Business Development & Growth Associate

About the role

Nizmara, a boutique executive search firm, is seeking a proactive Business Development & Growth Associate to drive the company’s expansion across Turkey and Saudi Arabia. You will work directly with founding partners, shaping outreach strategies, content, and operational processes.

Key responsibilities

• Research and build B2B prospect lists of CHROs, HR Directors, and CEOs using LinkedIn, Apollo, Clay and similar tools.
• Design and execute personalised outreach campaigns via LinkedIn and email, managing automated sequences with Lemlist, Instantly or equivalents.
• Create and publish LinkedIn posts, blog articles, service page copy in Turkish and English, and manage SEO activities including keyword research and on‑page optimisation.
• Deploy AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity) daily for content creation, research and automation, and recommend new AI solutions.
• Own the CRM (HubSpot, Pipedrive or similar), maintain data quality, build workflows and support candidate and client management.
• Support recruitment activities by attending candidate interviews, assisting with executive search research and gradually taking on independent research mandates.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of experience in a startup, consulting, B2B tech or commercial role.
• Strong written communication in both Turkish and English.
• Daily, productive use of AI tools and a commercial instinct.
• Self‑starter mentality with analytical ability to track performance and adjust tactics.

Required skills

• LinkedIn, Apollo, Clay, Lemlist, Instantly (outreach automation tools).
• AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity.
• CRM platforms (HubSpot, Pipedrive or similar).
• WordPress, SEO tools, Google Search Console.

What we offer

• Direct mentorship from the founding partners.
• Hands‑on exposure to senior business leaders across Turkey and the Middle East.
• Real ownership of projects with clear growth path toward recruitment consulting or BD leadership.