Ascendia
is a performance marketing agency specializing in
Lead Generation with a Pay Per Lead (PPL) model. We help companies scale by delivering highly qualified, sales-ready leads using advanced media buying strategies across platforms.
Our business model allows partners to pay only for results — real leads, no wasted spend.
We’re now looking for a driven and entrepreneurial
Business Developer & Account Manager
to help expand our business across both Italian and international markets.
About the Job
As a Business Developer & Account Manager at Ascendia, you will be responsible for acquiring new business opportunities, developing partnerships with brands, agencies and affiliates and leading end-to-end negotiations with decision-makers.
You will be managing both inbound and outbound sales efforts, maintaining strong relationships with clients, and ensuring smooth onboarding and campaign launches. A solid understanding of lead generation, cost-per-lead pricing models, and direct response marketing is essential.
This is a highly strategic role that offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on the company’s revenue growth—while building a long-term career in the booming performance marketing industry.
Your Responsibilities
Identify and engage with potential clients in target markets (Italy, Spain, LATAM, USA). Lead the full sales cycle: from prospecting and qualification to pitching, negotiation and closing. Ensure client satisfaction by managing accounts post-sale and optimizing campaign performance. Negotiate CPL rates, volume forecasts and KPIs with clarity and confidence. Keep up-to-date with market trends, advertising platforms and industry benchmarks.
You... Have
2+ years of experience
in digital marketing, lead generation, affiliate marketing or ad sales. Are a natural
closer
with excellent negotiation and communication skills. Have experience selling to
marketing and sales executives
(decision makers). Speak
fluent Italian.
A professional proficiency in
English and/or Spanish
is a big plus). Are results-driven, organized, and entrepreneurial in your approach to business. Have a strong understanding of
PPL models, CRM integrations and funnel optimization (preferred).
Why Join Us?
Base compensation
+ Bonus on Performance We're open to smart working and remote working Join a
fast-growing company
in a high-demand, recession-resistant industry. Career growth: we promote from within and support personal development. Work alongside a performance-driven, innovative and supportive team. Opportunity to work with clients across
Europe, the USA and Latin America .
About Ascendia
We are not a traditional agency. At
Ascendia, we are builders, growth hackers and conversion nerds obsessed with results. Our campaigns are crafted for performance, our relationships are based on trust and our business model rewards measurable success.
Each lead we generate is tracked, qualified and delivered in real time to our clients' CRMs — with precision and scalability in mind. If you're passionate about digital sales, eager to make an impact and excited by the idea of scaling high-converting lead generation campaigns globally —
let’s talk.
Please submit your CV and a short intro message (in English or Italian) to
rcappiello@ascendiasrls.com
with the subject: “Business Developer PPL Application"