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Direct Sales Representativenew

Coface · Insurance

Job Description

At Coface, we're looking for an energetic and customer-focused Sales Representative to join our Commercial Team in Istanbul. If you have a passion for sales, enjoy building long-term client relationships, and are interested in helping companies manage their business risks through our solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is ideal for a sales professional with experience in B2B sales and a background in financial services, trade credit insurance, factoring, banking, or related sectors.

  • Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities through cold calls, networking, referrals, and market research
  • Conduct regular online and in-person client visits to generate business opportunities
  • Develop and manage your own sales pipeline, ensuring a continuous flow of qualified prospects
  • Meet with decision-makers and present Coface's solutions to address their business needs
  • Build strong relationships with clients and become a trusted business partner
  • Lead negotiations and close new business deals
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions and an excellent customer experience
  • Ensure all sales-related administrative and operational processes are completed accurately and on time, including CRM updates, system entries, documentation, reporting, and internal coordination
  • Monitor market developments and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities
  • Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to the overall commercial success of the team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of proven sales experience in B2B environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in generating new business opportunities and acquiring clients through proactive prospecting activities.
  • Strong track record of managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation to contract closure.
  • Experience in Trade Credit Insurance, Factoring, Banking, Financial Services, Leasing, or related industries is highly preferred.
  • Existing network within the corporate sector is considered an asset.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Results-driven with a strong commercial mindset and hunter approach.
  • Ability to build long-term relationships while consistently achieving sales targets.
  • Good command of English and Turkish, both written and spoken.

Additional Information

Why Join Coface?

  • Be part of a global leader in credit risk management and business information services.
  • Work in an international and collaborative environment.
  • Access continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Build a rewarding career with a company that values initiative, expertise, and client focus.

If you're passionate about sales and want to help businesses make smarter, safer decisions, we'd be delighted to meet you.

  • Mid-Senior Level

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