Director of Strategic Initiatives (United States)

We're Karat, the world's largest interviewing company.

Karat is transforming organizations around the world. We provide a powerful system for technical leaders at companies like PayPal, Atlassian, and Citi who want to take control of how they hire top engineers, elevate their teams and contractors, and stay ahead. At the core of Karat’s system are live, expert-led interviews, analytics designed to give leaders maximum visibility, and the most robust interview performance dataset in the world.

Come join our Marketing team

Our Marketing team is dedicated to advancing Karat’s mission by forming meaningful, long-term partnerships with software engineering and recruiting leaders at organizations worldwide.

What you will do

As the Director of Strategic Initiatives, you will grow Karat's demand, awareness, and revenue by owning both the strategy and execution of operations and field events associated with our most strategic channel: high-touch Advisors and Technical Advisory Boards. Our advisor program consists of active and former CEOs, CTOs, and CHROs and will continue to grow in the next year.

This role will require regular travel for strategic face-to-face meetings.

• Work directly with Karat's Founders, Investors, and Advisors to activate their networks and grow demand for Karat, as well as recruit new advisors globally in strategic expansion markets.
• Partner with Karat's product leaders and Technical Advisor Board (TAB) members to curate thought leadership content that can be used to open doors for revenue growth and brand awareness.
• Map networks and create strategic angles in partnership with Karat's Go-to-Market teams and our Advisors to introduce Karat's value proposition.
• Own program operations and execution, including (but not limited to):
  • Drafting and distributing thought leadership pieces with Advisors
  • Designing and running operations around flagship CXO event experiences (such as Karat's CTO Laver Cup event, London World Cup Event, Money2020)
  • Running operations around communications to our advisor network

The experience you will bring

• 10+ years of professional work experience in one of the following:
• Management or strategy consulting with a focus on Go-to-Market
• Corporate strategy roles in Tech or Financial Services industries
• Operational experience in high-touch channel marketing or other go-to-market functions
• Executive stakeholder and program management skills
• Executive-level communication skills—spoken, written, and presentation
• Prior experience working with advisors, boards, or influencer networks at an executive level preferred

This position is only available to candidates residing in the following U.S. states: CT, Washington, D.C., FL, GA, IL, KS, MD, MA, MO, NV, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, and WA. While our team operates 100% remotely, we are currently limiting hiring to these specific locations. Applications from other states will not be considered at this time.

Immigration sponsorship is not available.

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Benefits of joining Karat in the United States

All U.S.-based offers include a competitive salary in local currency and Karat-granted stock options. We’re proud of our additional offerings, and highlight some of our team’s favorites below. 

Benefits / Wellness:

Benefits are available for all full-time, U.S. employees

• Employer-sponsored healthcare (100% premium coverage for employees and 75% premium coverage for eligible dependents)
  • Medical (Regence PPO and HDHP available)
    • HSA employer contribution for those enrolled in the HDHP medical plan
  • Dental and Vision (Guardian)
• 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Standard Life Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance available
• Flexible Savings Account (Healthcare)
• 401(k) match of 4%

Time Off:

U.S. Time Off Policies

• Vacation: flexible policy for salaried employees and three (3) work weeks available for hourly employees per year
• Wellness (Sick & Mental Health):  three (3) work weeks available per year
• Karat ‘No Questions Asked’ Leave: one (1) work week per calendar year
• Other: Bereavement, Jury Duty, LOA, etc. available as-needed

U.S. Parental Leave: 24 weeks

• 16 weeks: full-out, full pay
• 8 weeks: “Karat Phase-Back” 20 hours per week, full pay

U.S. Holidays

• U.S. Holiday Schedule available here: 10 days
• Karat Summer Break: 5 days - July
• Karat Winter Break: 5 days - December

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Additional Information

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Statement of Inclusivity

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Karat.

We value a diverse workforce: people of color, womxn, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at accommodation@karat.com.