Commercial Partnerships Manager (Japanese OR Korean Speaker)

About the Role

Few markets in the world demand the level of commercial sophistication, cultural fluency, and strategic agility that Korea and Japan do. As the Commercial Partnership Manager, you will manage AppsFlyer's partner growth across Korea and Japan, shaping an ecosystem at the heart of our Asia-Pacific ambitions. This is a role is based in Bangkok, Thailand for someone who thrives on ownership. You will manage relationships from first contact to signed agreements, co-build go-to-market plans with key partners, and be the person who makes things happen in one of our most important global markets.

What you'll do:

Commercial Growth and Revenue

• Drive partner-led revenue by identifying, developing, and closing high-value commercial partnerships across the Korea and Japan mobile ecosystem
• Own partner-driven pipeline, including new partner acquisition, activation, and retention initiatives
• Develop and execute joint business plans with key partners to unlock new revenue streams
• Negotiate and close commercial agreements and partnership contracts
• Execute go-to-market strategies for new products and market opportunities within Korea and Japan

Partnership Development and Ecosystem Expansion

• Build and grow relationships with strategic partners: including DSPs, media networks, agencies, OEMs, and technology platforms active in Korea and Japan.
• Identify emerging trends, distribution channels, and niche partnership opportunities specific to the Korea and Japan markets
• Represent AppsFlyer at industry events, conferences, and partner summits across the region
• Drive co-marketing initiatives, cross-promotions, and strategic alliances

Cross-functional Execution and Alignment

• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Legal teams to align partnership strategies with broader business priorities
• Lead partner integration discussions and support product adoption across the Korea and Japan ecosystem
• Provide ongoing partner enablement, training, and performance reviews
• Maintain clear and consistent reporting on pipeline, partner health, and growth metrics

Market Intelligence and Continuous Improvement

• Translate Korea and Japan market dynamics, partner feedback, and competitive intelligence into actionable internal recommendations
• Leverage AI-powered analytics and data-driven insights to prioritize partnership efforts, spot emerging opportunities, and continuously optimize commercial outcomes across the Korea and Japan ecosystem.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and maintain strong commercial discipline.

Who you are:

• 5+ years in partnerships, business development, or commercial sales within mobile AdTech, SaaS, or digital advertising
• Proven revenue growth through partnerships and complex deal execution

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the Japan & Korea mobile ecosystem - platforms, Ad tech players, and local business culture
• Korean OR Japanese fluency (written and spoken) and strong English proficiency - both required
• Solid grasp of Korea and Japan markets - App Ecosystem, SDK data practices
• Daily AI user - you embed AI into research, prioritization, and decision-making as a matter of habit, not curiosity
• Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and able to present complex ideas simply to any audience

Preferred Requirements

• Direct experience managing MMP, DSP, Ad Network, or agency partnerships in the Korea and Japan market
• Experience with SaaS product partnerships or mobile analytics platforms
• Strong existing network within the Korea and Japan mobile advertising or marketing technology ecosystem
• Being introduced by an AppsFlyer team member