft tools.

• Desire for domestic travel on a regular long-term basis- Up to 50% - Full driving License

• Fluent in English (Spoken, Written)

• Able to locate in European side