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Solution Architect - EMEA (Staff Level)
Company: Kong
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 06, 2023
Kong is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to help craft and execute technical strategies for their API Management platform. The role involves serving as a technical champion for enterprise customers, understanding their needs, and helping them achieve the greatest value from Kong. The ideal candidate should have strong technical acumen, excellent communication skills, and experience in cloud computing platforms, API management, databases, container technologies, and DevOps. Kong is a leading innovator in the connectivity space with a strong VC team, impressive revenue growth, and a culture recognized as a great place to work. The role offers the opportunity to help enterprises accelerate their digital transformation initiatives and be part of a mission to build a $10b+ software company.
SRE Senior Software Engineer (EMEA)
Company: Kong
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 08, 2023
Be Curious. We care. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Be Authentic. We make bold bets, fail, and learn everyday. Be an Owner. Be Customer Obsessed. Be Relentlessly Resourceful. Experience with Datadog, ElasticSearch, Prometheus, Grafana. We work with purpose, obsession and grit.
Staff Product Designer
Company: Kong
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 09, 2023
Be Curious. We care. Be Authentic. Be an Owner. We make bold bets, fail, and learn everyday. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Be Customer Obsessed. Be Relentlessly Resourceful. We work with purpose, obsession and grit. We value ideas over hierarchy.
Wanted: Yoda of YouTube
Company: King Kong
Location: Santa Monica
Posted Feb 18, 2024
<p><strong>Wanted Yoda Of YouTube<strong> <p> <p><strong>Dear Yoda of YouTubeproducervideographerphone glued to your handwhatever you call yourself <strong> <p> <p>If youve been searching through countless lifeless job listings <p> <p>Almost slipping into a deep coma from the Were looking for a highly experienced head of content and videographerblah blah blah job adverts <p> <p>And youre looking for an exciting opportunity to join the fastestgrowing digital agency in Australia soon to be the world muahahaha <p> <p>Then this will be the most important job listing you ever read <p> <p>Heres why <p> <p>My name is Sabri Suby and I am looking for a sharp and switchedon DigitalFirst Content Producer to join my team <p> <p>But not any old producer no Im looking for the Yoda of YouTube <p> <p>Someone who lives and breathes everything video <p> <p>I like to think of it as <p> <p><strong>MrBeast Meets Colin And Samir With A Sprinkle Of DRock<strong> <p> <p>You must be someone who lives on YouTube TikTok and Instagram <p> <p>And know how to identify and jump on trends immediately <p> <p>Producing epic content should be your life <p> <p>Now a little about me <p> <p>I run King Kong <p> <p><strong>Over 90 Of The Wildest Most Passionate Bunch Of Lunatic Marketers Youve Ever Worked With<strong> <p> <p>And this is just one of the reasons weve been named in the Top 100 Coolest Companies in Australia 2016 2017 and 2018 by Anthill Magazine <p> <p>Weve also been named the 9th most innovative media company in Australia by the AFR <p> <p>Look the list goes on and onbecause weve seriously won more awards than you can shake a stick at <p> <p>With the explosive growth of our agency we have an exciting opportunity for a fulltime inhouse Head of YouTube + Motion Content to join our tribe and support our company to world domination <p> <p>This role is essential to the content evolution of King Kong You will be developing highquality content for YouTube TikTok and Instagram <p> <p>If you have an artistic flare a keen eye for detail a talent for storytelling and experience in the complete video production process this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for <p> <p><strong>The Opportunity <strong> <p> <p>Were looking for an allin YouTube Producer who can <p> <ul><li>Organize production schedules for multiple editors across multiple timezones<li> <li>Schedule edit notes and give constant feedback for content that goes out daily<li> <li>Work with the team constantly and consistently to improve turnaround times <li> <li>Understand how to be mobilefirst in producing content on iPhone and optimized for multiple social channels eg Reels YouTube Shorts TikTok LinkedIn and beyond<li> <li>Identify and jump on trends to ensure our brand is operating at the speed of culture<li> <li>Researching trends and tactics for retention against YouTube algorithm<li> <li>Analysing and reviewing video stats data and analytics after posting