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Burckhardt Compression is the worldwide market leader for reciprocating compressor systems and the only manufacturer and service provider that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Its customized compressor systems are used in the upstream oil & gas, gas transport and storage, refinery, chemical, petrochemical and industrial gas sectors. Burckhardt Compression’s leading technology, broad portfolio of compressor components and the full range of services help customers around the world to find the optimized solution for their reciprocating compressor systems. Since 1844 its highly skilled workforce has crafted superior solutions and set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.

To further develop our Service business in the Turkey and Azerbaijan we are looking for a proactive and dedicated

Senior Sales Manager (SOCAR Key Account)

After a thorough training period you will be independently and fully responsible for in the after sales business in our market segments mainly for SOCAR affiliates, but not only.

The focus of your activity is:

• Lead and grow the after-sales business activities of Burckhardt Compression with defined customers


• Establishing new and maintaining existing, long-term relationships with all needed levels at customers


• Coordinate business with the dedicated BC agents in Azerbaijan and within team in Turkey


• Contract development and negotiation with clients


• Preparing budget tenders as well as final technical and commercial tenders with lead time details


• Close cooperation with local as well as Regional team (mainly Sales Engineering)


• Conduct intense customer visits for proactive business opportunities development


• Be responsible for the marketing strategy towards SOCAR Group


• Be responsible for meeting annual Sales targets and continuous development of Accounts


• Ensure that business activities are consistent with legal norms and group regulations


• Position based in Turkey

Preferably you have completed a mechanical engineering degree and you already have several years of experience with companies (EPC’s, end-user) in the field of Refineries, Gas transport & storage, Petrochemical & Chemical or Industrial gas – knowledge of SOCAR group is preferred. Knowledge of any complex equipment (reciprocating compressors preferred) as application, design or sales engineer or technical specialist as well as aftermarket sales activities.

You are of a reliable and communicative nature and have strong analytical and organizational skills. You have a passion for customer focus, excellent negotiation skills both technical and commercially, a strong service orientation and enjoy working with people. You already have experience with sales and/or business development. A high degree of independence and good communication skills in discussions with international characterizing your personality. You are fluent in the Turkish as well as the English language both orally and written and possess good knowledge of MS-Office, SAP and CRM.

We offer you flexible working conditions, varied and independent work in a dynamic international environment and opportunities for development. Our employees appreciate the good work atmosphere. A competitive compensation package and excellent benefits are a given.

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.