Business Development Officer - Turkish Speaking

AVASK; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AVASK is seeking a Turkish Speaking Business Development Officer for its Southampton office. The role focuses on engaging new business leads, maintaining client relationships, and growing revenue through targeted sales strategies. Ideal candidates will have sales experience and fluency in both Turkish and English, thriving in a dynamic environment with continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Continuous learning culture for career progression

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Wellness days

Birthday off after one year of service

Modern offices with breakout areas and subsidized canteen

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and customer service roles.
• Fluent in Turkish and English.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage and convert new business leads.
• Grow revenue through upselling and cross-selling.
• Manage a portfolio of clients across the UK and Europe.

Skills

Sales

Customer Service

Fluency in Turkish

Fluency in English

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Business Development Officer - Turkish Speaking, Southampton

Client:

AVASK

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Southampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

AVASK is a global consultancy specialising in international taxation and business solutions for e-commerce sellers. Established in 2012, we operate across multiple continents and support over 10,000 clients worldwide. Our mission is to simplify international trade with innovative, efficient, and compliant strategies.

Title: Business Development Officer - Turkish Speaking

Location: Southampton (Hybrid - 3 days on-site)

Salary: Depending on experience

We are recruiting a Turkish Speaking Business Development Officer for our Southampton office.

This role involves proactively engaging and converting new business leads, conducting quality customer conversations to understand needs, and upselling and cross-selling solutions.

Role responsibilities:

• Serve as the main contact, providing tailored services and ensuring compliance.
• Handle service inquiries proactively, converting them into opportunities.
• Grow revenue through cross-selling, engaging new clients, and meeting KPIs.
• Conduct webinars, podcasts, identify new opportunities, and attend industry events.
• Create marketing materials with external partners.
• Maintain partner relationships through event organization and network management.
• Manage a portfolio of clients across the UK and Europe.
• Ensure database accuracy and system updates.
• Demonstrate commercial acumen.
• Collaborate positively within the team.
• Suggest procedural improvements to Managers and Directors.
• Full training will be provided, previous accountancy experience is not essential.

Candidate profile:

• Experience in sales and customer service.
• Fluency in Turkish and English.
• Professional, confident, friendly demeanor.
• Strong communication skills.
• Target-driven with a desire to help clients grow their business.
• Organized, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines.
• Excellent multitasking skills.
• Team player and independent worker.
• Patience and resilience for customer interactions.
• Ability to handle objections and complaints calmly.

Benefits:

• Continuous learning culture for career progression.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Wellness days.
• Birthday off after one year of service.
• Modern offices with breakout areas and subsidized canteen.

About AVASK:

AVASK Global Compliance is an expanding firm specialising in VAT, tax, and accounting for e-commerce businesses, supporting platforms like Amazon FBA, eBay, and Shopify. We provide comprehensive expertise, from cross-border transactions to compliance.