content so we can see whats hitting and whats not<li> <li>Produce content within production costing and time limitations<li> <li>Post content on social networks YouTube + Tiktok being the main ones but others are also super key for us<li> <li>Want to know more about us Check us out on httpskingkongco <li> <ul><p><strong>But Before You Get ALL ExcitedIll Stop You There<strong> <p> <p>Because this role wont be a walk in the park <p> <p>Were a fastpaced agency who demands nothing but the very best <p> <p>Were looking for someone who operates fasts and can edit quickly <p> <p>So if youre looking for THAT opportunity to join the fastest growing agency in Australian soon the world <p> <p><strong>Heres What To Do Next<strong> <p> <p>Please take the time to write a Cover Letter that tells me about YOU <p> <p>Not some wishywashy cover letter like <p> <p>Im 22yearold Capricorn from Fitzroy who enjoys vegan cheese matcha tea and Master Chef <p> <p>No <p> <p>I want the details <p> <p>The juice <p> <p>The nittygritty <p> <p>Specifically why you think you would be the perfect fit for this role <p> <p><strong>And provide us with links to some of your favourite work<strong> <p> <p>If you cant take the time to do this <p> <p>Please dont waste my time or yours by applying <p> <p>Best of luck <p> <p>Sabri + Team King Kong <p> <p><strong>PS Location preference is LA however for the right candidate we are open to having this role as remote<strong> <p> <p><strong>Requirements<strong> <p> <p><strong>What were looking for <strong> <p> <ul><li> <strong>THE MINIMUM<strong> Own run manage and execute all facets of producing 48+ Long Form videosmonth + 3040 shortform videos a month Running the team managing schedules and focusing in on getting sht done <li> <li> <strong>NEED <strong>Expert in all things YouTube production You live in the YouTube Studio you can read a retention chart and know whats trending how to decipher CTRAVD and how to implement lessons learned into new content <li> <li> <strong>MUST<strong> An EXPERT in shooting and producing videos on iOS and Sony Canon Blackmagic or any other main camera systems <li> <li> <strong>A BIG PLUS<strong> If you have built YouTube Tiktok Instagram Facebook channels and pages to 50k+ subscribers followers cult members you name it <li> <li> <strong>GOTTA HAVE <strong>An unyielding thirst to create and are bang on with a calendar we move quickly and we gotta have organization<li> <li> <strong>A LOVE<strong> For all things social and viral Top 5 creators go <strong>No seriously tell us who and why<strong> <li> <li> <strong>THE IDEAL CANDIDATE <strong>They have exceptional attention to detail and be open to feedback throughout the creative process as well as being a people person <li> <li> <strong>BUT OF COURSE<strong> Expertlevel experience with social media content creation<li> <ul><p><strong>Benefits<strong> <p> <p><strong>The juicy part<strong> <p> <ul><li> <strong>Generous salary <strong> we want Australias best talent and reward as such<li> <li> <strong> Extensive training and full support <strong> we take training very seriously and will provide you with the industrys very best training giving you the knowledge and confidence needed for greatness<li> <li> <strong> Amazing growth prospects <strong>and upward mobility in our fastpaced agency<li> <li> <strong> INSANE events<strong> You name it and weve probably done it<li> <li> <strong>Company trips away<strong> such as glamping Bali amp Thailand<li> <li> <strong> Two days work from home<strong> because sometimes you just want to wear your comfy pants and slippers<li> <li> <strong> Location<strong> We are currently hiring for both remote and onsite positions in Melbourne and Los Angeles so everyone is welcome to apply However if you are located in Melbourne or LA please make sure to mention this<li> <ul><p>We move at a lightning pace Only successful candidates will be contacted If you havent been invited via email to a call with us 5 business days after submitting your application unfortunately you havent been successful this time around<p>
Staff Product Manager, Konnect Billing
Company: Kong
Location: Canada
Posted Feb 16, 2024
Kong, a Series D company backed by prominent VCs, is seeking an experienced Staff Product Manager to lead the billing service and cloud marketplace offerings. The role involves pricing and packaging of Konnect offerings, launching Konnect in new Cloud Marketplace channels, and supporting different Konnect offerings with a billing service. Kong is recognized as a leader in innovation in the connectivity space, with over 250m+ downloads of its open-source API gateway and 60k+ stars on GitHub. The company is aiming to build a $10b+ software company and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a strong team culture.
