International Business Development Specialist

ALZ Grup Uluslararası Fuar Kongre ve Danışmanlık A.Ş.

Join ALZ Grup and seize the opportunity to gain global work experience by participating in international projects conducted in many different countries around the world, especially in Europe.

Job Description and Qualifications

We are seeking a talented and experienced individual for the position of International Business Development Specialist.

Position Overview: ALZ Grup is looking for a professional to join our team as an International Business Development Specialist. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

•          Client Outreach and Sales: You will be responsible for reaching out to potential foreign clients, primarily through phone calls and occasional Zoom meetings, to promote our services and develop strong client relationships. 

Sales experience is highly valued since majority of your workload will focus on communication with clients.

•          Finding New Clients: You will need to search open sources such as search engines, public data banks, linked in and sectoral magazines etc. to identify potential participants for our events, as well as analyze data that you have found or is presented to you.

•          Organization and Efficiency: It is essential to be well-organized and manage multiple tasks efficiently. You must also be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, to handle data, reports, and client information.

•          Interpersonal and Communication Skills: You will need to engage confidently with clients over the phone and in Zoom meetings, ensuring clear, professional communication and fostering long-term business relationships.

•          Travel Requirements: The position will require traveling abroad to attend and support the Expos we are organizing.

Language Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in English is mandatory, as English will be the primary language for communication (C1 level or above).
  
• Proficiency in Turkish is also mandatory.
  
• Proficiency in additional languages such asGerman or Russian will be considered an advantage.
  
• Candidates holding a Foreign Language Proficiency Exam (YDS) certificate with a minimum grade of Level C, obtained within the last two years, or an equivalent internationally recognized language certificate accepted by the Turkish Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), will be given preference.
  

Education and Experience:

•          Bachelor's degree (minimum four-year undergraduate program)* in Business Administration, International Trade, Marketing, Economics, Communications, or another relevant field.

•          Experience in business development, sales, marketing, customer service or other relevant roles (2-5 years preferred).

Additional Skills:

•          Professionalism, presentability, and the ability to represent the company effectively during international events and meetings.

•          Practicality and the ability to take initiative when solving problems or working on tasks.

•          Strong phone etiquette and interpersonal communication.

•          Ability to write professional emails or texts using business language.