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Junior Sales Manager (m/f/d) – Istanbul

CompanyNAGASE (EUROPA) GmbH
LocationŞişli
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 7, 2026
About The Company
With 40 years’ experience within the European market, we offer our expertise to help companies expand and grow throughout Europe and beyond. We are specialized in delivering technologically advanced products and solutions to businesses in various fields across chemicals, pharmaceuticals, mobility, electronics, cosmetics and food industry. As part of the NAGASE Group, our network expands over 100 companies worldwide including dozens of manufacturing facilities. Our international reach helps to serve and provide local support to our customers around the globe. At NAGASE (EUROPA) GmbH, we are comprised of a diverse team of ambitious professionals located throughout Europe, striving for excellence in creating convenient solutions for our business partners.
About the Role

Your mission

We’re growing – and you can be part of it!

NAGASE (EUROPA) GmbH, part of the global Nagase Group, delivers innovative technologies, high-quality materials, and tailored solutions across industries.

For our Istanbul office, we are seeking a Junior Sales Manager to drive growth and strengthen customer relationships in Life & Healthcare and chemical-related businesses.

Your Responsibilities

•Manage the sales process from quotation to delivery and develop existing customers while acquiring new business partners
•Serve as the main contact for suppliers and clients, coordinating with the global Nagase Group
•Identify new business opportunities, including in emerging markets
•Focus on Life & Healthcare industries (Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Food, Agriculture) and support chemical-related businesses (Plastics, Paints, Resins)
•Handle pharmaceutical raw materials and ensure import/export compliance
•Drive product development projects with international suppliers and clients

Your profile

•Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Business
•Minimum 3 years of sales experience in Life & Healthcare; experience with pharmaceutical raw materials and international business is an advantage
•Fluency in English and Turkish; proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
•Basic knowledge of GMP/GDP regulations is an advantage
•Willingness to travel internationally and liaise between manufacturers and clients
•Strong communication, intercultural collaboration, responsibility, and reliability

Why us?

•Flexible working hours & hybrid model
•Small, dynamic, international team with structured onboarding
•Opportunity to actively contribute to business growth
•Competitive salary and benefits including social security and health coverage
•Paid annual leave plus meal/transportation support

Be part of NAGASE’s growth journey – apply now!

About us

We are the European subsidiary of the NAGASE Group from Japan – a globally leading trading and service company headquartered in Düsseldorf. As part of a worldwide network, we combine innovation and quality while focusing on forward-looking industries: specialty and fine chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, enzymes, and solutions for the electronics and semiconductor industries.

With offices in Düsseldorf, London, Budapest, Lyon, and Istanbul, we maintain a strong presence across Europe. We provide our customers with tailored products, technical expertise, and excellent service – always with the ambition to deliver the highest possible quality.

Our goal: to work together with our partners to create innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

Key Skills
Sales managementBusiness developmentCustomer relationship managementPharmaceutical raw materialsImport/export complianceProduct developmentEnglishTurkishMicrosoft OfficeSAPGMPGDPIntercultural collaborationCommunicationStrategic planning
Categories
SalesHealthcareManagement & LeadershipManufacturingConsulting
Benefits
Flexible working hoursHybrid modelSocial securityHealth coveragePaid annual leaveMeal supportTransportation support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Junior Sales Manager will manage the end-to-end sales process, from quotation to delivery, while developing existing customer relationships and acquiring new business partners. They will also serve as the primary contact for suppliers and clients, coordinating with the global Nagase Group to drive product development and ensure compliance.
📋Job Type
permanent employee
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
76
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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