Sales & Business Development Executive

At Ülker - part of pladis Global, we all know what it means to ‘bring it’. Whether it’s our passion, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage. Our ownership. Our whole selves. Our care and compassion. We bring it. Day in, day out.

Ülker stands as a leading food company in Türkiye and its region, supported by its successful international operations. Our 16,000 colleagues – across our global network of bakeries, distribution sites and offices – each with their own unique, diverse experience of happiness, come together with one shared purpose: to bring happiness with every bite, we say: “Winning feels good, winning together feels better!”

pladis is looking for Sales & Business Development Executive for our pladis Turkey Central Asia Export Team .

Key Deliverables

• Observing and analyzing the market, competitors and customers
• Planning and implementing export sales activities
• Optimizing current distribution network and proposing adjustments to enlarge current customer range and country coverage
• Defining and driving sales promotion activities in different territories under given authority and responsibility
• Organizing, issuing and checking all necessary documents and materials which are crucial for export operations
• Assisting in the development of the sales and marketing plans and strategies to achieve sales targets in given time periods
• Developing proposals / preparing proforma invoices including necessary commercial causes and incoterms
• Reviewing orders and following them up in accordance with related departments
• Maintaining strong relationships with other functional areas and internal strategic departments (i.e. Planning & Production, Logistics, Customs etc)

What Do You Need for This Role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Trade, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Export Sales and Operations, actively visiting multiple countries
• Ability for technical support for customers, sales team and partners
• Customers management and negotiations skills
• Export operations experience
• Excellent command of Russian & English, both written and spoken
• Having no restrictions to travel abroad

Our values

We bring happiness with every bite. It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we share the same values. These define who we are, how we interact, and get things done. How we deliver our purpose and keep bringing happiness to the world.

• Purpose-led … because we’re energized and guided by our promise to bring happiness with every bite.
• Agile … because we’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and consumers.
• Collaborative … because we gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.
• Resilient … because we’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn, and move forward.
• Positive … because we’re highly motivated, optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are an important part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer. They are central to everything we do and are reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our great strength. Because we want everyone to bring their true, whole self to pladis. We value colleagues for their uniqueness – we all have a voice that’s heard and respected.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate the diversity of thinking and respect everyone’s distinctive qualities and perspectives.

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