Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our growing APAC Gaming Advertising Solutions team, reporting to our Director of Gaming Sales, APAC. This role is based in Korea and is perfect for someone passionate about the Korean gaming market who wants to help game companies connect with their most dedicated player communities on Discord.

What you'll be doing

Prospect, source, and close new marketing opportunities with Korean game publishers, studios, and their media agencies to hit revenue and account goals
Build and deepen strategic relationships with key decision-makers at Korean AAA / mobile game companies and agencies, navigating Korean business practices and decision-making processes
Create compelling sales presentations and proposals using internal and external data relevant to Korean gaming audiences
Become an expert in Discord solutions and adapt recommendations to suit varying client needs within the Korean market
Demonstrate expertise around gaming, media, and advertising to clients, within Discord, and in industry forums

What you should have

6+ years of direct experience in media buying, brand marketing, digital advertising, or ad sales in the Korean gaming industry.
Blend of Gaming (80%) and Media and Entertainment (20% vertical experience). Deep gaming experience across PC AAA Game companies, with additional experience in mobile gaming.
Great relationships with C-Level executives and decision makers within the industry.
Native or business-level fluency in Korean and professional proficiency in English.
Proven experience delivering against account and revenue goals, with deep understanding of Korean gaming clients' challenges and objectives.
Strong understanding of Korean business culture, relationship-building practices (including jeong and relationships-first approach), and marketing/ad tech ecosystem.
Willingness to travel within Korea and occasionally across APAC for client meetings.

The OTE salary range for this position is 162,800,000 - 183,150,000 KRW + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the salary only, and do not include benefits.

Why Discord?

Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!

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