Full-Time

Account Executive

Agency Holdco

Posted on 11/18/2024

Kargo

Kargo

501-1,000 employees

Advertising technology for mobile and CTV

Compensation Overview

$120k - $180k/yr

Junior, Mid

Chicago, IL, USA

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Word/Pages/Docs
Salesforce
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in media sales (i.e digital, video/CTV, programmatic advertising)
  • Possesses some industry relationships, with a drive to build and grow network
  • Solid knowledge of digital and mobile marketing, with an emphasis on creative
  • Must possess superb written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be a highly motivated team player
  • PowerPoint, Excel, and Word skills are a must. Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
  • Passion for sales/marketing, and can adjust quickly to changing demands or strategies
  • Travel will be required
Responsibilities
  • Evangelize Kargo as a consultative partner providing world-class customer service and developing strategic partnerships
  • Create and grow partnerships with key investment leads
  • Develop corporate contacts and cultivate relationships at all levels that enhance Kargo's position
  • Possess a strong baseline understanding of the full digital ecosystem, with a curiosity to always learn more
  • Work to deeply understand the customer's business, challenges, and goals
  • Increase revenue from positioning and presenting new and existing products, preparing appropriate ROIs, and closing the sale
  • Exhibit a HUNTER mentality – an appetite for building and closing deals. This includes growing the market share of current business and driving new business
  • Thought leader, with a knack for pushing forward new innovation and research to drive activation
  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation in SalesForce of all activity
  • Maintain broad knowledge of company products and their capabilities as well as the strengths/weaknesses of competitive products
  • Cycle market responses back to the company, primarily the product organization, to help inform our roadmap and positioning
  • Interface with Kargo's creative, design, research, and yield teams to develop sound, compelling proactive ideas and proposals
  • Work very closely with Account Management teams to service, maintain, renew, and up-sell current clients
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferred experience within digital and programmatic technology

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 Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs) for automated ad space purchasing. 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 maximizing returns on ad spend. Kargo distinguishes itself in the advertising market by emphasizing premium supply and creative excellence, aiming to help brands connect effectively with their audiences.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Early VC

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 Samba TV and VIDAA enhances market reach.
  • Partnership with AdLib broadens access to small business advertisers.
  • Launch of CORE tool in NZ boosts cross-channel ad capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging ad tech competitors may dilute Kargo's market share.
  • Privacy regulations could impact data-driven advertising strategies.
  • Economic downturns may reduce advertising budgets and impact revenue.

What makes Kargo unique

  • Kargo's 'Create Once, Run Everywhere' approach simplifies cross-platform ad deployment.
  • Proprietary advertising automation tools enhance campaign management and efficiency.
  • Exclusive partnerships with premium publishers ensure high-quality ad placements.

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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

Company News

HR Today
Mar 4th, 2025
Brianna Egorow Appointed as Senior Director, People Operations at Kargo

New York, United States, March 2025 - Kargo has announced the promotion of Brianna Egorow to Senior Director, People Operations.

The Manila Times
Nov 12th, 2024
Kargo and the Ad Council Expand 'Love, Your Mind' Mental Health Awareness Campaign With New CTV Overlay

"Kargo is thrilled to partner with the Ad Council to amplify the 'Love, Your Mind' campaign with our new CTV overlay formats to remind people to love their minds," shared Harry Kargman, Founder & CEO, Kargo.

AdNews
Oct 24th, 2024
Kargo partners with Samba TV

Kargo partners with Samba TV.

MAD Daily
Oct 11th, 2024
Arnaud Colonne joins Kargo's growing NZ presence

AUCKLAND, Today: Kargo is excited to welcome Arnaud Colonne as NZ Sales Director, based in Auckland.

GlobeNewswire
Jun 18th, 2024
Jess King Partners With Fabrik to Launch 'On The Record'

Fabrik is integrated directly with Kargo's unique ad formats and programmatic technology, providing infinite creative advertising possibilities.

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