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Lokal App

Hyperlocal vernacular content platform

Key Account Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Three to five years of experience in Key Account Management, Client Success, Account Management, Customer Success, Client Servicing, or Business Development.
  • Strong relationship management and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build long-term partnerships.
  • Experience in customer retention, account growth, performance management, or client engagement.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret performance metrics and recommend improvement strategies.
  • Communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Experience with CRM tools, reporting dashboards, and Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for performance tracking.
  • Ability to manage multiple accounts, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Fluency in Kannada and English, including reading, writing, and speaking, is mandatory.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned astrologers and address their queries in a timely manner.
  • Build and maintain relationships to improve astrologer engagement and retention.
  • Ensure astrologers actively participate on the platform and follow operational guidelines.
  • Track key performance metrics, including quality scores, customer ratings, consultation volumes, retention, and login hours.
  • Analyze performance trends and provide actionable feedback to help astrologers improve.
  • Identify underperforming accounts and drive performance improvement plans.
  • Guide astrologers on delivering high-quality consultations and an exceptional customer experience.
  • Coordinate with the Quality and Training teams to conduct refresher sessions and coaching programs.
  • Ensure adherence to platform policies, quality standards, and best practices.
  • Help astrologers optimize their profiles and improve their visibility on the platform.
  • Encourage participation in live sessions, content creation, and promotional campaigns to increase engagement.
  • Identify high-potential astrologers and develop strategies to improve their earnings and long-term retention.
  • Resolve astrologer concerns by coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders.
  • Handle escalations related to complaints, penalties, operational issues, or disputes.
  • Ensure compliance with platform policies, including quality standards and confidentiality guidelines.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience in creator management, marketplace platforms, consulting, fintech, edtech, or service-based platforms is an added advantage.

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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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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