Compensation Overview

Kargo creates breakthrough cross-screen ad experiences for the world’s leading brands and publishers. Everyday, our 600+ employees bring the power of their creativity and diversity to radically raising the bar on what mobile, CTV, AI, social, and eCommerce can do to wow consumers and build businesses. Now 20 years strong, Kargo has offices in NYC, Chicago, Austin, LA,  Dallas, Sydney, Auckland, London and Waterford, Ireland. Humble brag: In 2024, Kargo was recognized as a Best Place to Work by Ad Age and Built In. 

Who We Hire

Success takes all kinds. Diversity describes our workforce. Inclusion defines our culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 

Title:  Manager, Media Strategy

Job Type:  Full-time; In-Office Hybrid Required

Job Location:  New York, NY

Salary Range: $75,000.00 -$85,000.00 OTE

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, energetic, creative, and solutions-oriented strategist to join our Media Strategy team. This person will be responsible for developing inspiring, innovative, and strategic digital marketing campaigns for top tier advertisers. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Media Strategy.

The Daily To-Do

• Create and manage the development for RFPs, RFIs and strategic client meetings
• Partner with product team to make insights driven business decisions in conjunction with market trends to define a strategic narrative to our customers
• Prepare relevant sales collateral and proposed media plans for clients and agencies
• Work with National sales team to build relationships, pitch ideas and increase selling opportunities – regularly participating in client meetings
• Work with Design to create impactful sales comps, and Research to craft compelling data-driven stories
• Partner with internal teams to develop new, sellable products that align with our value prop
• Serve as a point person with post-sale/execution teams to ensure new ideas and programs are being implemented and client needs are being met
• Actively participate & contribute recommendations on new account development and sales
• Provide thought leadership and industry point of views about digital advertising, new platforms, and technologies, emerging trends, and more

Qualifications 

• 4+ years online sales marketing experience
• Management experience a plus
• Experience in developing strategic, creative, innovative and effective proposals and marketing materials for an advertising sales team in an online media company. Prior experience for a consumer-facing, ad-supported website or with a digital ad agency preferred.
• Ability to develop concepts and ideas that are effective online and deliver value to our advertisers and users
• Self-motivator with the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Highly creative and strategic; proactive; strong organizational skills; effective communicator
• Expert in MS PowerPoint – a must – and all other MS Office Tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship management skills

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