adjoe is a leading mobile ad platform developing cutting-edge advertising and monetization solutions that take its 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.
Join us at an exciting stage of international expansion and growth!
The role: Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Development
We are looking for an entrepreneurial, analytical, and hands-on Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Development to join our team in Boston. You will play a critical role in shaping adjoe’s growth trajectory by driving high-impact strategic initiatives, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting executive decision-making.
What You Will Do:
- Work closely with our VP of Revenue, Americas and the global leadership teams across all strategic projects within adjoe.
- Lead end-to-end development and execution of strategic growth initiatives and drive expansion opportunities, new market entries, and operational improvements.
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate high-value partnerships, including M&A opportunities and strategic investments.
- Conduct AdTech market/trend analyses and provide data-driven insights, competitive intelligence, and strategic recommendations to guide company direction.
- Partner with key stakeholders across sales, marketing, operations, product, and tech to drive our main growth initiatives to success.
- Work with the sales department in coordinating, modeling, and negotiating contract terms for enterprise partners.
What We’re Looking For:
- 2-3 years of experience in Strategy Consulting (MBB), high-growth Start-ups / Scale-ups, or VC / PE with a strong track record in strategy development and execution
- Strong executive presence and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with senior leadership and external partners/clients.
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, able to turn data into insights and insights into actionable initiatives.
- Structured and, at the right time, pragmatic approach to new challenges, able to lead high-impact projects to success.
- Entrepreneurial growth mindset, adaptable and open to change, fast learning, and thriving in highly dynamic environments.
- Excellent communication skills (Spanish and/or German a strong plus).
- Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or STEM from a top-tier university. MBA is a plus, but not required.
Fuel for the Journey: Benefits to Support Your Ambitions:
- Work-Life Package: 2 remote days per week, 26 vacation days, 4 personal days, and initially 10 sick days, flexible working hours, 3 remote weeks (1 week at a time), office in the heart of Boston.
- Future & Financial Health Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K match program
- Physical & Mental Health Package: Free gym + substantial reimbursement program for at-home gym equipment.
- Activity Package: Regular team and company events, bi-annual trips to HQ in Hamburg, Germany!
- Education Package: Opportunities to boost your professional development with courses and training directly connected to your career goals
- Free of charge access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) which is a counseling service designed to support your mental health and well-being
Impact & Growth:
We are in a dynamic "build" phase, not a "maintain" one, thus your chance to be in the engine room. You'll be shaping our future as we scale, launch new products, and break into new regions, giving you extensive room to grow your career alongside the business. This is a role for someone who wants to see their work translate directly into real-world results.
You won't be doing it alone or from a distance. You'll have a critical impact working with our VP of Revenue for the Americas and have a direct line to our global leadership team on every high-impact initiative. We're a high-performance team backed by significant investment, and we believe deeply in shared success.
