Growth Manager

Summary

Join Carry1st, Africa’s leading games publisher, as a Growth Manager, Platform to lead our partnership with a major Chinese gaming publisher. You will be responsible for client satisfaction, executing profitable marketing campaigns, and driving player growth across Sub-Saharan Africa. This role requires managing the end-to-end client relationship, planning and optimizing marketing campaigns, acting as the primary client contact, collaborating with internal teams, monitoring campaign performance, and managing multiple projects. The ideal candidate possesses 2+ years of experience in client management, marketing, or partnerships within the gaming industry, strong project management skills, and excellent communication skills. A deep understanding of African consumer behavior and Mandarin speaking are preferred. Carry1st offers a fully remote, global work environment with various perks including co-working excursions, equipment allowance, remote working allowance, learning and development opportunities, social events, and birthday leave.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in client management, marketing, or partnerships—ideally within the gaming, mobile apps, or digital media industry
• Proven ability to manage complex relationships and multiple stakeholders at large accounts
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; you are confident presenting, problem-solving, and managing expectations with clients
• Meticulous attention to detail and an obsession with quality execution
• High work ethic and intensity—you thrive in a high-performance environment
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to own and deliver complex campaigns on time and to brief

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end relationship with a strategic Chinese gaming publisher, ensuring alignment on goals, communication, budget and reporting
• Plan, execute, and optimize marketing campaigns that drive player acquisition, engagement, and revenue across Sub-Saharan Africa
• Act as the primary point of contact for client teams, managing timelines, expectations, feedback loops, performance and budget reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Carry1st’s creative, growth, influencer, press and analytics teams to deliver top-tier execution on marketing initiatives
• Monitor campaign performance and player behavior to extract insights and recommend improvements to enhance results
• Manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously, maintaining precision and speed in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of consumer behavior and mobile marketing in Africa is a strong plus
• Mandarin speaking is preferred, to facilitate communication with the publisher

Benefits

• Co-working excursions: Travel to meet your colleagues in cities around the world
• Awesome equipment: Get everything you need to work effectively
• Remote working allowance: Put an additional $600 / year to optimise your WFH experience
• Learning and development: Attend courses, conferences and training events
• Social events: Participate in regular company events to relax and connect with teammates
• Birthday leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your special day