Enterprise Account Executive, West
Company: Kong
Location: Remote
Posted Oct 31, 2023
Kong is seeking an experienced sales professional to take full ownership of net new Enterprise accounts in the West. The role involves understanding customer requirements, aligning Kong solutions, providing account leadership, managing cross-functional relationships, and fostering partnerships with various entities. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in selling software to Enterprise accounts, a track record of over-achievement, and expertise in infrastructure software, open source, APIM, and the cloud native landscape. Kong offers a market opportunity to build a $10b+ software company, technical leadership, a strong VC team, and a great team culture. The role involves meeting customers and partners on-site and remotely, attending events, and building large ecosystem-based sales campaigns.
Senior Solutions Engineer - Mumbai, India
Company: Kong
Location: Remote
Posted Oct 31, 2023
Kong is a cloud native API platform that is looking for a Solution Engineer to support their sales organization. The role involves working with customers to understand their needs and providing technical solutions to help them achieve their goals. The company is looking for someone with 5+ years of experience in pre-sales Solution Engineering or a related field, and a strong understanding of API management and integration.
SRE Senior Software Engineer - (Canada)
Company: Kong
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 08, 2023
Be Curious. We care. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Be Authentic. We make bold bets, fail, and learn everyday. Be an Owner. Be Customer Obsessed. Be Relentlessly Resourceful. Experience with Datadog, ElasticSearch, Prometheus, Grafana. We work with purpose, obsession and grit.
Sales Beast/BDM
Company: King Kong
Location: Santa Monica
Posted Nov 25, 2023
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Tell me the details. Your reason for why. The bone marrow of sorts. Warm - Hot Leads Only - NEVER MAKE A COLD CALL AGAIN. Sick Leave - employee well-being is always a top priority. You're a hard sell It's time, I know you know it's time. Sounds like it's time to check those benefits out Good luck. And if you haven't, fear not, we're coming. 10 Days Annual Leave - Sometimes you just need to take a holiday to Fiji.
Wanted: The 'Alexander the Great' of Sales Leaders
Company: King Kong
Location: Santa Monica
Posted Feb 18, 2024
<p><strong>Wanted The Alexander The Great Of Sales Leaders<strong> <p> <p>Dear Sales Warlord <p> <p>If youve been searching through countless lifeless job listings on Indeed <p> <p>Almost slipping into a deep coma from the Were looking for a highly experienced and motivated sales manager blah blah blah job adverts <p> <p>And If youve been looking for THAT opportunity to upgrade your skill set and align yourself with the fastest growing digital agency in Australiasoon to be the planet <p> <p>Then this will be the most important job listing you ever read <p> <p>Heres why <p> <p>Were looking for a sharp hungry and switchedon sales manager to lead and build our US Sales team <p> <p>So what do we mean by Alexander The Great sales leaders <p> <p>A motivated competitive gogetter who is ready to scorch the US with their superhuman sales leadership ability <p> <p>Someone who is constantly hungry for more <p> <p>Someone who is looking for a role where they can truly realise their potential <p> <p>And be rewarded with uncapped commissions <p> <p>We like to think of it as <p> <p><strong>If Zig Zigler Brian Tracey And Sabri Suby Had A Baby<strong> <p> <p>You must be someone who looks at sales as a vehicle to provide you with the life you always dreamed about <p> <p>While selling something that people actually want <p> <p>And more importantly delivers real transformational results to your customers <p> <p>Sales must be something you take seriously Like deadly serious <p> <p>Were talkin something you take so seriously that if it was an Olympic sport you would take home gold for your country <p> <p>Objections bounce off you like bullets to batman pew pew <p> <p>And youll run through walls to get to a decision whether a no or a yes <p> <p>There is no lead you wont follow up on No prospect that can hide from your unrelenting follow up game You are <p> <p><strong>The Sales Warlord That Keeps Calling Emailing Leaving VoicemailsAnd Following Up Until