Sales Specialist

We are looking for a Sales Specialist to support our team in Istanbul. This role will also support and drive quality and EOHS topics locally in close alignment with the global Quality/EOHS organisation and local management.

Your day will be filled with:

• Promote the products and services offered by Burckhardt Compression via mailing, advertising, phone calls
• Assist in the development of the annual plan, realistic forecasts for each product and territory based on historical data, market trends, competitive activity, promotional strategy and sales effort)
• Assist with managing the assigned geographic sales area to maximize sales revenues and meet objectives
• Assist in the development of the business plan, and promoting the organization’s presence throughout the region and in carrying out market reviews
• Assist with carrying out market reviews
• Prepare and coordinate price quotations (spare parts, valve repair, revamp & upgrade, other), technical offers and order confirmations while checking them against purchase orders

QMS (Quality Management System) / EOHS related tasks and responsibilities are as follows

• Create QMS/EOHS related sub-documents (as per supervisor's instructions) when required, and keep them up to date
• Ensure that only safety-compliant work equipment and PPE for all work is used as intended
• Record, clarify, and document accidents, near-misses
• Develop and maintain a high level of consciousness about Q/EOHS concepts and issues
• Participate in the toolbox talks, mock drills and safety walks with other employees of BCTR

As an ideal candidate you should have the following experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, business administration or relevant fields, or equivalent job experience (minimum 5 years in case of a lack of degree)
• Master's degree or MBA is a plus
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in industrial equipment sales, preferably with experience in aftersales operations
• Technical/commercial knowledge or professional background in rotating equipment is a plus
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is a must. Being a Turkish native speaker and another foreign language (preferably Russian) knowledge is a plus
• Customer mindset, business acumen and market understanding
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multinational environment
• Proactive, self-disciplined, target-oriented, trustable and loyal personality
• No military obligation for male candidates
• Valid driving license (class B) and willingness to travel domestic and internationally on a regular base

If you are interested in this role, we are looking forward to receiving your application!

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.