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).

Introduction

The AppLovin Business Development team fosters and maintains partnerships with mobile game and application developers. As a customer-facing team, we serve as a vital strategic consultant to each partner, leveraging a blend of strategic sales, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of industry trends and data insights. The BD team transforms new opportunities into enduring long-term relationships and sustainable revenue streams.

Please note that this role requires onsite presence at our Berlin office.

What you’ll be doing

• Cultivate, negotiate, and expand high-impact relationships with app developers to forge business partnerships and support company growth.
• Utilize data and insights to guide the strategy and implementation of AppLovin solutions aligned with client marketing objectives.
• Become an expert in AppLovin solutions for businesses of all sizes and adapt recommendations quickly to suit varying client needs
• Rapidly build influence with C-level stakeholders to understand their vision, strategy, and game pipeline potential
• Collaborate directly with app developers to improve their advertising campaign performance as well as monetization stacks, troubleshoot and resolve account issues in a timely manner
• Identify and pursue opportunities, prioritize accounts, handle objections and evaluate campaign effectiveness
• Serve as a liaison with our internal technical and operations teams for any publisher-focused technical queries, providing comprehensive customer support.
• Leverage competitive analysis and maintain a thorough understanding of the mobile advertising landscape.

Your background and who you are

• 1-3 years of experience in an Account Management, Sales, or Business Development role within a SaaS, AdTech, investment banking, or consulting company.
• Exceptional client management skills, with proven success in business/client retention and business growth
• Must be data-driven and detail oriented, with strong analytical and negotiation skills. A genuine passion for data, analysis, and problem-solving is crucial.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt quickly to changing situations
• Can do mentality with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Fluent in English, with ability to build convincing argumentation from complex data
• BA/BS degree or equivalent

Bonus Points

• Proven experience in the mobile advertising and or performance marketing
• You love complex puzzles / riddles and are a problem solver at heart
• You enjoy digging (through data or otherwise) to find answers to complex questions that may not always have a clear answer
• 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
• Experience working at or founding a start-up is a plus. We are always seeking individuals who were key contributors in fast-paced environments, even if their ventures did not succeed.