--- title: 'Channel Manager at Kargo' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/channel-manager-kargo-location-san-francisco-kcramkmhmez3' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Channel Manager at Kargo - **Company:** Kargo - **Location:** Location: San Francisco, OR - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-04-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kargo/jobs/5848666004 ## Job description At Kargo, our mission is to build a connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. We believe that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics.  Our loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoing freight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers and understand material flow in real time. We care deeply about delivering the best solutions for our customers. As a member of the Kargo team, you will have the opportunity to develop and deploy tomorrow’s hardware & software solutions and help revolutionize logistics. ## Responsibilities - Identify and recruit partners aligned with our core markets in the logistics and automation space who can benefit from adding autonomous inventory monitoring. - Work alongside our sales team to navigate complex enterprise deals, ensuring the value proposition of real-time warehouse visibility is clearly communicated. - Lead technical and commercial workshops to ensure partners can confidently pitch, demo, and support Kargo's platform. - Collaborate with partners to ensure Kargo's data feeds seamlessly into their customers' existing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms. - Collaborate with our customer success and deployment teams to ensure successful partner-led implementations. - Enable partners to successfully position, sell, implement and support Kargo's solutions. - Establish partner success metrics, track performance, and continuously optimize the ecosystem. ## Experience - 5+ years experience in channel sales, partnerships or business development, specifically within B2B Supply Chain Tech, Robotics, or Industrial AI. - Deep understanding of warehouse operations, inventory accuracy challenges (shrinkage, misplacements), and the 3PL landscape. - Experience discussing AI concepts like Computer Vision, Edge Computing, and API integrations. - Excellent communication, translating complex "Physical AI" jargon into clear ROI for warehouse managers and C-suite executives. - Strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles and complex deployments - Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline preferred. Kargo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. ## About Kargo ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Kargo builds computer-vision-powered hardware and software to automate shipping and receiving at loading docks, turning physical freight movement into real-time digital data for the supply chain. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Sam Lurye ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage - **Target Customers**: Warehouses, distribution centers, and logistics operators (B2B, Mid-market to Enterprise) - **Mission/Purpose**: To build the digital infrastructure that connects the physical world of logistics with the digital ecosystem that manages it, enabling a flexible, data-driven supply chain. ## Products & Services - **[Kargo System (Towers + Platform)](https://www.kargo.ai/)**: A hardware/software solution. Physical "Kargo Towers" (equipped with computer vision cameras) are installed at loading docks. They automatically capture, read, and verify labels, barcodes, and text on freight as it is loaded/unloaded. This data is fed into the Kargo Platform, which integrates with existing ERP, WMS, TMS, and YMS systems. The system automates inbound/outbound verification, appointment scheduling, driver check-in, and dock door allocation. It also provides real-time visibility, damage detection (OS&D flagging), shipment verification, and data analytics for continuous improvement. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metrics**: - **Annual Revenue**: ~$5,000,000 (estimated) - **Total Funding**: $91.4M raised to date - **Headcount**: ~47 employees (+15.7% YoY growth) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lead investors include Sozo Ventures (Series A), Avenir (Series B), Founders Fund (Seed), and Matter Venture Partners (Venture Round). - **Growth Signals**: - **8x Revenue Growth**: The company touts an 8x year-over-year revenue growth on its website. - **Rapid Hiring**: Actively recruiting across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Operations (8 open positions). - **Ongoing Funding**: Closed a Series B of $42M in Dec 2025 and an additional Venture Round of $18.4M in July 2025, signaling strong investor confidence and capital for scaling. ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary Hardware + Software Moat**: Their solution is a physical "system" (Kargo Towers) rather than just software, making it harder for pure-software competitors to replicate. This hardware captures data that would otherwise be siloed. - **Real-Time, Actionable Data**: Moves beyond simple scanning to provide structured, accurate data and visual proof (images/video) for exception handling and claims, directly impacting a warehouse's bottom line. - **Network Effects**: The more docks that use their system, the richer the data becomes, potentially unlocking new insights and efficiencies across the entire supply chain network. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling the Foothold**: With fresh capital, Kargo is focused on scaling its sales and marketing efforts to get more "Kargo Towers" installed in warehouses across the US. - **Product Expansion**: Continuing to enhance the Kargo Platform with more features (analytics, vendor scorecarding, FSMA compliance) to deepen the value for existing customers. - **Building the Network**: The ultimate goal is to turn fragmented dock door data into a "common language for the supply chain," creating a network effect that spans logistics providers. ## Why Work Here - **Fast-Growing Startup**: With an 8x revenue growth trajectory and recent funding, Kargo offers a high-growth, high-impact environment where employees can "Level-up your career." - **Culture & Values**: The culture emphasizes urgency, ownership, and a customer-first mindset. Core values are: "If you feel in control, you're not moving fast enough," "Results > effort," "Do whatever it takes to deliver for your customers," and "Nobody is too big to do the little things." They also stress "Operate without ego." - **Benefits**: Generous benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents; an annual wellness credit; 401(k) with matching; unlimited PTO; and daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). - **Work Model & Team**: The team of ~47 is a mix of engineers and supply chain experts. Roles are typically San Francisco-based (in-office) or remote for certain positions (Sales/Architect roles). The engineering team is split between hardware and software. ## Sources 1. [kargo.ai](https://www.kargo.ai/) 2. [kargo.ai/about](https://www.kargo.ai/about) 3. [kargo.ai/careers](https://www.kargo.ai/careers) 4. [Greenhouse (Job Board)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kargo) 5. 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