Istanbul-Based SDR: Outbound Cybersecurity SaaS

TrendAI; Fatih; On-site; TRY 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

TrendAI in Istanbul, Türkiye is seeking a driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) to build and grow qualified pipeline across Türkiye. You will own outbound prospecting and inbound lead qualification, creating the first conversation between TrendAI and its next customer.

Location: Istanbul, Türkiye — physical role with regional travel as needed. This role leads into a full-cycle Account Manager path and requires 1–3 years in relevant roles, Turkish fluency, and strong English.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in sales development, inside sales, or business development; SaaS, cybersecurity, or enterprise tech strongly preferred.
• Native or fluent Turkish, with strong professional English for regional and global collaboration.
• Proven track record of outbound prospecting and pipeline generation against targets.

Responsibilities

• Generate qualified pipeline through structured outbound prospecting across Türkiye.
• Qualify and prioritise inbound leads from marketing campaigns, webinars, and events.
• Research and map target accounts, identifying key stakeholders across IT, security, and executive functions.
• Deliver a compelling first conversation, articulating TrendAI's platform value and differentiation.
• Book qualified meetings and hand off opportunities to Account Managers with clear context.
• Maintain CRM hygiene — log activities and track pipeline conversion metrics.
• Collaborate with Marketing on campaign feedback and Turkish localization of content.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly targets for qualified meetings and pipeline.
• Stay current on cybersecurity trends and TrendAI's roadmap in Türkiye.

Skills

Turkish

English

Outbound prospecting

Pipeline generation

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Outreach

SalesLoft

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

TrendAI in Istanbul, Türkiye is seeking a driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) to build and grow qualified pipeline across Türkiye. You will own outbound prospecting and inbound lead qualification, creating the first conversation between TrendAI and its next customer.

Location: Istanbul, Türkiye — physical role with regional travel as needed. This role leads into a full-cycle Account Manager path and requires 1–3 years in relevant roles, Turkish fluency, and strong English.