Senior Executive - Professional Kitchen Equipment Sales

About the role

METRO Türkiye is hiring a Senior Executive for its professional kitchen equipment sales team in Istanbul. The role supports Horeca customers with technical product advice, presents METRO's product range and offers, and helps build relationships with restaurant, hotel, café and catering clients.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze the professional kitchen and equipment needs of Horeca customers.
• Provide technical product expertise and guidance on selecting the right equipment.
• Present METRO's existing product range, Own Brand products and price advantages.
• Visit customers to find new sales opportunities and strengthen existing relationships.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across Kitchenware, Glassware, Tableware and other categories alongside Gastro Equipment.
• Support field sales and store teams with product and technical information on Gastro Equipment.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, pricing and customer needs and share insights with the Category team.
• Contribute to identifying new product and business development opportunities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited university.
• Strong product and industry knowledge of professional kitchen equipment.
• Good understanding of the needs of restaurants, hotels, cafés, catering businesses and other Horeca customers.
• Knowledge of ovens, dishwashers, refrigeration equipment, food preparation and cooking equipment, small gastro equipment and stainless-steel products.
• Ability to understand customer needs and recommend the right products.
• Strong communication, relationship management and sales skills, and ability to explain technical product information clearly.
• Customer-oriented, results-driven, and willing to work in the field with regular customer visits.
• Preferably 3 years of experience in Horeca, professional kitchen equipment, commercial kitchen solutions or a related B2B sales environment.
• Preferably a good command of English.

What we offer

• Hybrid model with remote Fridays and two weeks per year working from anywhere.
• Wide commuter service network.
• Employee discounts and access to METRO's own brands.
• Psychological, financial and nutrition counselling, plus free online Pilates, yoga and cardio classes.
• Sports and wellness opportunities with Multisport, clubs, sports teams and social events.