Account Manager

Who we are
We are a leader in mobile technology, providing innovative solutions to 1.2 billion consumers. In an ever-increasing digital world we help businesses grow their digital reach & toolkits to optimize user experience, increase engagement, attract new customers and boost their revenues.
Think of performance marketing but on steroids as our top-notch marketeers and engineers build digital journeys through an omnichannel marketing approach like no other. Currently we work with the biggest names in Telco, Insurance, Education, FMCGs and Retail in over 45 countries in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and South-East Asia.
The role:
This role is ideal for a high-potential candidate who wishes to be rewarded for strong performance while gaining valuable international business experience on large-scale mobile marketing projects.
The position is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
**Please submit your CV in English.**
Main Responsibilities
Ownership of the client relationship: act as the key point of contact between the client and Upstream, managing expectations, securing satisfaction, and maintaining strong day-to-day communication.
Commercial ownership of the account: contribute to account planning and target achievement; lead contract negotiations and closing; monitor performance; maintain account P&L; support reconciliations, invoicing, and payments.
Coordinate operational resources and ensure operational delivery, including regulatory requirements, supplier contracts, and recruitment channels; be accountable for client deliverables and local market inputs.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project plans are executed on time and with high quality.
Monitor performance: KPIs, sales funnel, channels, deliverables activities.
Identify opportunities for upselling within own projects and expanding Upstream's services to other departments
Identify local partners and product opportunities.
Constantly monitor the competitive landscape and detect potential risks
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will be ambitious, self-driven, and flexible, with the following qualifications:
BSc/MSc, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, or Marketing.
5-8 years of work experience in consulting, marketing, telecoms, or technology.
Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written).
Excellent client-facing and negotiation skills.
Solid quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results in a demanding, fast-paced environment that requires fresh thinking and innovation.
Solid understanding of the mobile, web, and digital advertising industry.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Results-driven.
Tech-savvy and comfortable in a field that combines technology, marketing, and consumer behavior.
International perspective and cultural awareness.
Experience with mobile operators and its core business will be considered a plus.
Other Key Considerations
Experience in budget management and cost control.
Experience in business development, account management, or B2B client support.
Marketing mindset and creative capability.
Availability for travel.
We offer a competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on the candidate's qualifications and skills. The real excitement comes from working closely with a dynamic, smart, agile and highly motivated team in a competitive and fast paced environment.
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