Sterling Account Executive

TransPerfect; Fatih; On-site; TRY 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Technology, a TransPerfect subsidiary, is seeking a results-driven sales professional to expand key accounts across industries from Istanbul headquarters. The role focuses on building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and closing new business.

You will present Sterling’s VDR and related services, conduct meetings (in person and online), and coordinate with production teams to deliver profitable projects; travel within Türkiye is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in sales or client-facing roles.
• Strong English and Turkish written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Excellent presentation skills (in-person and online).
• M&A space experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive new revenue and close new business.
• Identify, qualify, develop, and close sales opportunities.
• Understand Sterling’s services and competitive advantages.
• Develop client relationships via cold outreach, internet research, networking events, and direct marketing.
• Present Sterling via one-on-one, group, online and in-person meetings.
• Quote, manage, and bill projects daily with production teams to ensure profitability.
• Travel within Türkiye as needed; based in Istanbul.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationships

Presentation skills

Bilingual English/Turkish

Problem solving

Organised

Team player

Eager to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Sterling Technology, a subsidiary of TransPerfect, is the leading provider of premium virtual data room (VDR) solutions for the secure sharing of content, business process automation, and collaboration for the M&A, corporate development, real estate, capital markets, private capital, banking, and legal communities. Sterling has been supporting the M&A and capital markets for over 30 years, initially with financial printing services. Since opening our first VDR in 2010, we have helped customers from over 187 countries and 90 industries successfully complete thousands of deals. With offices in seven major financial centres, Sterling is trusted by its users to deliver exceptional levels of service on their most critical transactions.

Sterling is a fast-growing B2B SaaS technology business. We have recently been acquired by TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in over 120 cities on six continents.

Summary

The main focus of the role is to enhance clients' relationships and develop new accounts within different industries.

Your responsibilities and tasks will include

• Create effective approaches to drive new revenue and close new business
• Identify, qualify, develop, and close sales opportunities
• Develop an effective understanding of the capabilities, benefits, and competitive advantages of Sterling’s services
• Identify prospective leads; develop new client relationships via cold calling, internet research, networking events, and direct marketing
• Promote Sterling by educating clients on the company’s various services
• Present Sterling via one-on-one, group, online and in-person meetings
• Provide customer support and manage client expectations
• Quote, manage, and bill projects daily, coordinating with clients and production teams to ensure these run smoothly and profitably
• Communicate professionally at all levels of seniority
• Based out of Istanbul, with travel required within Türkiye as needed

Essential skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
• Experience and/or interest in the M&A space
• Proven track record in sales or a client-facing role
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Strong presentation skills (both in-person and online)
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Turkish
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to prioritise, manage tasks, and work effectively in a team
• Eager to learn, embrace challenges, and driven to succeed

Preferred experience

• Experience and/or interest in Financial, Professional, Legal or Technology services
• Experience in a B2B sales/business development role

Sounds like a match? We look forward to meeting you!

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