Full-Time

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Tech & Product

Posted on 11/20/2024

Kargo

Kargo

501-1,000 employees

Advertising technology for mobile and CTV

Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$100k - $140kAnnually

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid in-office position.

Category
Human Resources
Technical Recruiting
People & HR
Requirements
  • 7+ years of mid-level recruiting experience or above.
  • Experience in recruitment focused on tech and product focused roles.
  • Strategic thinker who can support and refine an end-to-end recruiting, interviewing and hiring process.
  • Exemplary track record in recruiting for all levels of talent ranging from coordinator level to VP level.
  • Experience using Greenhouse, Kargo's Applicant Tracking System.
  • Experience utilizing various recruitment platforms including but not limited to Linkedin Recruiter, Built In etc.
  • Confidence in your sourcing & recruiting skills, able to provide professional guidance to hiring managers with a strong customer service orientation.
  • Excels in high-volume recruiting in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Experience in (ad) tech, creative, or startup environment (a plus but not required).
Responsibilities
  • Source, screen and hire the strongest candidates for all tech and product roles across Kargo using a combination of best practices, experience, technology and personal touch.
  • Build and maintain relationships with tech and product hiring managers from various departments to fill open headcount and anticipate longer term hiring needs.
  • Provide best-in-class service to candidates, hiring managers and interviewers. Champion 'candidate experience' from initial outreach to offer, ensuring that all candidates are met with consistent and timely feedback, communication and expectations.
  • Manage all recruiting technology platforms and relationships including Hired, Linkedin Recruiter and Jazz platform management & act as main point of contact.
  • Develop and execute Kargo branding and networking strategy. Build an annual calendar of the HR/Recruiting events (i.e. meetups, happy hours, career fairs, LinkedIn presence, etc.).
  • Create and manage the talent pipeline through ongoing communications with key stakeholders.
  • Partner with the Manager, People Operations to develop compensation packages that are internally and externally competitive.

Kargo specializes in advertising technology, focusing on mobile advertising while also serving connected television (CTV), social media, and e-commerce platforms. The company assists over 200 brands in launching and managing their ad campaigns through a media activation platform that integrates with leading Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs). This integration simplifies the process of buying digital advertising space automatically. Kargo's unique "Create Once, Run Everywhere" approach allows advertisers to create a single ad that can be deployed across various platforms, ensuring a consistent brand message. The company offers a range of full-funnel advertising solutions designed to enhance consumer engagement and brand awareness, ultimately helping brands achieve better returns on their ad spend. Kargo differentiates itself through its focus on premium supply and creative excellence, making it a leader in the mobile advertising space.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$6.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with companies like AdLib and VIDAA expand Kargo's market presence and offer clients access to innovative ad formats and technologies.
  • The launch of proprietary solutions like the creative science solution for APAC and the CORE cross-channel ad tool in NZ highlights Kargo's commitment to innovation and market expansion.
  • Entering new markets such as India and hiring key leaders like Rachit Uppal demonstrates Kargo's growth potential and strategic focus on global expansion.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive ad tech market requires continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge, posing a risk if Kargo fails to keep up.
  • Integration challenges with new partners and technologies could lead to operational inefficiencies and impact service quality.

What makes Kargo unique

  • Kargo's 'Create Once, Run Everywhere' approach simplifies ad deployment across multiple platforms, ensuring consistent brand messaging, unlike competitors who may require separate creatives for each channel.
  • Their direct integration with leading DSPs allows for seamless media activation, providing a streamlined process for advertisers to launch and manage campaigns.
  • Kargo's focus on premium supply and creative excellence sets them apart in the competitive advertising landscape, ensuring higher engagement and brand lift for their clients.

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Benefits

Flexible PTO + 10 Sick days a year

Tuition Reimbursement

Monthly Wellness Benefit

Daily complimentary lunch when working at the Kargo office