Grants Specialist

Insider • Full-time • Istanbul, TR • 1d ago

Before jumping into all the information about the role and what you can bring to the table, let us introduce ourselves real quick.
About us
Insider One is the #1 platform that brings everything marketing and customer engagement teams need in one place so they can reach their peak potential and become unstoppable.
Our story began with six desks and a vision to create a single platform to make industry-first technologies and emerging channels accessible to marketers worldwide. Today, Insider One is powered by 1,500+ team members representing 50+ nationalities across 30+ offices. With AI at its core and an integrated Customer Data Platform (CDP), Insider One unites data, personalization, and journey orchestration across the most extensive set of natively supported channels, including WhatsApp, SMS, Email, Web, App, and Site Search.
We recently raised one of the largest funding rounds in the industry, a $500M Series E led by General Atlantic. We are backed by top-notch investors, including Sequoia Capital, QIA, Riverwood, and Endeavor Catalyst, and trusted by 2000+ customers from high-growth startups to the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies such as Samsung, Nike, L’Oreal, Singapore Airlines, Nestlé, Nissan, Lenovo, Puma, IKEA, Allianz, Domino's, and the list goes on.
Insider One was congratulated for becoming one of the only woman-founded, women-led B2B SaaS unicorns in the world. Loved by customers, recognized by analysts, we are the only vendor recognized as the #1 leader in all the capabilities marketing and customer engagement teams need. Don’t just take our word for it — see for yourself. We consistently outperform and continue our leadership, andthe results speak for themselves.
From day one, Insider One’s mission has not only been to build a world-class product company, but also to create one of the most socially progressive technology communities in the world. Through our social responsibility initiatives like 100 Social Responsibility Projects, AI Training for Teachers, Code Academy, SheCodes, SheLeads, and SheMarkables, our community has committed to scaling its impact on our communities across 30+ countries, driving initiatives in health, education, farming, animal rights, and increasing women’s representation in STEM.
Behind all these achievements is an exceptionally talented, visionary team of overachievers that moves fast and agile, creating cutting-edge products, and focuses on making an impact. If you want to be a part of this journey, just keep reading.

What You Will Do

- Identify and evaluate applicable government incentive programs locally and internationally, including R&D grants, export incentives, overseas market development funds, and innovation-related support programs.
- Prepare and submit grant applications with accurate, compelling, and well-documented submissions that maximize approval rates.
- Manage the full lifecycle of active incentives — from initial application through ongoing compliance, reporting, and final settlement.
- Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and relevant business units to gather required documentation and ensure eligibility criteria are met.
- Track all grant-related deadlines, deliverables, and reporting obligations across multiple programs and grant cycles.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes in incentive programs and proactively identify new funding opportunities that align with Insider One’s activities.
- Build internal processes and documentation standards to make grant management scalable, auditable, and repeatable as Insider One grows.

What You Will Need

4+ years of experience in grant management, government incentive programs, or a directly related field.
Solid knowledge of Turkish government incentive programs, including but not limited to TUBITAK, KOSGEB, and Turquality.

Familiarity with international incentive programs — EU funds, export support programs, and overseas market development grants are a strong plus.
Excellent written communication skills in both Turkish and English, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear application materials.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines across concurrent programs.
Comfort working cross-functionally and building relationships with internal stakeholders across Finance, Legal, and business teams.
The ability to thrive in ambiguity — navigating evolving regulatory environments and finding the right path forward.

What We Offer

Enjoy a monthly meal allowance designed to enhance your daily routine
Access comprehensive private health insurance.
Find your people with yoga classes, running and cycling clubs, and nutrition workshops.
Feed your curiosity with access to Spotify, LinkedIn Learning, Blinkist, MasterClass, Neoskola, and CloudGuru.
Level up with internal trainings covering AI fundamentals, coding, foreign languages, and a wide range of personal development skills.
Be part of a diverse team that’s as global as it gets — where every voice is heard and 50+ nationalities build together.
Become a Shareowner through our eligibility-based “ESOP” and own a piece of what you build.
Help build the team you want to work with and enjoy rewarding referral bonuses.
Opportunities to give back to your community through volunteering and purpose-driven social impact projects.
From global retreats to team-building activities, expect year-round events that turn into lifelong memories.

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