Business Development & Growth Associate

Nizmara Consulting & Executive Search; Turkey; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Nizmara Consulting & Executive Search is seeking a commercially curious professional to help grow the boutique firm across Turkey, the Middle East, and Europe. You will lead BD, craft LinkedIn content, and implement AI-driven automation while collaborating with founding partners.

You’ll write in Turkish and English, map senior-level candidates, and support executive search research. Expect ownership, fast learning, and direct impact on growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in startup, consulting, B2B tech, or commercial role.
• Strong written Turkish and English; writing a lot.
• Daily, creative use of AI tools (not theoretical).
• Commercial instinct and ability to speak business language.
• Self-starter who acts without waiting for directives.
• Analytical enough to track performance and pivot.

Responsibilities

• Grow the business through BD and lead generation in target regions.
• Create and publish LinkedIn content in Turkish and English.
• Write blog posts and service pages; support SEO and analytics.
• Identify automation opportunities; deploy AI tools daily.
• Own CRM, build workflows, and support recruitment delivery.
• Participate in candidate interviews and research mandates.

Skills

Startup experience

B2B tech sales

Turkish & English writing

AI tools fluency

Commercial instinct

Self-starter

Analytical

Education

Engineering / CS background

Tools

LinkedIn

Apollo

Clay

Lemlist

Instantly

HubSpot / Pipedrive

Google Search Console

WordPress

Job description

Nizmara is a trusted executive search and talent acquisition partner serving organizations across Turkey, the Middle East, and Europe. We combine deep sector expertise with real business experience to deliver high-impact recruitment solutions for leadership and mission-critical roles.

Our consultants bring senior-level industry backgrounds and a consultative mindset, enabling us to understand both the strategic and operational priorities of our clients. This allows us to go beyond traditional recruitment and act as true advisors throughout the talent acquisition journey.

We specialize in key sectors including Technology, Financial Services, Banking & Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, E-commerce & Retail, Construction, Engineering, and Manufacturing. Through tailored search strategies, strong networks, and a results-driven approach, we connect exceptional talent with forward-thinking organizations to drive sustainable business success.

We are a boutique, senior-led team with big ambitions. We are now looking for a smart, commercially curious, and highly capable individual to join us and help build the engine that drives Nizmara's next phase of growth.

The Role

This is not a standard job. You will not be given a narrow set of tasks and told to execute them repeatedly. You will be given a mission — grow Nizmara — and the autonomy, tools, and support to figure out how.

You will work directly with the founding partners across business development, marketing, growth, operations, and over time, recruitment delivery. If you are the kind of person who gets energised by building things, learning fast, and seeing the direct impact of your work on a company's growth, this role was designed for you.

What You Will Do

Business Development & Lead Generation

• Research and build B2B prospect lists — CHROs, HR Directors, CEOs — across Turkey and Saudi Arabia using LinkedIn, Apollo, Clay, and other data tools
• Execute outreach campaigns via LinkedIn and email — personalised, not mass-blast
• Build and manage automated outreach sequences using tools like Lemlist, Instantly, or equivalent
• Track pipeline, follow up consistently, and qualify inbound and outbound leads
• Support partners in preparing for and following up on BD meetings

Content & Digital Presence

• Write and publish LinkedIn content for Nizmara's company page and partner profiles — in Turkish and English
• Write blog posts, service page copy, and thought leadership articles for nizmara.com
• Manage SEO — keyword research, on-page optimisation, Yoast, internal linking, outbound links
• Monitor Google Search Console and analytics — report on what is working and what is not
• Build and maintain Nizmara's presence across relevant professional communities and LinkedIn groups

AI & Automation

• Master and deploy AI tools daily — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity — for content, research, outreach, and operational tasks
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across marketing, outreach, and operations
• Stay ahead of new AI tools relevant to recruitment, BD, and content — bring recommendations to the team

CRM & Operations

• Own the CRM — keep it clean, updated, and useful
• Build workflows and automations within the CRM to support BD and follow-up processes
• Support operational tasks across candidate and client management

Recruitment Support

• Sit in on candidate interviews and briefing calls — learn the craft
• Support executive search research — sourcing, mapping, LinkedIn outreach to candidates
• Over time, take on independent research mandates and develop as a recruitment consultant

What We Are Looking For

Must have:

• 3-5 years of experience — in a startup, consulting, B2B Tech, or commercial role
• Strong written communication in both Turkish and English — you will be writing a lot
• Genuine fluency with AI tools — not "I've tried ChatGPT" but daily, creative, productive use
• Commercial instinct — you understand what a business cares about and how to speak to it
• Self-starter mentality — you do not wait to be told what to do next
• Analytical enough to track what is working and change course when it is not

Nice to have:

• Engineering, computer science, or quantitative undergraduate background from reputable universities in Turkey or abroad
• Experience with outreach automation tools (Lemlist, Apollo, Clay, Instantly)
• Experience with CRM systems (HubSpot, Pipedrive, or similar)
• Familiarity with WordPress, SEO tools, or Google Search Console
• Interest in or exposure to recruitment, executive search, or HR

You are probably not right for this role if:

• You prefer a clearly defined job with stable, repeatable tasks
• You are uncomfortable with ambiguity or changing priorities
• You need a large team around you to do your best work
• Writing does not come naturally to you

What We Offer

• Direct access to and mentorship from the founding partners
• A front-row seat to how a boutique executive search firm operates — and grows
• Real ownership of your work — what you build, matters
• Exposure to senior business leaders across Turkey and the Middle East
• A clear path to developing as a recruitment consultant or BD leader over time