About Pinterest:
Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.
Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.
Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more.
As Lead Client Partner , you will define, launch and drive strategic outcomes and operationalize the vision for the business you manage. We’re looking for a high-performing candidate with experience building advertising/media or direct advertising sales, passion for solving ambiguous problems, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functionally and externally. Our advertising business is thriving, our user base continues to grow, and we believe the impact of this role can fuel our company to grow in unprecedented ways.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and execute client partnership strategy and plan that leads to advertising revenue growth for Pinterest
- Lead and execute ongoing pipeline planning ; planning, pitching and closing deals as well as reporting weekly progress to industry manager
- Build strong relationships externally with mid and senior level decision makers within partners organization (Brands and Agencies) toward trusted partnership as well as drive thought leadership in the area of CPG
- Grow Pinterest advertisement revenue sustainably in the CPG industry
- Build strategy and action plan for scope of business
- Track, analyze, and communicate key quantitative metrics and business trends to senior leadership on a weekly basis
- Achieve revenue targets through effective planning, analyzing data on past performance, and projecting future performance
- Work cross-regionally and cross-functionally to build cohesive partnerships with peers and internal stakeholders, including product, sales operations, and marketing
What we’re looking for:
- 8+ years of experience in advertising sales or marketing/brand building or CPG planning
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field such as marketing/advertising, or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of how media work and what drives media decisions
- Strong knowledge of media and advertising KPIs and language
- Demonstrated experience of commercial acumen & analytical mindset
Relocation Statement:
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
In-Office Requirement Statement
- We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
- This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per week and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from our London office.
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