Agency Lead South Korea - BeReal at Voodoo

Seoul, South Korea

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Digital Advertising, Social MediaIndustries

Requirements

5 years+ of experience in digital ad sales in South Korea with an outstanding track record in selling ad products to Agencies
Extensive brand and agency contacts in South Korea at major Holdcos (Cheil Worldwide, Innocean Worldwide, HS Ad, Daehong Communications, etc.) and independent local media agencies; contacts should be decision makers for trading, social media, and investment teams
Deep knowledge of the digital advertising landscape and particularly the South Korean media agency ecosystem
Strong track record working with local media agencies and understanding the South Korean advertising ecosystem
Social media mobile experience is a strong plus
A high degree of creativity, self-motivation, and drive
An expert in managing a portfolio of clients and understanding the mobile ecosystem to respond thoroughly and persuasively to client needs and questions
Fluency in Korean and English is required

Responsibilities

Design and execute the local South Korean sales strategy by selling traditional and innovative ad inventory to key agencies
Leverage Voodoo's unique know-how in app monetization to establish new business for BeReal
Responsible for the long-term development of business relationships with prospects
Own your local agency strategy and roadmap
Build awareness and adoption around BeReal offering with agencies through client presentations, conference attendance, and networking events
Combine new business development and sales skills with long-term relationship management
Engage with senior agency executives to drive deal growth in the long-term
Communicate effectively internally to coordinate resources (Ads Ops, Publishing Management, User acquisition, etc.) and effectively sell inventory

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Digital Ad SalesAgency SalesAd MonetizationBusiness DevelopmentRelationship ManagementSales StrategyClient PresentationsNetworkingDigital Advertising Landscape

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Agency Lead role?

Candidates need 5 years+ of experience in digital ad sales in South Korea with an outstanding track record selling ad products to agencies, extensive brand and agency contacts at major holdcos and independent media agencies, and deep knowledge of the South Korean digital advertising landscape.

What language skills are needed for this position?

Fluency in Korean and English is required.

Is this a remote position or does it require being in South Korea?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for the Agency Lead position?

A strong candidate has 5+ years in digital ad sales in South Korea, proven contacts with decision-makers at key agencies like Cheil Worldwide and Innocean Worldwide, deep knowledge of the local ad ecosystem, social media mobile experience, creativity, self-motivation, and fluency in Korean and English.

Voodoo

Develops free hyper-casual mobile games

About Voodoo

Voodoo.io focuses on mobile gaming and app development, particularly in the hyper-casual game segment, which features simple and easy-to-play games that appeal to a wide audience. Their games are free for users, and the company generates revenue through advertising by partnering with ad networks like AdColony and Adjust to display targeted ads within their games. This approach allows Voodoo to entertain millions of users globally while providing brands with advertising solutions to reach mobile gamers effectively. Unlike many competitors, Voodoo emphasizes user privacy by allowing users to manage consent settings and ensuring no personal data is collected from children under 16. The company's goal is to create engaging mobile experiences while maintaining a strong commitment to user privacy and providing valuable advertising opportunities for brands.

Paris, FranceHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$480.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, GamingIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Risks

BeReal acquisition may not yield expected returns if popularity doesn't rebound.

Questopia's launch in China could face regulatory challenges.

Wizz app's 'Teen Tinder' reputation may attract scrutiny from parents and regulators.

Differentiation

Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide, following Google and Meta.

The company specializes in hyper-casual games, attracting a broad audience globally.

Voodoo offers advertising solutions, enhancing brand engagement with mobile gamers.

Upsides

Acquisition of BeReal diversifies Voodoo's portfolio beyond gaming.

Partnership with AppHarbr improves ad quality, increasing user engagement and revenue.

Successful launch of Questopia in China expands Voodoo's market presence.

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