About AppLovin
AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences. For more information about AppLovin, visit: www.applovin.com.
To deliver on this mission, our global team is composed of team members with life experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that mirror our developers and customers around the world. At AppLovin, we are intentional about the team and culture we are building, seeking candidates who are outstanding in their own right and also demonstrate their support of others.
Fortune recognizes AppLovin as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area, and the company has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the last four years (2021-2024). Check out the rest of our awards HERE.
About this job
The AppLovin Business Development team develops and sustains partnerships with mobile game and application developers. A customer facing team, working closely with mobile platform publishers and developers. Coupling strategic sales, strong negotiation skills, a deep knowledge of industry trends along with market analyses, the BD team transforms new opportunities into long term relationships and endurable revenues.
Responsibilities:
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Interface, negotiate and develop high-impact relationships with mobile game & app developers to build business partnerships and support company growth in Japan.
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Identify prospects, generate sales leads, negotiate and close new business via emails, calls, meetings, etc.
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Consistently perform extensive and accurate research and data analysis to identify and execute on growth opportunities of the customers’ business
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Liaise with our internal technical & operation teams regarding any publisher-focused technical queries, and provide customer support
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Leverage competitive analysis and understand the mobile advertising landscape
Basic Qualifications:
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Must have 2+ years experience in a Sales/Business Development/Account Management/Analyst role, in mobile advertising, gaming, or relevant industries
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Must be fluent in English and Japanese.
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Exceptional client management skills, with proven success in business/client retention and business growth
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Must be data-driven and detail oriented, with strong analytical and negotiation skills
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Deep understanding of industry issues, coupled with a vision for growth and passion to scale AppLovin’s position in the industry space
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Proactive problem solving capabilities and outstanding interpersonal skills
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BA/BS degree or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
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Being a fan of mobile and computer games. You’ll be working with game developers on games, so having a passion for the vertical that you’re working on is a benefit
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Proven interest and experience in the mobile and/or gaming markets. Whether you’re an early adopter of gadgets, or an Excel whiz, or took a computer science class in school and loved it, we are a high tech and big data company, so you’ll be expected to interface with developers
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