Talent Scout

Sabanci Üniversitesi

We are looking for a Talent Scout with the following qualifications to work in the Sabancı University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative.

Talent Scout is responsible for identifying and sourcing top-quality startups who would be eligible for Inovent or its partner acceleration programs and VCs. A highly proactive individual who is passionate about entrepreneurship and startups will generate a constant pipeline of startups while always keeping up to date with the ecosystems’ trends and activities. Program Scout reports to the Business Development Manager and works in a hybrid model.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for sourcing top startups in line with Sabancı University’s preset criteria.
• Identify and evaluate the best channels for sourcing startups.
• Attend all ecosystem events across the country including but not limited to Demo Days, Workshops, Conferences, Meetup Events and activities.
• Act as a key representative/ambassador for the company in the startup community and at relevant events, deliver SUCool accelerator program info-sessions to multiple audiences including co-working spaces, universities, incubators, and other ecosystem enablers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with startups and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with the SUCool’s and Sabancı University’s teams to ensure a seamless journey for startups from sourcing to graduation.
• Regular feedback insights gained from community monitoring into the management team, to help them evolve their strategies in a timely fashion.
• Create, maintain and update an ecosystem events calendar to be accessible for all team members.
• Support startups throughout the program in multiple capacities.
• Ensure a constant increase in startups’ applications in coordination with the communications and partnership teams.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, private equity or business management
• Major in Business management or related discipline
• Excellent English language skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent communication skills
• Well-connected with the startups community
• Proactive and highly organized, with strong time management and planning skills.

Sabancı University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment in education and employment. The University respects all individuals without any discrimination of gender, religion, national and ethnic origin, race, color, physical disability, physical appearance, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, age, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational, admission and employment policies, and its scholarship and university-sponsored programs.