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At Puratos, we turn bold ideas into lasting impact through innovation, expertise, and a commitment to well-being.\nTo strengthen our team in Istanbul, we are looking for:\nArea Sales Manager\n(Istanbul, Turkey)\nYour Mission\nAs a result of our rapid growth, you will play an important role in Sales\nWhat you will do\nCarrying out regional sales organization, sales team and distributor/dealer management,\nRegularly monitoring distributor stocks, ensuring accuracy and month-end closing sharing stocks with the Regional Sales Manager within the following month,\nFollowing the regional sales targets and prepare the necessary plans and take action accordingly,\nEnsuring the collection of sold products in line with the company's maturity policy,\nManaging large customers in the region,\nEnsuring that determined Distributor targets are achieved,\nActing in accordance with the sales strategies determined by Puratos Turkey,\nEnsuring performance management of distributors and distributor sales teams in the region, to train and coach teams to achieve the desired business goals,\nSharing sales forecasts for the following 3 months with the Regional Sales Manager every month.\nWhat we expect from you\nA bachelor's degree in business or related subject is required,\nAt least 8 years of continuous experience in traditional customer and distributor management in multinational organizations,\nA high level of analytical ability to drive sales efficiencies,\nExcellent interpersonal skills and a team player,\nPreferablybusiness fluent English,\nOpen to travel.\nOur Mission\nAt Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in people’s lives. 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