The Biesterfeld Group - recognized as one of the top ten global distributors - has been operating as an international trade and service company for over 116 years. We have more than 50 sites worldwide and serve in over 120 countries. We have been active in Turkey for the past 20 years, distributing plastics, additives, and specialty chemicals. 

As Biesterfeld Plastic, we are a rapidly growing European leading plastic distributor in the field of high performance and engineering plastics. With our market leader suppliers in the plastics industry, with whom we have long-term sales partnerships, we offer comprehensive sales services to our customers under a completely homogeneous distribution program in 26 European countries, providing significant knowledge in terms of both technical applications and the market.

We are looking for a “Technical Sales Manager” with the following qualifications who will work with us under our corporate philosophy based on constructive, transparent and collaborative principles, where everyone can achieve long-term benefit, and who will be part of our growing team.

Requirements & Skills

·       Bachelor's degree in related Engineering fields

·       Min. 5 years of experience in sales of technical products/raw materials for the industry, preferably in the field of "high performance and engineering plastics"

·       Fluent English skills (both verbal & writing)

·       Communication, influencing and negotiating skills

·       Good teamwork & relation building skills

·       Problem solving and decision-making skills

·       Advanced computer skills and knowledge of MS Office programs,

·       No restriction of travelling and valid driver's license

·       No military obligation for male candidates

Job Description

·       Responsible for all direct sales activities within Turkey for high performance and engineering plastics in non-automotive segment.

·       Develop and understand the needs of the existing/new customers & suppliers, making regular visits to these accounts and building, maintaining and follow-up relationships with key contacts at all levels.

·       Seek out, analyse and develop new accounts, promoting sales of the product portfolio in line with business growth strategies.

·       Provide overall technical support to customers before and after the sales process.

·       Negotiating prices and volumes with customers in order to maximize returns to the business. 

·       Proactively monitoring the payments of customers,

·       Maintaining the CRM system for his/her segment

·       Participation in trade fairs, conferences and other special events