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Sales & Business Development Specialist (m/f/d) – APIs & Excipients | Pharmaceutical Industry | Istanbul

Istanbul
Full-time
Permanent employee

Your mission

We’re growing – and you can be part of it!

NAGASE (EUROPA) GmbH, part of the global Nagase Group, delivers innovative technologies, high-quality materials, and tailored solutions across industries.
or our Istanbul office, we are looking for a Sales & Business Development Specialist (m/f/d) to drive business growth and strengthen customer relationships across the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and cosmetics industries, with a focus on B2B sales of raw materials and ideally 5–10 years of relevant professional experience. 

Your Responsibilities
  • Focus on pharmaceutical, agricultural, and cosmetics manufacturers, promoting and selling APIs, intermediates, and other raw materials through international import and export business, backed by relevant sales experience in these industries.
  • Focus on B2B sales, with relevant experience in the distribution of pharmaceutical raw materials as an agent or distributor serving pharmaceutical manufacturers. This role does not involve B2C sales.
  • Manage the sales process from quotation to delivery and develop existing customers while acquiring new business partners
  • Serve as main contact for suppliers and clients, coordinating with global Nagase Group
  • Identify new business opportunities, including in emerging markets such as Africa
  • Drive product development projects with international suppliers and clients
  • Allocate business development activities approximately as follows: 70% to pharmaceuticals, 20% to agriculture, and 10% to other chemical-related businesses, with all activities focused on B2B sales.

Your profile

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Business
  • Minimum 5 years of sales experience with pharmaceutical raw materials and international business is an advantage
  • Fluency in English and Turkish; proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
  • Basic knowledge of GMP/GDP regulations is a plus
  • Willingness to travel internationally and liaise between manufacturers and clients
  • Strong communication, intercultural collaboration, responsibility, and reliability

Why us?

  • Flexible working hours & hybrid model
  • Small, dynamic, international team with structured onboarding
  • Opportunity to actively contribute to business growth
  • Competitive salary and benefits including social security and health coverage
  • Paid annual leave plus meal/transportation support
 
Join NAGASE and contribute to our continued growth – we look forward to receiving your application!

About us

We are the European subsidiary of the NAGASE Group from Japan – a globally leading trading and service company headquartered in Düsseldorf. As part of a worldwide network, we combine innovation and quality while focusing on forward-looking industries: specialty and fine chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, enzymes, and solutions for the electronics and semiconductor industries.

With offices in Düsseldorf, London, Budapest, Lyon, and Istanbul, we maintain a strong presence across Europe. We provide our customers with tailored products, technical expertise, and excellent service – always with the ambition to deliver the highest possible quality.

Our goal: to work together with our partners to create innovative solutions that truly make a difference.