Founding Growth Strategist / Media Buyer
Kalos
Founding Growth Strategist / Media Buyer (San Francisco) – Kalos San Francisco | In Person 3 Days / Week Build the future of B2B growth with AI. Kalos is an early‑stage, high‑growth startup based in San Francisco. We are the first AI-powered Media Agency for B2B companies. We built Blue , an AI Agent that is becoming the world’s best B2B performance marketer. Blue works 24/7 to design, launch, test, and optimize paid media campaigns to help our customers grow faster. We are VC‑funded and stepping on the gas. We have 11 people today; you would be #12. Our customers include some of the most well‑known tech companies in Silicon Valley, including multiple unicorns. Demand is already ahead of our capacity, and this role is critical to scaling what works. If you want to help define how modern B2B growth is done and shape how AI and humans work together, this role is for you. The role As a Founding Growth Strategist , you are the quarterback for our customers and a core builder of how Kalos operates. You are the 2nd Growth Strategist on our team and will help build the org and company from the ground up. AI does a meaningful amount of media buying at Kalos and will do more over time. This is not a passive role; you will be hands‑on, in the platforms, building and optimizing campaigns yourself while partnering closely with Blue. You will help decide: What the AI should do today What humans should do today What the AI should learn to do next You will work directly with the CEO, our founding team, and our engineers to turn customer insights into better campaigns and a better AI product. What you will do Customer onboarding and strategy Lead onboarding for new customers Define ICPs, audiences, funnels, creative direction, and testing strategy Set clear success metrics and expectations Hands‑on campaign building and performance. Build, launch, and optimize LinkedIn and Google campaigns directly Own day‑to‑day performance across customer accounts Lead execution across humans and AI Partner with Design, Ad Ops, and Engineering to execute strategy Write clear creative and campaign briefs Guide engineers on how the AI should evolve based on real campaign work Act as the voice of the customer internally. Surface insights, friction points, and feature requests Customer relationships Own customer relationships via Slack and recurring meetings Run monthly strategy and performance reviews Give clear, direct feedback to customers to help them win Build trust through transparency and results Who you are Strong experience running LinkedIn Ads Comfortable being hands‑on in campaign managers Strong analytical mindset with the ability to explain what matters and why Comfortable owning outcomes end to end Clear communicator who works well with executives and engineers Fast‑moving, execution‑focused, and resilient Excited by change and ambiguity Why this role is special You are early. Very early. You will be employee #12 at a fast‑growing, VC‑backed startup. You will shape how humans and AI work together in real production systems. You will build campaigns yourself and influence how the AI takes over more of that work over time. You will work directly with the founder and founding team. You will have real product influence, not just feedback loops. You will see direct, measurable impact from your work. If you want ownership, pace, and the chance to help define the future of B2B growth, we would love to meet you. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kalos by 2× #J-18808-Ljbffr Kalos
- A startup specialized in B2B growth is seeking a Founding Growth Strategist in San Francisco. In this role, you will collaborate with the founding team to... ...relationships and optimize performance through AI-driven media campaigns. You will have the opportunity to shape the...Suggested
- A high-growth startup in San Francisco is looking for a Founding Growth Strategist to help build and optimize AI-driven B2B campaigns. You’ll work directly with the founding team to define customer strategies, onboard clients, and lead campaign execution. This is a hands...Suggested
- A media start-up in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Facebook Advertising & Display Marketing Manager to join their agile team. The candidate will manage large scale advertising campaigns, optimize landing pages and create compelling ad content. Ideal candidates...Suggested
- Grw AI in San Francisco is seeking its first dedicated growth hire focused on driving signups, conversion, and retention for its AI product, Taylor. This role requires rapid experimentation, working closely with founders, and a bias towards innovation. Successful candidates...Suggested
- Stealth Company seeks a founding Head of Marketing to establish how consumers discover and adopt its innovative products. This senior leadership... ...Join a dynamic early-stage startup and be instrumental in shaping its brand identity and growth trajectory. #J-18808-Ljbffr StealthSuggested
- ..., driven undergraduate students to join us for the summer as a Growth Intern. You’ll help us expand AfterQuery’s expert-network, drive... ...our brand new San Francisco office with direct access to the founding team Clear path to full-time opportunities with AfterQuery post...Full timeSummer internshipWork at officeNight shift
- ...our vision in our manifesto. About the role We're looking for a Growth Strategist to help scale our go-to-market motion and accelerate customer acquisition. In this role, you’ll work closely with the founding team to drive growth experiments, optimize our funnels, and...Immediate startWorldwide
- Useopenwrench is seeking a Founding Marketing Manager to build and scale its marketing engine in San Francisco. This hands-on role will... ...positioning and executing marketing strategies that directly drive growth. As the first dedicated marketing hire, you will influence the...Remote jobFlexible hours
$120k - $180k
...OpenAI Eng Team At Coframe, we are building the world's first AI Growth Engineer. We envision a future where user interfaces aren't... ...Badass Team:Our founder is a serial entrepreneur who previously co-founded a unicorn with Tom Brady and guest lectures AI at Stanford. Our...Work at officeImmediate startFlexible hours- ...Bloomtech), and Alex Cohen (Carbon Health). About the Role As the founding member of our growth marketing team, you'll lead our paid marketing program to... ...-making. You have previous experience growing a social media profile organically to a large number of engaged followers...Full timeFor contractorsWork at officeRelocation
- ...team as we value your taste) Hellyeah AI is building AI-native growth and marketing infrastructure for the next generation of fast‑... ...Hellyeah exists to make that real. The Role We are hiring a Founding Head of Developer Growth to own adoption across the builder ecosystem...Work at office
- ...efforts. This role offers the chance to work directly with the founding team and to shape how Phonely is perceived in the market. You will... ...function, creating strategies that deliver real results and growth. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in progressive...
