Product Localization Specialist, Turkish to English

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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

Trendyol International offers an exciting growth environment with significant opportunities to drive strategic change and meaningful results. We build and continue to invest in world-class end-to-end operations and look for leaders to shape decisions for long-term success.

Trendyol is seeking a tech-minded and user-focused Product Localization Specialist to contribute to the localization of Trendyol’s consumer and seller platforms by prioritizing and ensuring successful deliveries. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers and other functional stakeholders to ensure the highest level of quality and relevance for our UI copy and smooth releases in all Trendyol.

We’re looking for a product localization professional who is excited to take on new and ambitious projects in a very fast-paced environment, has a high degree of ownership and integrity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and is a great team player. 

Our mission is to build a world-class Localization program that removes language barriers, helping our customers find products in their language of preference and allowing our sellers to reach a global audience at scale. 

Your Main Responsibilities

• Translate, review and edit Turkish and English-language content for Trendyol’s platforms.
• Manage deliveries involving stakeholders from diverse teams including engineers, product managers, and customer support.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate with internal and external parties while meeting tight deadlines.
• Manage expectations in an agile environment, adjust quickly and communicate changes in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain language assets such as glossaries, style guides, and translation memories.
• Coordinate work with external vendors to ensure workflows run effectively and efficiently.
• Thoroughly understand user needs and use that knowledge to advocate for improvements that provide Trendyol customers, sellers and employees with an unparalleled user experience.

What We're Looking For

• +3 years experience in writing and/or translating UX copy in high-growth industries, preferably eCommerce.
• Native level of English and Turkish.
• Available for full dedication during business hours 3.5 days per week.
• Highly polished communication skills - speaking, copy-writing, and presenting.
• You have worked in a start-up or high-growth environment within agile product cycles.
• Excellent prioritization skills and ability to deliver multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures.
• Experience with translation memory and language asset management, file engineering, translation management systems (TMS), and MT (Machine Translation) technologies.
• Experience working with third party vendors and contractors.
• A passion for languages, high energy, positive attitude and a sense of urgency.
• A university degree in Linguistics, Translation, Communications, or related field.
• A team player, able to work well with diverse teams across continents and deliver results. 

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 Website, LinkedIn 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.