Business Development & Growth Associate

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 RoleThis 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 DoBusiness Development & Lead GenerationResearch and build B2B prospect lists — CHROs, HR Directors, CEOs — across Turkey and Saudi Arabia using LinkedIn, Apollo, Clay, and other data toolsExecute outreach campaigns via LinkedIn and email — personalised, not mass-blastBuild and manage automated outreach sequences using tools like Lemlist, Instantly, or equivalentTrack pipeline, follow up consistently, and qualify inbound and outbound leadsSupport partners in preparing for and following up on BD meetingsContent & Digital PresenceWrite and publish LinkedIn content for Nizmara's company page and partner profiles — in Turkish and EnglishWrite blog posts, service page copy, and thought leadership articles for nizmara.comManage SEO — keyword research, on-page optimisation, Yoast, internal linking, outbound linksMonitor Google Search Console and analytics — report on what is working and what is notBuild and maintain Nizmara's presence across relevant professional communities and LinkedIn groupsAI & AutomationMaster and deploy AI tools daily — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity — for content, research, outreach, and operational tasksIdentify and implement automation opportunities across marketing, outreach, and operationsStay ahead of new AI tools relevant to recruitment, BD, and content — bring recommendations to the teamCRM & OperationsOwn the CRM — keep it clean, updated, and usefulBuild workflows and automations within the CRM to support BD and follow-up processesSupport operational tasks across candidate and client managementRecruitment SupportSit in on candidate interviews and briefing calls — learn the craftSupport executive search research — sourcing, mapping, LinkedIn outreach to candidatesOver time, take on independent research mandates and develop as a recruitment consultantWhat We Are Looking ForMust have:3-5 years of experience — in a startup, consulting, B2B Tech, or commercial roleStrong written communication in both Turkish and English — you will be writing a lotGenuine fluency with AI tools — not "I've tried ChatGPT" but daily, creative, productive useCommercial instinct — you understand what a business cares about and how to speak to itSelf-starter mentality — you do not wait to be told what to do nextAnalytical enough to track what is working and change course when it is notNice to have:Engineering, computer science, or quantitative undergraduate background from reputable universities in Turkey or abroadExperience with outreach automation tools (Lemlist, Apollo, Clay, Instantly)Experience with CRM systems (HubSpot, Pipedrive, or similar)Familiarity with WordPress, SEO tools, or Google Search ConsoleInterest in or exposure to recruitment, executive search, or HRYou are probably not right for this role if:You prefer a clearly defined job with stable, repeatable tasksYou are uncomfortable with ambiguity or changing prioritiesYou need a large team around you to do your best workWriting does not come naturally to youWhat We OfferDirect access to and mentorship from the founding partnersA front-row seat to how a boutique executive search firm operates — and growsReal ownership of your work — what you build, mattersExposure to senior business leaders across Turkey and the Middle EastA clear path to developing as a recruitment consultant or BD leader over time