- # Paid Media Strategist, B2B GrowthMethod Recruiting, a 3x Inc. 5000 companyBe... ...Paid Media Strategist, B2B Growth. This is a full-time role in... ...RoleAs a Strategist / Media Buyer, you will be one of the... ...directly with the founder and founding team* Be one of the early...Full time
- ...the manual work humans once had to do. The Mission Casca was founded by a team of Banking IT experts and AI researchers from Stanford... ...Experience with AI‑related projects Previous experience at a high‑growth startup MBA from a top‑tier program What you’ll get: Impact...
$180k - $200k
Founding AI Deployment Strategist Job type: Full Time · Department: Operations · Work type: On‑Site San Francisco, California, United States About... ...and are just getting started. Why Fulcrum Rocket‑ship growth. We’ve achieved multiple seven figures in ARR in just over...Full timeWork at officeImmediate start- ...Michelle Lim, Engineer #1 turned Head of Growth and Product at Warp, and Max Levenson,... ...single member of the Flint team has been a founding engineer / founder. Early stage best... ...dollars in pipeline revenue The Role: Growth Strategist Flint is growing fast, and the customers...Live inWork at officeShift workNight shift
- ...commerce brands. This role is all about owning product strategy from start to finish, working closely with founding teams to build and execute. You'll design growth experiments, translate customer pain into product direction, and maintain high-quality standards. The...
- Granica, based in San Francisco, is seeking a Founding Head of Finance to lead Strategic Finance, Capital Markets, FP&A, and Company-Wide... ...have extensive experience raising significant funds for high-growth startups and a strong understanding of SaaS/AI infrastructure economics...
- Cavalry Intelligence Limited is looking for a Founding Product Marketing professional based in San Francisco, California. In this role,... ...ambiguous environment. You'll have significant ownership over the growth of the company’s marketing initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr...
- Plain is seeking a founding Product Marketing Manager (PMM) based in San Francisco, California. In this hybrid role, you will define and own the product narrative, develop messaging for product launches, and create effective sales enablement materials. Ideal candidates...
- ...involves onboarding and ensuring clients understand and derive value from our products. The candidate will collaborate directly with high-growth B2B startups, focusing on retention strategies and performance metrics. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of B2B SaaS...
- A dynamic data annotation start-up in San Francisco seeks a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the AI/ML sector. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, managing the full sales cycle, and collaborating with product teams. Ideal candidates...Full timeFlexible hours
$220k - $260k
Consensus is seeking a Founding Account Executive in San Francisco. In this pivotal role, you'll shape the sales process and drive growth by engaging with high‑intent institutions. You will manage the entire sales cycle and contribute to crafting the Consensus story. Ideal...- A tech startup in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Account Manager to own post-sales customer relationships and drive revenue growth. The successful candidate will manage customer onboarding, ensure seamless transitions, and identify upsell opportunities. Ideal applicants...
$90k - $120k
...Lyric, Inc. is hiring Growth Strategists who will play a key role in the company’s go-to-market strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for early-career professionals or post-MBA candidates to join a high-growth startup. Candidates will work alongside senior leaders...Remote work- ...obsolete. This isn't a role where you'll be a cog. You'll be the person who figures out how we win on campus. You'll be part of the founding team, the autonomy to test wild ideas, and the backing to make them happen. If you're the kind of person who can't sit still, who...Remote work
- ...professionals, and in‑house legal teams working on fast‑moving M&A and growth transactions. Typically Big Law, elite performers, highly... ...Design and run growth experiments across channels relevant to legal buyers (founder‑led sales, referrals, content, partnerships, targeted...
- ...strategies from scratch while demonstrating both strategic thinking and execution skills. The role offers full ownership of the marketing function, working directly with the founding team, and shaping how the company is perceived in the market. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phonely, Inc.
- ..., from content creation to event execution. This role demands a hands-on operator with B2B SaaS marketing experience who can drive growth through effective content and storytelling. The ideal candidate will be agile, skilled in managing campaigns, and passionate about...Remote work
- ...systems, and processes—and uncover opportunities that were previously invisible. This is where you come in. As Scribe's Founding AI Transformation Strategist, you'll help the world's largest companies turn these insights into action. You'll advise executives on AI strategy,...Full timeWork at officeRemote workHome officeFlexible hoursShift work3 days per week
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Founding Growth Strategist / Media Buyer. Be the first to apply!
- strategy consultant San Francisco, CA
- senior brand strategist San Francisco, CA
- account strategist San Francisco, CA
- business strategist San Francisco, CA
- workplace strategist San Francisco, CA
- media strategist San Francisco, CA
- design strategist San Francisco, CA
- investment strategist San Francisco, CA
- senior strategy consultant San Francisco, CA
- brand strategist San Francisco, CA

