Director of Business Development, Consumer Apps

AppLovin AppLovin · Media · New York, NY · Business Development - Apps

AppLovin is seeking a Director of Business Development for their Consumer App Growth team. This role will focus on closing new advertisers and scaling them on the AppDiscovery platform, engaging with CMOs/Heads of Marketing, developing strategic relationships, and managing the sales cycle. The position requires experience in digital marketing, specifically with Consumer Apps and Agencies, and the ability to work cross-functionally.

What you'd actually do

  1. Engage with CMOs/Head of Marketing of consumer mobile apps to manage growth and implement strong consultative sales processes.
  2. Develop strategic relationships by identifying key new business opportunities.
  3. Proactively contact new/existing clients and educate, propose and secure buy-in for AppLovin’s Axon advertising Platform.
  4. Identify, propose and sell to targeted organizations across the North America region to achieve AppLovin sales goals.
  5. Lead key Agency relationships to develop partner growth across North America.

Skills

Required

  • solid experience in digital marketing, with a specific focus on Consumer Apps and Agencies
  • strong experience in selling to marketing teams at Consumer App companies and Agencies
  • excellent attention to detail
  • passion for and understanding of our products and the mobile & eCommerce ecosystems
  • can work cross-functionally to drive outcomes that benefit our demand clients
  • understand the larger business context
  • thrive in early-stage business settings
  • can manage multiple priorities and lead several time-sensitive projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction
  • excellent communication skills
  • actively listen to client needs
  • translate this feedback back to the product to develop high-value solutions

Nice to have

  • BA/BS degree
  • At least 5 years of work experience, preferably sales experience working with Consumer App Companies and Agencies
  • Understanding of the mobile advertising ecosystem