Area Sales Manager

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

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Job Description:

Join Greif – A Global Leader in Industrial Packaging

📍 Location: Turkey | 🏢 Business Unit: Plastics | 🕒 Full-Time

Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging, headquartered in Ohio, USA, with over 17,000 employees at more than 290 locations worldwide. Our Turkish subsidiary focuses on the production and distribution of steel drums and Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) in with production sites in Gebze and Dilovasi.

Our vision is clear: In industrial packaging – be the best performing customer service company in the world.

We are now looking to expand our team in Turkey with a dedicated and driven: Area Sales Manager – Plastics

Your Responsibilities

• Proactively grow the customer base through acquisition of new business partners and managing an existing portfolio.
• Advise clients on our sustainable product and service offers, present solutions directly to customers.
• Lead price negotiations, prepare offers, and close sales deals.
• Develop tailored concepts and solutions to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
• Conduct ongoing market research and analyze customer structures and trends.
• Work closely with plant management and customer service teams.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM system and document customer visits and activities.

Your Profile

• Completed commercial education or university degree with a focus on sales/marketing is preferred.
• Strong technical understanding and interest in a diverse product portfolio used across various industries.
• Excellent communication skills –in Turkish and English – with a confident, trustworthy, and persuasive approach.
• Independent, service-oriented working style with a hands-on mentality.
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Willingness to travel within Turkey, with a focus on key customer regions.

What We Offer

• A responsible and varied role in a stable, growing company with high standards as part of the global Greif Group.
• Attractive development opportunities, including access to Greif University and LinkedIn Learning Library.
• A collaborative and international work environment where English is the corporate language.

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