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Location – Istanbul, Turkiye

Job Model – Hybrid

IMPORTANT NOTE: For this role you need to be fluent in English and Turkish. We can only accept resumes in English! Thank you for understanding.

Are you interested in working for an industry leader that values safety, sustainability and employee development? Do you have a passion for identifying opportunities to grow the business? If you are a dynamic and ambitious Account Manager within a Consumer care industry, then this could be the perfect match for you!

We are now offering an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in Health, Nutrition and Care. As Account Manager Turkey, you will coordinate all commercial activities related to customers and their needs (directly or via distributors) within Turkey in the field of OTC drugs and dietary supplements (under Pharma registration or as food supplements). You will also have to build privileged customer & distributor relationships and you are responsible to build up in-depth and strong knowledge about markets and develop and implement sales plans in alignment with the company´s market segment strategies.

Reporting to the Sales Team Leader TR & IR your role will encompass both technical and commercial responsibilities. Expected travel is approximately 50 %.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of direct customers

• Lead and support distributor and foster strong relationship

• Maintain and grow the sales in the country

• Achieve KPI objectives according to the regional sales & marketing targets and global pricing strategy.

• Capture value by identifying market opportunities for existing and new products/applications

• Use Strategic Marketing & Value Selling approach to differentiate dsm-firmenich products and services from competitors

• Work with the marketing and business development organizations to facilitate product launches and provide top notch service to achieve quick penetration of new products

• Generating new business opportunities by identifying the right customers and marketers in the region under your responsibility and cooperate with Market Development Experts to focus on strategic relevant market segments

• Active management of customer projects (via using CRM support tools) and forecasting of sales

• Take ownership of the full-service performance of dsm-firmenich, stimulating and facilitating customer service and other departments in the fulfillment of their task

  We bring

• Opportunity to work in an international organization with colleagues coming from all over the world.

• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;

• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;

• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;

  You bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Management, Commerce, Marketing or other business-related field

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in sales, strategic marketing and/or business-related field

• Knowledge of industry and markets, in-depth know-how about products and/or applications

• Driven to achieve strong customer relationship and profitable growth in demanding market environment

• Good balance of commercial, marketing and technical knowledge

• Fluent language skills in Turkish and English.

• Ability to professionally handle highly complex tasks

• Team player with skills in coordination and involvement of colleagues and service functions

• Deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer needs and the highly complex environment

  The application process

  Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.

  Equal Opportunities Commitment

  dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

  About dsm-firmenich

  As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

  Please note that this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.

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