You Get An Answer<strong> <p> <p>And youve heard it all before <p> <ul><li>I need to think about<li> <li>Send me out some more info<li> <li>I need to speak to my business partner wife husband accountant snow white and the seven dwarves rolls eyes<li> <li>I need to run it by the board<li> <li>I need to meditate on it with my Sharman on the next full moon while burning white sage<li> <ul><p>Look you and I both know this list goes on and on and onand well teach you how to handle em all <p> <p>Whether youre following up on a proposal or pitching 3 different people in 3 different countries on a Zoom callThere is no sales situation you cant close <p> <p>Because in sales there are two groups of people Whiners and Winners <p> <p>Whiners believe that life is a playground <p> <p>They are surprised when they experience rejection or adversity <p> <p>They are surprised when a hot prospect ghosts them and stops picking up their calls <p> <p>Winners are different <p> <p>They succeed in sales because they possess a battleground mentality <p> <p>A true sales warlord not only expects adversity they welcome it <p> <p>Okay okayenough of that <p> <p>Now a little about us <p> <p>We are a fullservice digital marketing agency that is growing FAST <p> <p>For the last three years weve been ranked as the fastestgrowing digital agency <p> <p>And the 17th fastest growing company across all industries in the country by The Australian Financial Review <p> <p>And now were on a crusade to take over the world muahahahahaha <p> <p>Jokes Not in an evil way <p> <p>But heck who are we kiddingyouve seen our ads all over your newsfeed <p> <p>Maybe youve even taken a sneaky peak at our careers page <p> <p>wink <p> <p>Our business consists of <p> <p><strong>90 Of The Wildest Most Passionate Bunch Of Lunatic Marketers Youve Ever Worked With<strong> <p> <p>And this is just one of the reasons weve been named as one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK in Australia amp New Zealand by AFR and one of the Top 100 Coolest Companies in Australia by Anthill Magazine <p> <p>Weve also been named the 9th most innovative media company in Australia by the AFR <p> <p>Look the list goes on and onbecause weve seriously won more awards than you can shake a stick at <p> <p>But what about the results <p> <p>Are we any good at this marketing stuff <p> <p>Well in our office we let the numbers do the talkingAnd <p> <p><strong>Weve Generated $78 Billion In Sales In Over 416 Different Industries And Niches For Clients In Over 136 Different Countries<strong> <p> <p>Its quite a workload <p> <p>And as such <p> <p>I need a super sharp sales leader at the helm of our US expansion <p> <p>Not only someone who has a background in sales and marketing But someone who can lead a team of other passionate sales professionals <p> <p>Maybe youve been a lone wolf for too long and youre looking for a changeAnd are looking to be a part of something bigger <p> <p>Or maybe youve been stagnating at a stuffy beige corporate job with no growth prospects <p> <p>Whether you call yourself a sales manager sales leader or the Alexander the Great of sales leaders <p> <p>You share the belief that <p> <p><strong>Everything In Life Is A Sale And The Outcome You Want Is The Commission<strong> <p> <p>But Ill stop you there amigo <p> <p>Because this role wont be easy <p> <p>Were a fastpaced agency that demands nothing but the very best <p> <p>We generate tens of thousands of inbound leads every single month All fueled by ads Lots and lots of ads <p> <p>You will <strong>never<strong> have to make a cold call <p> <p>You will wake up every day to a calendar thats jampacked with people waiting in line to speak with you <p> <p>Yup qualified appointments Coming to you <p> <p>There is no cap on earnings and regular bonuses and incentives for superstars <p> <p>No two days in this role will be the same <p> <p><strong>Were After A SwitchedOn US Sales Leader Who Can<strong> <p> <ul><li>Overall responsibility for managing the US Sales team in their daytoday responsibilities including performance management and professional development plans for team members<li> <li>Mentor and train the Sales team ensuring the quality of work is of King Kong standard<li> <li>Lead coaching and mentoring through live roleplaying and softwareprocess training <li> <li>Establish and document processes for the effective delivery of the Sales function<li> <li>In collaboration with Management develop