Business Assistant

Who We Are

With over 60 years of experience, Tiryaki Agro is one of the world’s leading agricultural supply chain companies. Its unique global business model spans the entire value chain—from certified seed production and field cultivation to storage, processing, logistics, trading, and delivery to the end consumer.

Committed to building a sustainable food future in harmony with nature, Tiryaki Agro delivers nutritional solutions worldwide. The company processes products sourced from approximately 30 countries, primarily Turkey, across 27 facilities in 10 locations on 3 continents. Each year, it supplies more than 4 million tons of conventional and organic agricultural products to customers in 70 countries.

Tiryaki Agro operates in over 40 ports globally, including one owned port and three privately contracted ports. Since 2018, the company has further strengthened its global presence by acquiring a majority stake in Sunrise Foods International, one of the world’s largest supply chain management companies specializing in organic feed and oilseeds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Business Assistant, Project Assistant, or similar role
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and highly responsible mindset
• Strong planning, follow-up, and reporting skills
• Advanced level of written and spoken English
• Proficient in MS Office applications

Main Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Department Head
• Managing calendars, meetings, appointments, and related scheduling activities
• Preparing presentations, reports, meeting minutes, and business correspondence
• Conducting research and gathering information to support ongoing projects and initiatives
• Monitoring action items and ensuring timely follow-up of key tasks and deliverables
• Coordinating communication and information flow between internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting project coordination and execution when required
• Assisting with departmental reporting, documentation, and administrative processes
• Supporting department team members on operational and coordination-related tasks when needed
• Contributing to the efficient execution of strategic and operational initiatives through effective planning and follow-up