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

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!