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Kargo

Cross-channel media activation platform for advertising

Associate Director - Inventory Partnerships

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$135k - $150kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience in publisher or supply partnerships, digital media, ad tech, SSP/DSP, platform account management, or a related partner-facing role.
  • An existing book of inventory relationships that can be activated from day one.
  • A track record of growing account revenue and the ability to own complex, high-value publisher relationships that support retention and long-term partner success.
  • Strong understanding of publisher monetization, programmatic advertising, yield optimization, inventory strategy, and supply-side operations.
  • Technical fluency with publisher integrations, ad serving, reporting platforms, discrepancy investigation, performance troubleshooting, and escalation management.
  • Strong analytical skills paired with partner-facing communication and presentation skills, including advanced Excel and comfort using dashboards to turn performance data into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Own, grow, and deepen strategic relationships with key inventory partners.
  • Lead partner meetings, quarterly business reviews, and growth planning conversations that connect partner goals with company solutions and expansion opportunities.
  • Analyze account, yield, inventory, and performance data to identify trends, diagnose risks, and recommend strategic optimizations.
  • Proactively identify technical, integration, or monetization issues before they escalate, partnering with Sales Engineering, Product, Yield, and Operations to resolve them.
  • Translate publisher feedback and market trends into internal recommendations for product, yield, and operational improvements.
  • Identify and drive incremental revenue opportunities through consultative account planning, inventory strategy, and data-driven recommendations.
  • Own end-to-end partner integrations and adoption of high-impact formats in collaboration with Product and Engineering teams.

About the Company

Kargo

Cross-channel media activation platform for advertising

Kargo activates digital advertising campaigns across mobile, CTV, social, and e-commerce through integrations with leading DSPs. Its Create Once, Run Everywhere approach lets a single creative run across multiple publishers and formats, simplifying campaign management. It differentiates itself with premium supply, strong creative capabilities, and full-funnel solutions that maximize brand lift and ad spend return for advertisers while boosting revenue per impression for publishers. Its goal is to help brands connect with audiences in a meaningful way across channels and achieve measurable engagement and business outcomes.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$6.7M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1999

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