As Yıldız Holding, our journey started in 1944 with the production of pötibör biscuits bearing the Ülker brand. In line with the right steps we have taken and our uncompromising quality, today we serve our consumers with many products from biscuits to chocolate, from frozen food to personal care products and meat products under the roof of Yıldız Holding. Today, we are CEEMEA's (Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa) largest food producer with more than 300 brands and more than 82,000 employees in more than 130 countries.

Marsa, a subsidiary of Yıldız Holding; produces edible fats & oils for the food industry, catering and pastry sectors under hygienic conditions with the highest technology. It is at the service of pastry masters and kitchen chefs with the Ustam group products it produces for the consumption of hotels, motels, holiday villages, restaurant kitchens and patisseries. Today, Marsa is the leading margarine exporter in Turkey with its strong brands and wide product portfolio that responds to market needs. The Adana factory is the largest factory built in a single area in Turkey. International standards with BRC (British Retail Consortium); With its ISO certificate, it has a superior quality production principle that is sensitive to the consumer, the environment and its employees.

Marsa Is looking for a "Export Sales Senior Manager” to work in Pendik, İstanbul. Below is a brief job description of the position and preferred qualifications for suitable candidates.

What Will Be The Qualifications We Expect From You?

• Bachelor's degree in Management/Marketing/International Business or other related field,
• Minimum of 10 years export experience in FMCG companies,
• Experience of export processes in the Middle East & GCC region,
• Distributor management experience is must,
• Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills,
• Analytical, result-oriented, self-motivated, stress-resistant and a good team player,
• No travel restrictions,
• Excellent English written and spoken and preferably Arabic.

What Awaits You, What Will Be Your Responsibilities?

• Identify new markets in the Middle East & GCC region in line with company objectives,
• Carry out business development and export sales activities of our various products to existing and new markets in the Middle East & GCC countries,
• Effectively manage distributors, research new export sales channels, identify products suitable for these channels and realise export sales, monitor market activities and market trends,
• Draft export sales contracts, monitor transactions through to payment,
• Taking an active role in international trade fairs,
• Prepare the annual export sales plan and budget,

Which Skills Will Be Featuring You?

• Solution and results oriented,
• Strong communication and presentation skills,
• Sales orientation and strong persuasive skills,
• Analytical, planning and organisational skills.