FOREIGN TRADE SEPCIALIST

BAB Engineering / Duropur Construction Chemicals manufactures Polyurethane Waterproof Coatings, Primers, Epoxies and Adhesives.  

We seek for an Foreign Trade Specialist to join our Export Department team at our factory located in Ankara / Kahramankazan.

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION

•           University degree in Business Administration, Economy, International Relations, Foreign Trade, or relevant fields,

•           1-3 years of hands-on B2B sales and/or purchase experience,

•           Should have knowledge and experience in import, export, and international regulations   (Experience in export and import of chemicals will be an extra asset).

•           Good command of written and spoken English, second language would be an asset,

•           Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS WE SEEK FOR

•           No travel restriction,

•           Should have a valid passport,

•           Should have B class driver license and be an active driver.

•           No military obligation for male candidates,

•           Ability to manage multiple tasks and balance priorities,

•           Distinctive planning and operational skills,

•           Strong ability to analyze business opportunities effectively,

•           Positive, ambitious, and target-oriented,

•           Excellent communication and presentation skills,

•           Customer-oriented with strong interpersonal, dynamic, and analytical skills,

•           Good team player,

•           Able to communicate effectively with different cultures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WE EXPECT

Analyzing and reporting customer opportunities in target markets, contacting potential customers, taking proactive role in sales growth,

•           Based on market & customer research planning trips, communicating meeting reports to the relevant managers following each trip,

•           Giving sales presentations related to technical specifications and application methods based on customers’ needs,

•           Handling, performing, and tracking of product demonstrations for customers,

•           Achieving import & export goals assigned,

•           Conducting after-sales relationships with existing and gained customers,

•           Gathering product R&D requests from customers and target markets, reporting the relevant data to the related teams,

•           Conducting incisive and insightful research of markets and competitors, monitoring competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, and merchandising techniques,

•           Completing foreign trade data requirements, generating export documents in corporate systems,

•           Preparing all foreign Export Documents for customs and other relevant authorities,

•           Efficient teamwork and communication with all departments as well as customers and suppliers,

•           Handling assigned Import duties such as communication with existing and potential suppliers and contributing to operational process,

•           Preparing and presenting weekly and monthly reports in line with the demands of the management,

•           Representing the company in exhibitions and trade fairs.