Sales Director Turkey

Sales Director – Turkey
Feed Additives & Specialties (Animal Nutrition)

Remote / Field-based, Turkey | Full-time | Permanent

An international animal nutrition company is seeking a Sales Director, Turkey to lead and rebuild its commercial activity in Turkey.

This is a rare opportunity to take commercial direction of a national market and drive a turnaround with the backing of a well-established global group operating in over 60 countries.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for leading all commercial activity in Turkey, developing the market strategy, managing key accounts, and building a high-performing local sales operation.

The Turkish branch is currently underperforming — and this role exists to change that.

You will operate with a high degree of autonomy while reporting directly to international headquarters and working closely with global sales, marketing, and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Turkish sales operation (currently 1 sales consultant, with scope to expand)

• Build and execute the national sales strategy aligned with global growth objectives

• Deliver quarterly and annual revenue targets with accurate forecasting

• Personally manage and grow relationships with key customers and distributors

• Identify market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy

• Represent the company at customer meetings, trade fairs, and industry events

• Work cross-functionally with international sales, marketing, and technical teams

About You

You are a commercially driven sales leader with deep knowledge of the Turkish feed additives / animal nutrition market and a strong personal network.

You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and enjoy building something rather than inheriting a finished structure.

You will ideally bring:

• A degree in Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, Veterinary / Natural Sciences, or Business

• Minimum 5 years commercial experience in animal nutrition, feed additives, or premix

• At least 3 years experience in a leadership or senior sales role

• Proven success meeting sales targets and managing budgets

• Fluency in Turkish and strong working English

• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Willingness to travel regularly within Turkey and occasionally internationally

Why Join?

• Responsibility of commercial strategy o

• Backing of a stable, internationally respected nutrition group

• Strong R&D pipeline and broad product portfolio (enzymes, antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, flavors, acidifiers, blends)

• High autonomy with visible impact

• Clear mandate to rebuild and grow a national market

• Full onboarding and technical product training provided

Apply

If you are motivated by autonomy, leadership, and building a market with real backing behind you, we would love to hear from you.

Contact:
Georgina Roberts
Founder – Animalis Talent Solutions
georgina@animalis-ts.com
www.animalis-ts.com