Head of User Acquisition (Web)

2 Hours ago • 1 Years + • Undisclosed

About the job

Job Description

The Head of UA (WEB) at Nexters will lead the procurement team for Hero Wars' web advertising, primarily on Facebook. Responsibilities include developing social media and new channel strategies, defining advertising growth vision and strategy, managing advertising channel crises, team development (goal setting, KPIs, feedback, motivation), and generating innovative solutions to achieve business goals. This role requires strong technical expertise in web advertising (Facebook, Google), experience in e-commerce, fintech, or game development, and proven success in cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and tactical planner, adept at project management and capable of making decisions under pressure. Accountability for team results is a key aspect of this position.
Must have:
  • Strong web advertising expertise (Facebook, Google)
  • At least 1 year as Head of UA, team management experience
  • Strategic & tactical planning for channel acquisition
  • Cross-functional collaboration (analytics, technical, creative teams)
  • Decision-making in uncertain conditions
  • Upper-Intermediate English proficiency
Good to have:
  • Experience in e-commerce, fintech, or game development
Perks:
  • Healthcare (medical care program, dental)
  • Paid vacation days and sick leave
  • Remote work option
  • Sports activities (yoga, football, volleyball)
  • Relocation support
  • English language courses
  • Company events
  • Support for social initiatives

About Nexters

Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which includes not only Nexters, but also Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gears studios. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures.


Please note that this position requires a B2 level or higher of English language proficiency

About your role

We are looking for a UA Team Lead (Web) who will be responsible for the procurement team on one of the largest advertising sources in the Hero Wars project.

 What you’ll be doing

  • Developing the Social Networks and New Channels direction for the Hero Wars web project, with Facebook as the primary platform
  • Defining the vision and forming the strategy for advertising channel growth — both from a UA perspective and through cross-team collaboration (analytics, creatives, technical integrations and automation, business development, and more)
  • Handling crisis management for advertising channels
  • Managing the team: developing it (goal setting, KPIs), providing feedback, and motivating the team
  • Generating ideas, solutions, and projects to achieve the company's business goals by working with channel managers, studying market trends, analyzing competitors and historical data, and researching platform algorithms
  • Leading projects from idea to execution: creating a vision, developing a roadmap, identifying necessary resources, monitoring progress, conducting interim reviews, and adjusting plans as needed
  • Acting as an independent driver of marketing growth in UA and being accountable for the team’s results

We hope that you

  • Possess strong technical expertise: have an in-depth understanding of web advertising across multiple platforms, including Facebook and Google, and a solid grasp of the advertising channel ecosystem
  • Have experience in relevant fields: e-commerce, fintech, or game development
  • Have worked as Head of UA for at least one year and have experience managing a team
  • Are skilled in tactical and strategic planning for channel/project acquisition
  • Have experience in cross-functional collaboration with analytics, technical, and creative teams, ideally at the intersection of product development
  • Can organize and guide a team, making decisions in uncertain conditions
  • Are proficient in English at an Upper-Intermediate level or higher
  • Have a proven track record of successful partnerships and building long-term relationships

What we offer

  • Healthcare
    Medical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The basic medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
  • Work, life, and balance
    We offer a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.
  • Sports
    You can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.
  • Relocation support
    A relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.
  • Skills improvement
    Let's learn languages: you can visit online English language courses. Greek and Armenian language lessons are available for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia. Our company encourages people of Nexters to take part in game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.
  • Events
    Our events are legendary – ask anyone who already works at Nexters. There are strategic sessions, workshops, parties, contests, and other activities every year.
  • Community & ESG
    We are proud of our local communities and support employees’ social initiatives. Dream big, act big: Nexters contribute to gaming’s positive impact on the world, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.

Work format

In one of the company's offices in Armenia, Kazakhstan, Cyprus or remotely.

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About The Company

Nexters is an international game development company which strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players on mobile and desktop.

Thanks to our hit games like Hero Wars, Island Questaway, Throne Rush, and others, we’ve reached over 200 million installs worldwide, built a team of 700+ inspired game developers, and become one of the top five independent mobile game companies in Europe.

We are publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol GDEV and have tremendous plans for the future. We welcome new talent to join in our mutual growth and help establish us as the new leader in the industry.

In June 2023 Nexters evolves into gaming and entertainment holding company, GDEV Inc (which also included: Dragon Machines, Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gears and RJ Games)

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