Manager, Business Development at AppLovin

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

206700.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Performance Marketing, Media Buying, Digital Strategy, Consultative Sales, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, Campaign Optimization, Go-to-Market Strategy, Cross-functional Collaboration, Attribution Models, Customer Behavior Analytics, Shopify, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), Attention to Detail, Creativity

Industry

Software Development

Description

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 AppLovin’s eCommerce Team We are powering the next wave of eCommerce growth. Specializing in performance advertising, we help brands achieve profitable growth by connecting them to over 1 billion daily users across thousands of the world’s top mobile games. This scale is driven by Axon (https://axon.ai), AppLovin’s advertising platform, which enables businesses of all sizes to find their ideal customers and maximize ROI. AppLovin’s global team combines people from different backgrounds and perspectives, united by a shared ambition to always pursue excellence and win together in a fast-moving market. We are intentional about the culture we are building and seek candidates who are outstanding in their own right while remaining deeply committed to the success of others. About the Role We are seeking a driven, analytical, and results-focused Manager, Business Development to join our fast-paced and expanding eCommerce team. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new business line from the ground up and work at the intersection of performance marketing and business development within the rapidly growing eCommerce space. In this client-facing role, you’ll partner with eCommerce brands to unlock growth by leveraging AppLovin’s marketing platform. You’ll build strong relationships with key stakeholders, help them optimize campaigns, and lead strategic initiatives that drive business outcomes. You’ll also work closely with AppLovin leadership and product experts to evolve our eCommerce advertising solution and drive adoption in the market. Responsibilities Proactively contact new and existing eCommerce partners to pitch, onboard, and scale their usage of AppLovin’s platform. Leverage a strong consultative sales approach to engage with CMOs, Heads of Marketing, and key decision-makers. Act as a trusted advisor to your portfolio of eCommerce brands, ensuring long-term success and growth. Define and analyze metrics to ensure success for our strategic partners. Set up and grow campaigns by analyzing data, testing ideas for creative ad sets, and proactively optimize toward performance targets. Become an expert on AppLovin’s mobile advertising products for eCommerce brands. Represent AppLovin at industry events and conferences to build brand awareness and identify new opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including Sales, Product, and Data Science to drive client success and shape go-to-market strategies. Basic Qualifications 5+ years of experience in performance marketing, media buying, or digital strategy in the eCommerce industry. Strong understanding of key performance KPIs, attribution models, and customer behavior analytics. Experience with Shopify and direct-to-consumer (DTC) business models. Demonstrate outstanding analytical ability and strategic grasp of the “big picture”. Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Exceptional communication skills and clearly able to communicate concepts and ideas Excellent attention to detail and highly organized. Flexible team-player who can use drive, creativity, and initiative to move the organization forward. Demonstrated experience in handling large data sets, with a strong ability to analyze complex data and identify actionable patterns to drive strategic decision-making and optimize client outcomes. Proven interest in technology. 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 where you will constantly have the opportunity to contribute business and product ideas. Preferred Qualifications BA/BS degree with a strong academic record. Familiarity with Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, TikTok Ads, Google Analytics, or other digital marketing platforms. Experience with full-funnel media buying, conversion rate optimization (CRO) tactics, incrementality tests, and lifecycle marketing. Mobile experience and knowledge of the mobile advertising landscape. A basic understanding of programming or scripting. Understanding of models for intelligent decision making, such as game theory, chess, or poker. AppLovin provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. Total compensation at AppLovin is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, and other forms of incentive compensation (as applicable) may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to dental, vision, and other benefits. Other Types of Pay: Equity eligible Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off: Unlimited Discretionary Time Off Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year Paid Sick Leave: 80 hours per year Method of Application: Apply online Application Window: The application window is expected to close within 30 days of the posting date. All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to peopleops@applovin.com. CA Base Pay Range $111,300—$206,700 USD AppLovin has become aware of a scam targeting jobseekers with fake “app optimization” and similar roles. We do not ask our candidates to download apps or make any form of payment(s). AppLovin works with applicants through our Careers page and applovin.com email addresses. If you are contacted through other unofficial channels (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) or asked to download an app or make a payment, these contacts are not legitimate. Confirm the information here and contact us directly with any questions. AppLovin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about EEO rights as an applicant here. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send us a request at accommodations@applovin.com. AppLovin will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in California, learn more here. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. Please read our Global Applicant Privacy Notice to learn more about how AppLovin processes your personal information.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Business Development will proactively engage new and existing eCommerce partners to pitch, onboard, and scale their utilization of AppLovin’s platform, acting as a trusted advisor to ensure long-term success. This role involves defining and analyzing key metrics, setting up and growing campaigns through data analysis, and collaborating cross-functionally to evolve advertising solutions.