Area Sales Manager (Tuzla / Istanbul, TR)

 

Join the Magic

Are you passionate about shaping the future of food? At Puratos, we turn bold ideas into lasting impact through innovation, expertise, and a commitment to well-being.

To strengthen our team in Istanbul, we are looking for:

 

Area Sales Manager

 

(Istanbul, Turkey)

Your Mission

 

• As a result of our rapid growth, you will play an important role in Sales

 

What you will do

• Carrying out regional sales organization, sales team and distributor/dealer management,
• Regularly monitoring distributor stocks, ensuring accuracy and month-end closing sharing stocks with the Regional Sales Manager within the following month,
• Following the regional sales targets and prepare the necessary plans and take action accordingly,
• Ensuring the collection of sold products in line with the company's maturity policy,
• Managing large customers in the region,
• Ensuring that determined Distributor targets are achieved,
• Acting in accordance with the sales strategies determined by Puratos Turkey,
• Ensuring performance management of distributors and distributor sales teams in the region, to train and coach teams to achieve the desired business goals,
• Sharing sales forecasts for the following 3 months with the Regional Sales Manager every month.

 

 

What we expect from you

• A bachelor's degree in business or related subject is required,
• At least 8 years of continuous experience in traditional customer and distributor management in multinational organizations,
• A high level of analytical ability to drive sales efficiencies,
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player,
• Preferably business fluent English,
• Open to travel.

Our Mission

At Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in people’s lives. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we turn innovation and food culture into opportunities for our customers’ success. We continuously improve the way we work by being curious about digital innovation — including data, automation and AI — to learn, collaborate and create impact together.

We want to move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. With over 11,000 employees in over 85 countries and turnover of 3.6 billion euros (2025), Puratos thrives on innovation, a pioneering spirit, and a unique culture. Our strong growth and commitment to local communities make working at Puratos truly special."

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