Traditional Trade Sales Supervisor, Istanbul

About the role

Brown-Forman is looking for a Traditional Trade Sales Supervisor for Istanbul/Europe to lead sales and distribution of its premium spirits brands in Turkey. The role works closely with the TT Area Sales Manager, drives brand building and market share, and manages a team of distributors.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the overall sales strategy and guide B-F business partners, making point-of-sale and commercial visits and maintaining partnerships with sales points
• Ensure product availability, stock levels and display standards, and align investments with company strategy
• Manage distributors: monitor compliance with standards and legal processes, coordinate orders and support business development
• Run regional analyses, action plans and sales campaigns, and hold regular meetings with the sales team and the Area Sales Manager
• Deliver data and reports on time via Panorama and Vispera, keep the customer database up to date and supervise field merchandising partners
• Act as Brand Ambassador, coordinate product training and open/close traditional channel sales points in the system

Required profile

• College or university degree (bachelor or equivalent)
• At least 2-3 years of experience in FMCG, preferably in the same category
• Strong knowledge of sales and negotiation techniques and comprehensive understanding of the market
• Spoken and written English, driver's license

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience using financials with clients and delivering client presentations

What we offer

• Hybrid working model for office employees
• Tailored training programs and year-round social events
• Live Well well-being initiatives and ERG groups
• Recognition and rewards program
• Office in Kanyon / Levent, Istanbul