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.
Sales & Business Development Specialist (m/f/d) – APIs & Excipients | Pharmaceutical Industry | Istanbul Arbeitgeber: Nagase Europa GmbH
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