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Snapshot:
Business: EnterGage Videos (AI & Video Creation Agency)
Role Hired: Account Manager (Argentina / LATAM)Objective: Add a senior operator to own media buying, Meta ads, and video editor management.
Outcome: The hire now handles ad strategy, media buying, and oversees video editors. This direct hire is projected to save ~$30,000 annually compared to a US hire.
The Problem:
EnterGage Videos was scaling its video + ad services fast, but its internal capacity was stretched. The founder and team needed someone who could take ownership of the full ad pipeline: strategy, media buying, execution, and video coordination.
Relying on contractors or fragmented hires introduced inconsistency, communication bottlenecks, and overhead that threatened margins.
The Strategy:
We ran our Direct-Hire Sprint:
- Role Definition – We outlined the key responsibilities to create a clear role scope.
- Sourcing the Market – We focused on LATAM, with Argentina as the priority region. The combination of timezone alignment, strong English, and competitive compensation made it the ideal market to balance speed and quality.
- Screening for Signals – Resumes weren’t enough. We vetted for clear communication, systems thinking, and proof-of-work.
- Direct Hire – Clear async communication, US-hour availability, Account Management experience, and proactive ownership mindset.
The Hire:
Country: Argentina
Title: Account Manager (Paid Ads & Media Buying)
Time-to-Hire: Under 4 weeks from kickoff to accepted offer
Results:
Payroll Efficiency: ~$30,000+ in annualized savings relative to a US hire, with similar output and alignment.
Founder Leverage: The new hire handles ad campaigns, media buying, and editing coordination → allowing the founder to scale client delivery and business development.
Quality & Speed: Shorter turnaround from concept to live ad, fewer errors in asset handoff, more consistent campaign execution.
System Installed: EnterGage Videos now has a repeatable direct-hire pipeline for operations & ad roles, with clear timelines and hiring certainty.
Why It Works:
Most agencies either outsource to cheap talent or overpay locally. Zabota bridges that gap by placing high-capability operators at mid-market rates, hired directly, with no ongoing markups, and backed by a 90-day guarantee. This model lets agency founders scale confidently without bloating payroll.
Conclusion:
Want to Scale
While Saving Money?
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