Lubricant Sales Engineer Turkey
Istanbul, TR, 34768
Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve growth targets in the Turkish industrial lubricants sector.
- Identify and acquire new customers, focusing on industrial end-users, distributors, and OEMs.
- Maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing clients, ensuring close alignment with global and local teams through regular visits and continuous technical and commercial support.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
- Provide customers with advice on lubricant selection, application, and optimization for industrial machinery (e.g., machine producers, compressors, gearboxes, electrical motors, hydraulics, bearings).
- Conduct lubrication surveys and performance improvement studies.
- Collaborate with the technical team to tailor solutions for specific operating conditions and to troubleshoot lubricant-related issues.
- Deliver technical presentations and training sessions to customers and distributors.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and technical documentation in alignment with company policies.
- Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with clients.
- Monitor account performance and ensure customer satisfaction and timely issue resolution.
- Coordinate with logistics and operations teams to ensure efficient product delivery and service.
- Work closely with the Sector & OEM Managers in relevant business areas.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in industrial lubricant sales, design, R&D engineering, or maintenance roles.
- Strong understanding of tribology, lubrication systems, and industrial equipment operation.
- Proven ability to develop business within manufacturing or heavy industry segments.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills in Turkish and English (written and spoken).
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Turkey (with occasional visits to customer sites and trade events).
- Technical expertise combined with strong commercial drive
- Customer-oriented mindset with a consultative selling approach
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
- High integrity, professionalism, and teamwork
As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.
Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.
Your Contact
Schaeffler Turkey Endüstri ve Otomotiv Ticaret Limited Sirketi
Eda Cinar
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