Head of Strategy & Business Development

7 Months ago • 8-15 Years • Business Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Trendyol, a leading e-commerce platform in Turkey, is looking for a Head of Strategy & Business Development for their Services Team. This role will define and streamline TYG's financial services and payment strategy, as well as business objectives across all markets. You'll also be responsible for establishing and managing strategic partnerships, conducting market research, and driving growth initiatives within the Services division. The ideal candidate will have 8-15 years of experience in financial management, business planning, or related fields, with a proven track record of success in leading strategic initiatives and managing teams.
Must have:
  • 8-15 years experience in financial management, business planning, management consulting, strategy, project management, or business-related roles
  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics or Engineering)
  • Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
  • Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity
  • Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
  • Work closely with Head of Services Business
  • Detail-oriented with analytical problem-solving skills
  • Good business acumen & curiosity, including skill in understanding the business, competition, and growth opportunities
Perks:
  • Take responsibility from day one and develop your skills with a talented and diverse international team.
  • Experience open communication, flexibility, and a start-up spirit in our unique culture.
  • Tackle big challenges in e-commerce with Agile practices and encourage growth by learning from mistakes.
  • Join creative and focused teams that prioritize collaboration and problem-solving.
  • Access our extensive training platform for continuous learning and personal growth.
  • Benefit from the support of a global team of experts with mentoring and professional development opportunities.
  • Focus on talent and potential, not just job titles.
  • Connect with teammates regardless of physical distance through events, meetings, and social activities.
  • Enjoy competitive benefits such as Trendyol shopping budget, central and international office locations, and top-of-the-line technical equipment.

Job Details

Ready to learn more about us?
We were founded in 2010 with a dynamic and agile start-up spirit. The trust of around 30 million customers and 250,000 sellers has made us the first decacorn in Turkey. Our success is backed by renowned investors such as Alibaba, General Atlantic, Softbank, Princeville Capital and several sovereign wealth funds. In 2022, we opened our first dedicated international office in Berlin and expanded to Amsterdam, Luxembourg and London. And that's just the beginning!

Tech at the root
We believe that technology is the driver and e-commerce is the outcome. Thanks to the dedication of our team, we have become one of the top 5 e-commerce companies in EMEA and one of the fastest growing worldwide. We currently deliver over 1.5 million parcels daily to 27 countries.

Growth is in our DNA
As a young and dynamic company, we are constantly growing and expanding. With Trendyol Tech, one of the leading R&D centres, Trendyol Express, the fastest growing delivery network, Dolap, the largest platform for second-hand goods, and Trendyol Go, our instant food and grocery delivery service, we are gearing up to become the world's leading e-commerce platform.

Focused on positive impact
Our vision goes beyond business success. We strive to make a sustainable and positive impact on our customers, business partners, and society. By digitizing merchants and SMEs, helping businesses grow, and promoting women's economic empowerment, we are dedicated to creating a better future.

ABOUT THE TEAM
At Trendyol, the Services Team is aim to carry the Trendyol impact forward by providing the fastest and most effective solution services to our customers. We provide services to our customers through 2 main branches: Financial Services, Value added services &digital goods. Our purpose is to simplify and improve lives of our shoppers and sellers on and off our platform by providing meaningful and high quality service with transparent and affordable prices.

We are all working with the same purpose: To create a positive impact in our ecosystem by enabling commerce through technology.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Defining and streamlining TYG's financial services and payment strategy, as well as business objectives across all markets, through close collaboration with services heads.
    • Ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of outputs in the initial phase of new business development within Services by working closely with other TY teams (continuous followup of best practices in local and international markets, orchestration of initial feasibility assessment and market research for new business ideas etc.)
    • End-to-end establishment and management of strategic Services partnerships in Turkey, coordinating with both services and other TY teams.
    • Manage ideas, projects, people, time, and resources necessary to keep Trendyol Group services business moving forward

QUALITIES WE'RE LOOKING FOR

    • 8-15 years experience in financial management, business planning, management consulting, strategy, project management, or business-related roles
    • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics or Engineering)
    • Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
    • Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity
    • Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
    • Work closely with Head of Services Business
    • Detail-oriented with analytical problem-solving skills
    • Good business acumen & curiosity, including skill in understanding the business, competition, and growth opportunities
JOIN US AND
* Take responsibility from day one and develop your skills with a talented and diverse international team.
* Experience open communication, flexibility, and a start-up spirit in our unique culture.
* Tackle big challenges in e-commerce with Agile practices and encourage growth by learning from mistakes.
* Join creative and focused teams that prioritize collaboration and problem-solving.
* Access our extensive training platform for continuous learning and personal growth.
* Benefit from the support of a global team of experts with mentoring and professional development opportunities.
* Focus on talent and potential, not just job titles.
* Connect with teammates regardless of physical distance through events, meetings, and social activities.
* Enjoy competitive benefits such as Trendyol shopping budget, central and international office locations, and top-of-the-line technical equipment.


We're looking forward to receiving your application!

We embrace a hybrid working model that seamlessly blends the best of both worlds—remote productivity and the collaborative energy of our vibrant offices. Every month, we gather at our offices once to work side by side, fostering in person communication and embracing the camaraderie that fuels our team spirit. These sessions are crucial for teamwork in solving complex issues, socializing, learning from each other, and experiencing our culture.

Each division has a pre-set optional office day each week. Based on our preferences, we come together at our offices at our discretion as an opportunity to feel more team spirit, immerse in our culture, and familiarize ourselves with our way of workings.

We offer the opportunity for a two-month full remote work program, allowing you to work from abroad, during the summer period (July to August).

This working model applies to our hybrid job postings; on-site roles require being based in an office work environment.


Discover more about our #LifeatTrendyol and our culture on our WebsiteLinkedIn and YouTube channels.

At Trendyol, we believe in the power of an inclusive workplace. We value diversity and believe that every team member contributes to our vibrant culture. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. We encourage the representation and amplification of diverse voices in our business, as it allows us all to thrive, contribute, and shape the future together.

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