Full-Time

Senior Account Director

Enterprise

Posted on 7/31/2024

Kargo

Kargo

501-1,000 employees

Advertising technology for mobile and CTV

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$200k - $300kAnnually

Senior

Seattle, WA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Product Management
Customer Service
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience selling CTV, online, and programmatic advertising
  • 2+ years of experience managing a team of sellers
  • Strong baseline understanding of the full digital ecosystem, with a curiosity to always learn more
  • Works with CMOs & Brand Managers
  • Deep understanding of both Kargo’s business model as well as their clients
  • Coordinates global account discussions with counterparts
  • Cuts long-term, multi-pronged deals preferred
  • Builds new revenue models preferred
  • Experience in working with $15M+ strategic enterprise-level accounts
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred
  • Experience in selling linear in an upfront capacity is preferred
  • Travel as needed
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Responsibilities
  • Acquire, build, and cultivate relationships with senior leadership at the agency and brands
  • Own a strategic client development plan in partnership with key internal stakeholders (Sales Leadership, Agency Partnerships, Product teams, Enterprise Partnerships) that is built upon the adoption of Kargo products
  • Work deeply to understand the customer's business, challenges, and goals. Increases revenue from positioning and presenting new and existing products, preparing appropriate ROIs, and closing the sale
  • Evangelizes Kargo as a consultative partner providing clients with world-class customer service and developing strategic partnerships
  • Exhibits a HUNTER mentality – an appetite for building and closing deals. This includes growing marketshare of current business and driving new business
  • Maintains knowledge of company products and capabilities as well as the strengths/ weaknesses of competitive products
  • Cycle market response back to the company, primarily the product organization, to help inform our roadmap and positioning

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 by focusing on premium supply and creative excellence, making it a leader in the mobile advertising sector.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$6.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into CTV with VIDAA and Fetch TV captures premium video ad market.
  • Partnership with Samba TV enhances ad targeting through advanced TV data analytics.
  • APAC expansion with creative science solution leverages data-driven strategies for diverse markets.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging ad tech competitors may dilute Kargo's market share.
  • Privacy regulations like the EU's Digital Services Act could increase operational costs.
  • Economic downturns may lead to reduced advertising budgets, impacting Kargo's revenue.

What makes Kargo unique

  • Kargo's 'Create Once, Run Everywhere' approach ensures consistent brand messaging across platforms.
  • Proprietary advertising automation tools enhance campaign management and effectiveness for advertisers.
  • Exclusive partnerships with premium publishers maximize ad reach and consumer engagement.

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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

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