Business Development Manager

Join Verve Marketplace as a Business Development Manager, where you'll drive the adoption of our SDK by building strategic partnerships with app developers, publishers, and technology partners. You'll manage the entire partnership lifecycle, communicate the value of our SDK, and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful integrations and launches. You'll also represent Verve Marketplace at industry events and maintain accurate pipeline information within our CRM. Enjoy unlimited PTO, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for development and career growth.

• Identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships with app developers, publishers, and technology partners to expand the adoption of the Verve Marketplace SDK.
• Owning and executing the full business development lifecycle, from identifying prospects to negotiating and closing new SDK integration partnerships.
• Building relationships with mobile app publishers, developers, mediation platforms, and technology partners to drive adoption of the Verve Marketplace SDK.
• Technical & Commercial Acumen: Comfortable engaging both technical teams and executive stakeholders, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a business-focused manner
• Travel: Willingness to travel for customer meetings, partner engagements, and industry events as needed
• SDK & Mobile Monetization Expertise: Strong understanding of mobile SDK integrations, in-app monetization, mediation platforms, programmatic advertising, and the mobile advertising technology stack
• You're an experienced business development professional with a strong understanding of the mobile advertising ecosystem and a proven track record of driving SDK adoption and strategic partnerships
• Industry Network: Established relationships with mobile app publishers, developers, mediation partners, DSPs, SSPs, and the broader mobile ad tech ecosystem
• Revenue & Partnership Success: Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, driving SDK adoption, and consistently meeting or exceeding revenue and growth targets
• Presentation & Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels
• Mobile Ad Tech Experience (5–8 Years): 5–8 years of business development, partnerships, or sales experience within the mobile advertising or ad tech industry
• Negotiation Skills: Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and long-term strategic partnerships