Country Manager – Turkey Sales & Lead
Overview
We are seeking an entrepreneurial country manager to lead our Izmir office, driving dual business streams while managing full P&L, operations, and team leadership. This role focuses on:
- Selling Turkish products to EU/global buyers (leveraging local supply chains)
- Selling Asian-sourced (China/Vietnam/India) products to Turkish clients (import model)
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader (age 30+) with expertise in B2B sales, procurement, and office management, capable of building teams and executing ET2C’s sourcing solutions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sales & Business Development Turkish Products for EU/Global Markets
- Identify and onboard Turkish manufacturers (textiles, furniture, industrial components) for EU/US/Global Buyers
- Attend trade shows (e.g., Heimtextil, Hannover Messe) to promote Turkish sourcing.
- Negotiate contracts with Turkish suppliers for export-focused partnerships.
Asian Products for Turkish Clients
- Prospect and close deals with Turkish retailers, wholesalers, and industrial buyers needing cost-effective Asian imports.
- Market ET2C’s China/Vietnam/India supplier network to local clients.
- Manage pricing strategies to compete with local importers.
Lead Generation & Client Acquisition
- Develop new sales channels: distributors, agents, and direct buyers.
- Implement digital/offline lead-gen campaigns (LinkedIn, trade fairs, cold outreach).
- Achieve a minimum 75% conversion rate on qualified inquiries
2. Office & Operations Management Procurement & Sourcing Oversight
- Direct supplier validation (audits, compliance checks) Turkish suppliers
- Negotiate costs, MOQs, and payment terms to protect margins.
- Coordinate with ET2C’s Asian offices for smooth procurement.
Office Administration
- Manage daily office operations.
3. P&L & Team Leadership
- Full accountability for Izmir office profitability.
- Control costs (office, payroll, sourcing) while scaling revenue.
- Lead by example: hands-on sales, client visits, supplier negotiations.
- Report directly to the CEO and the COO with monthly performance updates.
Qualifications
- Age 30+, dynamic, and aggressive in driving growth.
- 10+ years in international trade/sourcing, with 5+ years in sales/team leadership.
- Strong network in Turkish manufacturing/retail sectors (for dual-model execution).
- Expertise in procurement, supplier management, and B2B deal-closing.
- Fluent in English and Turkish (mandatory); German/Arabic a plus.
- Office management experience (HR, finance, compliance).
- Willingness to travel.
Why Join ET2C?
- Lead a strategic hub bridging Turkish and Asian supply chains.
- Autonomy to build and scale the office with CEO and COO support.
- Competitive salary + bonuses on sales growth.