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VP Growth (f/m/x) @ Avow

Berlin (Hybrid)OnsiteFull-time
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What are the main performance objectives in this role? <span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">We're a team of roughly 80 people operating across international markets. We move fast, stay close to our clients, and build things that actually work. As we enter our next phase of growth, we're looking for a VP Growth to lead our commercial function and help define what that growth looks like.</span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><br></span><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:4pt;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(26,60,107);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">The Role</span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:4pt;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><br></span></p><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:3pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">This is not a pure sales closer role. Our team already has strong operators closing deals. What we need now is a strategic leader: someone who can set direction, build the systems, and elevate the people already doing good work.</span></p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><br></span><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:3pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">You will own the entire commercial function: revenue targets, sales strategy, pipeline quality, new product go-to-market, and team development. You'll report directly to the CMO and work closely with RevOps, marketing (Melissa Bohlsen), and our OEM partners.</span></p><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><br></span><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:4pt;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(26,60,107);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Your Mission</span></p><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><br></span><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Own the commercial strategy: set and monitor revenue targets, design and enforce sales processes, and drive pipeline health across the team</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Lead new product go-to-market: build the sales materials, run pilot pitches with advertisers, train the team, and own first-revenue milestones for every new product AVOW launches</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Be the senior sparring partner the team needs: challenge thinking, mentor team leads, and manage strong personalities with clarity and respect</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Bring industry authority: your deep knowledge of mobile OEM advertising or major app ecosystems means you'll catch what others miss — in contracts, in processes, in market positioning</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Collaborate cross-functionally with RevOps, marketing, and events teams to ensure commercial and content strategy are aligned</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Build and nurture relationships with external partners — acting as a credible counterpart for both advertisers and supply partners, and navigating complex conversations on behalf of the business</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Identify and remove the blockers that slow the team down — working with supply, RevOps, and cross-functional partners to resolve friction points and keep the sales machine running at full speed</span></p></li></ul> What are the strengths, transferable skills, and behaviors that drive success in this role? <span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Must-haves</span><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">5–10+ years in mobile ad tech, OEM advertising, or major app ecosystem advertising — you know this industry from the inside</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Proven experience managing and developing sales teams: you are a mentor and a sparring partner first, not just a top performer</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Track record of owning GTM strategy for new products — from zero to revenue</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Strong commercial instincts: you can set targets, architect processes, and spot errors in contracts or workflows before they become problems</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Fluent English; comfortable operating across time zones and international markets</span></p></li></ul><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><br></span><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:3pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Nice-to-haves</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Direct experience with mobile OEM ad platforms (Xiaomi, Samsung, Huawei, OPPO, vivo, Transsion)</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">An existing network of advertisers or agencies in gaming, fintech, e-commerce, or betting verticals</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Familiarity with HubSpot and RevOps workflows</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Based in Berlin or open to relocating; German language skills are a bonus</span></p></li></ul><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><br></span><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:3pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">We know that individuals who identify as women, trans, or non-binary tend to hesitate to apply unless they meet almost all the requirements. If that resonates with you: we're more interested in your potential than your ability to tick every box. Apply anyway!</span></p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><br></span><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:3pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">On compensation — at AVOW, pay is structured around a clear grade and level framework, with decisions based on objective criteria: your experience, qualifications, scope of responsibility, and role-specific requirements. We will discuss the details from our very first conversation.</span></p> What does our hiring process look like? <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Intro call: a casual conversation with our People &amp; Culture team — we tell you the real story, you tell us yours</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Deep dive: an honest discussion with the hiring manager about the role, the team, and what success actually looks like</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Problem-solving &amp; presentation: you work through a real commercial challenge and share your thinking</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Meet the team: an informal coffee with a potential future colleague — no agenda, just people</span></p></li></ul> What do we offer? <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">A genuinely global commercial role with direct strategic impact</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">C-level reporting line and involvement in company direction</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Learning &amp; development opportunities</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Sabbatical policy</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Subsidies for public transportation, sports, and German courses</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Bike leasing programme</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Health insurance coverage for you and your family</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:2pt;margin-bottom:2pt;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">A team that is experienced, innovative, and diverse</span></p></li></ul><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><br></span><p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:3pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">We look forward to hearing from you!</span></p>

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