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Lokal App

Hyperlocal vernacular content platform

Performance Marketing Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
Growth & MarketingPerformance & Paid Marketing

About the job

Requirements
  • One to two years of experience in performance marketing or growth marketing.
  • Hands-on expertise in Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads.
  • Strong understanding of attribution, conversion tracking, analytics, and marketing funnels.
  • Experience optimizing campaigns for return on advertising spend, customer acquisition cost, cost per lead, cost per acquisition, and revenue growth.
  • Ability to use Excel, Google Sheets, Looker Studio, or similar reporting tools.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-moving startup environment.
Responsibilities
  • Own lead generation and user acquisition targets for Lokal Jobs.
  • Plan, launch, and optimize campaigns across Meta Ads, Google Ads, and other paid acquisition platforms.
  • Identify, experiment with, and scale new customer acquisition channels.
  • Continuously optimize return on advertising spend, customer acquisition cost, cost per lead, cost per acquisition, click-through rate, and conversion rates through testing.
  • Analyze campaign performance, customer cohorts, and funnel metrics to uncover growth opportunities.
  • Design and execute A/B tests for creatives, audiences, landing pages, messaging, and bidding strategies.
  • Partner with Product teams to recommend improvements based on user behavior, lead quality, and campaign insights.
  • Build dashboards and performance reports that translate marketing data into actionable business decisions.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Operations teams to improve lead quality and end-to-end conversion.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, platform changes, and emerging growth channels.
  • Optimize the entire acquisition funnel, from ad creatives to landing pages, to maximize growth while maintaining strong unit economics.

About the company

Lokal App is a hyperlocal platform delivering district-level content in vernacular languages for non-English speaking users in India’s Tier 2 and 3 towns, with local news, classifieds, jobs, real estate, matrimonial ads, price data, and government schemes. It works by aggregating content from local users and stringers, plus an in-app training program that allows residents to become contributors and earn money as digital reporters. Revenue comes from content-led digital marketing, local classifieds, and service fees, mirroring a newspaper’s income streams in a digital form. Its focus on vernacular, district-level information and a formal contributor network sets it apart from urban, English-dominated platforms, aiming to connect rural markets with brands and services while empowering local participants.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$29.8M

Headquarters

Bengaluru, India

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • November 2025 launches of Sahi Jobs and AgriLokal expand monetizable verticals.
  • Forbes India reported FY25 revenues of ₹67.4 crore, showing real business traction.
  • Job postings in 2026 indicate active hiring across engineering, product, and growth teams.

What critics are saying

  • Lokal's 40-app sprawl in 2025 dilutes focus and burns capital fast.
  • Revenue concentration in SMB advertising faces pressure if local demand softens in 2026.
  • If Sahi Jobs and AgriLokal fail, Lokal loses its diversification thesis and funding story.

What makes Lokal App unique

  • Lokal's vernacular district-level distribution targets non-English Tier 2 and Tier 3 India.
  • The company now spans news, jobs, classifieds, farming, and social apps across languages.
  • AI-driven moderation and verified marketplaces differentiate Lokal from generic regional content apps.

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