Area Sales Manager - Turkey

Join SKOV A/S as Area Sales Manager – Shape the Future of Climate Solutions and Farm management in broiler and layer Production

Are you a natural networker and dealmaker who knows how to open doors and close opportunities at the top level of the broiler and egg industry? Do you thrive in direct sales environments and enjoy the challenge of building a business from the ground up? Are you ready to take the lead in expanding a global brand in a dynamic and growing market?

Then you may be the ideal candidate to join us and our ambitious journey to become the world’s most recognized partner in climate solutions, farm management, and digital value chain services for animal production.

As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our presence in Turkey and Central Asia – and we’re looking for a dedicated and self-driven Area Sales Manager to join our newly established Central Asia sales team.

Location: Home-based in Turkey - preferably with easy access to the main areas where broiler and egg production takes place.
Travel: Approx. 60%
SKOV headquarters: Denmark

Your impact

As Area Sales Manager, you’ll be instrumental in driving SKOV’s success in Turkey as your main responsibility. And with the opportunity to work in other countries in the Central Asia region.

You will:

• Develop and execute the go to market strategy for the Turkish market.
• Drive direct sales to broiler and egg producers and secure implementation of our key account program.
• Develop and support our dealers.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key customers and distributors.
• Lead negotiations with decision-makers on quality solutions.
• Secure service and after-market support for our customers.
• Manage sales budgets and coordinate deliveries with our Customer Center and Global Service teams.
• Monitor market trends and identify new opportunities and ensure strong communication between the market and headquarters regarding changes in customer needs and trends.
• Represent SKOV at industry exhibitions and seminars.
• Differentiate SKOV’s high-end climate solutions from local low-cost manufacturers through ROI and bird performance results to prove our value.

What you bring

• 5+ years of proven experience in B2B sales and distributor management.
• Background in agro-industry equipment sales - ideally with a strong network in the swine or poultry.
• Strong business acumen and negotiation skills.
• Experience selling complex projects and working with distributors and producers.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across cultures.
• Fluency in Turkish, and you are used to English as the working language when you communicate with colleagues in other countries.
• Deep understanding of the Turkish poultry integrator landscape and established contacts within the top 20 livestock companies in the country.

Qualifications & experience

• Minimum 5+ years in B2B direct sales, within agriculture, equipment, or environmental systems.
• Experience with distributors or producers in the swine or poultry industry.
• Background in agriculture, engineering, or business, and a relevant technical degree.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively. There will be occasional trips to Denmark.

What we offer

Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus system.

• Permanent employment with a stable, international company.
• Company car/car solution, laptop, phone and life insurance.
• Comprehensive onboarding and continuous professional development.
• Home-based role with flexible working hours.
• Travel expenses covered for visits to headquarters in Denmark.

Success in this role looks like

• Securing new direct business with major producers and dealers.
• Strengthening SKOV’s visibility and market position in Turkey.
• Building trusted, long-term customer relationships based on value and results.
• Establishing SKOV as the preferred ventilation technology brand over local Turkish and European competitors.

At SKOV, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll be part of a forward-thinking, open-minded company culture where innovation and collaboration thrive. This is a unique opportunity to shape a strategic business area and make a real impact in a growing global organization which is a market leader in its field.

If you would like to know more, then please reach out to our CSO Steen Andersen. We review applications and hold interviews on an ongoing basis and will hire once the right candidate is identified, so please apply as soon as possible.

At SKOV, we believe in creating an inclusive workplace where our employees feel valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental disabilities or impairments to apply for a job at SKOV. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all in our recruitment processes and workplace.

SKOV is an industry leader on the international market for climate control and farm management of animal production. We develop, produce and market systems and components for ventilation systems, livestock house air cleaning and production control. We create climate for growth, regardless of where in the world our customers and partners conduct their business.

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