Sales Consultant

About Uplift

Uplift is a dynamic agency specializing in global talent search, covering EMEA, LATAM, USA, and APAC. With successful placements in 60 countries, we combine speed and cutting-edge technology to source top executive and mid-senior talent across various functions. Our innovative approach integrates global networks, AI, and advanced recruitment tools. Beyond recruitment, we engage with our audience through our podcast, newsletter, and webinars, ensuring we stay at the forefront of talent acquisition and global HR trends.

About Company

One of Turkey's leading galvanized steel manufacturers, operating as a joint venture between a major industrial conglomerate and a global steel producer.

The company has built a strong market position through its highly skilled workforce, customer-centric approach, commitment to innovation, continuous investment in growth, and focus on delivering premium-quality products.

With sustainability, operational excellence, and employee development at the core of its strategy, the organization continues to drive value creation through initiatives that contribute to the future of the steel industry.

We are looking for a "Sales Consultant" to join their organization and to manage sales and customer development activities for their products.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate within the cold rolled steel strip,
• Conduct potential customer and market research within the relevant industry,
• Identify and act on new customer acquisition opportunities,
• Perform customer visits to analyze needs and expectations,
• Build a sales portfolio based on analyses and manage sales processes end-to-end,
• Coordinate import and export processes with teams,
• Plan and follow up on trial production processes carried out,
• Manage the acquired customer portfolio and develop long-term, sustainable customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Preferably experienced in the Italian markets,
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the flat steel industry, having worked in sales, marketing, or commercial departments with direct customer interaction,
• Ability to establish active communication with target customers in selected special steel grades,
• Capable of analyzing customer conditions and expectations from both technical and commercial perspectives,
• Proven ability to acquire new customers, secure initial sales, and convert them into a regular order structure,
• Ability to monitor consumption and demand dynamics in target markets and provide regular reporting.
• Fluency in English and Italian.

This organization is independently verified against the highest standard in gender equity. It holds the globally recognized EDGE Assess Certification, a leading certification program.