Seller Acquisition Specialist - Intern (KSA)

About the Role

We are looking for ambitious and commercially minded interns to join our Seller Acquisition team in Riyadh. The team plays an important role in accelerating Trendyol Marketplace growth by acquiring and developing high-potential local sellers .

As a Seller Acquisition Specialist Intern, you will help identify, engage, acquire and onboard targeted Saudi sellers, while supporting them through the journey from first contact to becoming active on Trendyol. You will also help manage a pool of high-potential SMEs, supporting their growth, selection and marketplace performance.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and acquire high-potential local sellers, brands, retailers and SMEs that are not currently covered by the Category team.
• Own and track the seller acquisition journey from lead and first contact through interest, application, registration and activation.
• Build and manage a strong seller pipeline through outbound acquisition, referrals, partnerships, market research and other lead-generation channels.
• Understand seller needs and clearly communicate Trendyol Marketplace's value proposition, adapting the approach to different seller profiles.
• Provide hands-on support throughout registration and onboarding, proactively identifying and helping remove commercial, operational or onboarding blockers.
• Re-engage stalled and high-potential sellers and develop tailored approaches to improve conversion and accelerate their journey to go live.
• Work closely with Category, SME, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Product and other teams, while sharing structured seller, competitor and market insights.
• Support selected high-potential SMEs after acquisition by educating them, helping grow their business and increasing their assortment and selection on Trendyol.

What We're Looking For

• University recent graduate or early-career candidate; Majored in BA, marketing, sales or any related major. 
• Fluent/native Arabic and good working proficiency in English.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation potential.
• Commercial mindset with confidence engaging business owners, brands and sellers.
• Proactive, curious, results-oriented and comfortable taking ownership of a seller pipeline.
• Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate across different teams.
• Interest in e-commerce, marketplaces, sales, account management or business development; previous relevant exposure is an advantage but not required.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means building a healthy pipeline of relevant sellers and helping them move efficiently from first contact to registration and activation. 

What We Offer

• Real on-the-job training through meaningful tasks and responsibilities from the start.
• A fast-paced and supportive environment where you can learn, contribute and grow quickly.
• Flexible working arrangements, with the option to work from home multiple times a week, in line with team and business needs.
• A monthly internship allowance.

Why Join Us?

You will join Trendyol during a high-growth stage in the Gulf region and gain direct exposure to marketplace expansion, seller acquisition and e-commerce. The internship offers real ownership, career acceleration, regional exposure, scale and impact, and a strong learning opportunity while contributing directly to the growth of Trendyol's Saudi seller ecosystem.

• Join a high-growth marketplace journey and gain exposure to the Saudi and wider Gulf e-commerce ecosystem.
• Take real ownership from day one through meaningful, hands-on tasks and responsibilities.
• Build practical experience in seller acquisition, onboarding, relationship management, and marketplace operations.
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong learning opportunities and regional exposure.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model, with the option to work from home multiple times a week in line with team and business needs.
• Strong-performing interns may have the opportunity to be considered for future roles, subject to business needs and performance.