and manage appropriate Key Performance Indicator KPI structure for the Sales team<li> <li>Assist the Sales team in troubleshooting prospect issues<li> <li>Be the first level of escalation for prospectrelated issues for the company<li> <li>Assist in the facilitation of recruitment onboardingoffboarding and performance management lifecycle of your team members<li> <li>Lead the growth of the Sales division through innovation and results<li> <li>Ensure communication between the Sales team and other departments of the business is succinct and proactive<li> <li>Prepare reporting and feedback for Senior Management on the departments performance to aid in the business decisionmaking process<li> <li>Devise strategies for achieving sales targets<li> <li>Identify areas for department improvements<li> <li>BONUS Strong analytical amp quantitative skills familiarity with InfusionSoft and sales pipeline management is a plus but is not required<li> <ul><p>Look our ideal candidate will have an I got this attitudethey will be solutionfocused with a proven track record of managing teams <p> <p>You will have to possess the ability to run through walls to get to a solution And wont be the type of person who throws their hands in the air and gives up at the first sight of a challenge <p> <p><strong>What will your everyday work look like Will it be boring Well let me just say this <strong><p> <p>The Multiple Hats Youll Be Wearing Will Keep Your Workday Varied And Far From Boring <p> <p>SoIf youve been looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a fastgrowing company <p> <p>And are ready to take ownership of running our US sales team <p> <p>Then this job description has no doubt been like a breath of refreshingly crisp winter air <p> <p><strong>Heres What To Do Next<strong> <p> <p>Please take the time to write a Cover Letter that tells us about YOU <p> <p>Not some wishywashy cover letter like <p> <p>Im 32yearold Virgo from Santa Monica who enjoys Kayne West Almond Lattes and Billions <p> <p>No <p> <p>We want the details <p> <p>The juice <p> <p>The nittygritty <p> <p>Specifically why you think you would be the perfect fit for this role <p> <p>If you cant take the time to do this <p> <p>Please dont waste our time or yours by applying <p> <p>Best of luck <p> <p><strong>Requirements<strong> <p> <p><strong>What were looking for<strong> <p> <ul><li>At least one years experience in a similar role<li> <li>Experience in managing teams<li> <li>Experience in training amp developing team members <li> <li>Excellent communication<li> <li>Consistent sales success<li> <li>Excellent negotiation and rapport building skills<li> <li>Organisation and multitasking skills<li> <li>Resilient and selfimproving attitude<li> <li>Active participation in learning and development<li> <li>Excellent navigation of InfusionSoft SEMRush <li> <li>Selfmotivated confident energetic and creative<li> <li>Experience in digital marketing SEM SEO PPC high ticket sales or advertising sales is a HUGE plus but not essential<li> <ul><p><strong>Benefits<strong> <p> <p><strong>The juicy part <strong> <p> <ul><li> <strong>UNCAPPED commission structure <strong> we want the best talent and reward as such<li> <li><strong>Endless leads<strong><li> <li> <strong>Extensive training and full support<strong> we take training very seriously and will provide you with the industrys very best training giving you the knowledge and confidence needed for greatness<li> <li> <strong>Amazing growth prospects<strong> and upward mobility in our fastpaced agency<li> <li> <strong>INSANE events<strong> You name it and weve probably done it<li> <li> <strong>Annual international travel<strong> Im not gonna give you any more details on this here But it will be more lit than a full moon party wink<li> <ul><p>We move at a lightning pace Only successful candidates will be contacted If you havent been invited via email to complete an interview kit within 5 business days after submitting your application unfortunately you havent been successful this time around<p>
SRE Senior Software Engineer (Poland)
Company: Kong
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 08, 2023
Be Curious. We care. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Be Authentic. We make bold bets, fail, and learn everyday. Be an Owner. Be Customer Obsessed. Be Relentlessly Resourceful. Experience with Datadog, ElasticSearch, Prometheus, Grafana. We work with purpose, obsession and grit.
