Sales Manager – PP/PE (Turkey)

About the role

Tricon Energy, a global leader in the trading and distribution of petrochemicals, polymers and raw materials, is looking for a Sales Manager to own the commercial development of its Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE) business in Turkey. The role drives growth in sales volume, revenue, margin and market share, and requires fluency in Turkish and English.

Key responsibilities

• Own the commercial development of the PP and PE business in Turkey and drive growth in sales volume, revenue, margin and market share.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies to meet annual sales, profitability and growth targets.
• Build and expand long-term relationships with key customers, suppliers and strategic partners, and acquire new customer accounts.
• Monitor market trends, supply and demand, pricing, competitors and regulation to spot opportunities and risks.
• Lead negotiations, annual contracts and spot transactions, and manage pricing, credit and commercial risks.
• Develop sales forecasts, budgets and business plans for the product portfolio.
• Work with global trading, logistics, supply chain, finance and operations teams, and coordinate with colleagues across functions and regions.
• Keep accurate sales pipelines, customer activity and market data in the CRM and reporting systems.
• Manage customer credit exposure with the finance team and support timely collection of receivables.
• Represent the company at customer visits, industry events and exhibitions, and travel extensively within Turkey and internationally.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, commercial procedures and trade regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in polymer, petrochemical, chemical or related B2B sales, with solid knowledge of PP and PE markets.
• Demonstrated success in developing business, managing key accounts and hitting commercial targets.
• Strong commercial mindset, negotiation and relationship management skills, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; willing to travel extensively within Turkey and abroad.
• Fluency in Turkish and English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.