Country Manager - Korea

Every great app out there deserves to be connected with the right users and the right revenue streams. And adjoe will give this to them.

adjoe is a leading mobile ad platform developing cutting-edge advertising and monetization solutions that take our app partners’ business to the next level. Our unique ad unit Playtime has made us one of the fastest-growing ad platforms and top-ranking user acquisition sources for app publishers worldwide (ranked #1 for growth in the AppsFlyer Index). And that’s just the start: we’ve just launched our programmatic in-app platform in order to disrupt the status quo of mobile ad monetization. Again.

Home to an advanced tech stack, powerful financial backing from Bertelsmann, and a long-term growth mindset, adjoe is part of the applike group ecosystem. A hub of disruption and thought leadership in the app economy, with a driven and dynamic workforce to be reckoned with. Be the next tech-driven, ambitious talent to join our growing teams!

Meet Your Team:

It’s not just about who you know. It’s about what you know about who you know. The APAC Partnerships team connects premium advertisers and publishers to serve our solutions: Playtime. By focusing on building lasting relationships, this team drives our ad platform forward, ensuring apps reach and exceed their growth goals and connecting them with hundreds of millions of monthly active users. Whether that’s with our new programmatic ad platform or Playtime ad unit.

What you will do:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the company's strategic plan for Korea, aligned with global business objectives.
• Identify market opportunities and define strategies to capture market share and drive growth.
• Be the go-to person for the South Korea’s market.
• Win Korean mobile gaming advertisers in order to deliver business to our Korean app publishing partners.
• Client and Partner Engagement: Be the local point of contact for Korean publisher partners, and cultivate/maintain strong relationships with key clients, agencies, and partners.
• Sales and Business Development: Lead the sales team of demand and supply to achieve revenue targets and expand our client base.
• Drive business development initiatives, including new product launches and market expansion efforts.
• Manage the P&L for Korea, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are optimally allocated.
• Hire, train, and develop a high-performing team.
• Develop and implement the company's strategic plan for Korea, aligned with global business objectives.
• Identify market opportunities and define strategies to capture market share and drive growth.
• Provide regular reports on business performance, market conditions, and strategic initiatives to global headquarters.
• Operations and Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all business processes.

Who you are:

• A Team Player
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in digital advertising, marketing technology, or a related industry.
• Proven track record of leadership and success in a senior management role.
• Deep understanding of the Korean mobile advertising market and regulatory environment.
• Strong network of contacts within the advertising and media industry in South Korea.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in both Korean and English.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-oriented approach.

Why you will love working here:

• Wealth building: virtual stock options for all our regular employees.
• Education Package: Opportunities to boost your professional development with courses and trainings directly connected to your career goals.
• Work-Life Package: 2 remote days per week, 30 vacation days, 3 weeks per year of remote work, flexible working hours, dog-friendly kick-ass office in the center of the city.
• Mental Health Package: EAP (Employee Assistance Program) to support your mental health and well-being.

Our mission is to create an inspiring work environment for amazing people achieving extraordinary things. Be part of it!

We welcome applications from people who will contribute to the diversity of our Company.