Digital Account Manager
Company: King Kong
Location: Santa Monica
Posted Feb 25, 2024
<p><strong>Important to note that this role is a Hybrid inhouse role NO remote opportunities available<strong> <p> <p>Dear Fearless AF Marketing wizard <p> <p>If youve been searching through countless lifeless job listings on Seek <p> <p>Almost slipping into a deep coma from the Were looking for a highly experienced Marketing Strategistblah blah blah job adverts <p> <p>And youre looking for an exciting opportunity to join the fastest growing digital agency in the country <p> <p>Then this will be the most important job listing you ever read <p> <p>Heres why <p> <p>Firstlystop what youre doing and watch this httpsyoutubeOPdKs9NM380 <p> <p>Okay lets continue <p> <p>We are a fullservice digital marketing agency that is growing FAST <p> <p>For the last three years weve been ranked as the fastestgrowing digital agency <p> <p>And the 17th fastest growing company in the country by The Australian Financial Review <p> <p>Were a worldclass herd of digital strategists direct response marketers designers growth hackers and developers banded together to help you reach your growth goals <p> <p>And this is just one of the reasons weve been named as one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK in Australia amp New Zealand by AFR and one of the Top 100 Coolest Companies in Australia by Anthill Magazine <p> <p>Look the list goes on and onbecause weve seriously won more awards than you can shake a stick at <p> <p><strong>The Opportunity <strong> <p> <p>You will be working directly with a portfolio of clients managing the communication and identifying improvements of their SEO and payperclick campaigns Google AdWords Facebook Ads amp YouTube Ads <p> <p>Our team of specialists will build and manage the clients campaigns allowing you to focus on diving deeper into each account to strategise how we can achieve even more ROI for the client With our team of specialists at your disposal were looking for an analytical mind that is results driven and dedicated to seeing their clients dominate their market <p> <p><strong>What youll do <strong> <p> <ul><li>Act as the main point of contact for the portfolio of online marketing clients building a positive relationship as the representative for the company<li> <li>Conduct strategy audits to identify further opportunities for your clients to scale their brand <li> <li>Prepare monthly reports with the super cool software we use and make recommendations for ongoing improvements with the rest of the team<li> <li>Analyse analytics to identify areas of opportunity and utilise conversion rate optimisation tactics to squeeze as much ROI as humanly possible out of each dollar spent<li> <li>Educate clients on our SEO and PPC Google AdWords Facebook Ads amp YouTube Ads strategy and tactics<li> <li>Providing an exceptional customer experience with the ability to turn a negative into a positive<li> <ul><p><strong>Requirements<strong> <p> <p><strong>Our dream candidate<strong> <p> <ul><li>Must have 12 years of agency experience in a similar role <li> <li>Intermediate knowledge and passion of digital marketing including SEO PPC Google Ads Facebook Conversion Rate Optimisation Sales Funnels and Growth Hacking <li> <li>Intermediate level experience analysing data in Google Analytics Shopify Facebook and Google Ads platforms <li> <li>A hunger for learning and enhancing your existing skills <li> <li>Confident in upselling and retaining clients <li> <li>Highly organised and processdriven <li> <li>Exceptional customer service is KEY <li> <li>Google Analytics and Google Ads certified is a PLUS<li> <ul><p><strong>Benefits<strong> <p> <p><strong>The juicy part<strong> <p> <ul><li> <strong>Salary plus generous uncapped commission structure <strong> we want Americas best talent and reward as such <li> <li> <strong>Extensive training and full support <strong> we take training very seriously and will provide you with the industrys very best training giving you the knowledge and confidence needed for greatness<li> <li> <strong>Amazing growth prospects<strong> and upward mobility in our fastpaced agency<li> <li> <strong>INSANE events <strong> You name it and weve probably done it <li> <li> <strong>Company trips away<strong> such as glamping Bali amp Thailand <li> <li> <strong>Hybrid Working <strong> because sometimes you just want to wear your comfy pants and slippers<li> <ul><p>We move at a lightning pace Only successful candidates will be contacted If you havent been invited via email to complete an interview kit within 5 business days after submitting your application unfortunately you havent been successful this time around<p>