Full-Time

Agency Commercial Lead

Updated on 3/14/2025

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

No salary listed

Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

London, UK

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.

Category
Enterprise Sales
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 10+ years Digital advertising agency and agency sales experience, working specifically with performance advertising products
  • Experience working with executive-level business and marketing leaders within agency organizations with a customer focus
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field such as marketing/advertising, or equivalent experience
  • Proven track record of managing revenue pipeline with forward-looking predictability
  • An independent, business-focused creative thinker who is excited to work with leading agency and technology partners
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, attention to detail, and a bias for proactively resolving issues
Responsibilities
  • Drive incremental and new business revenue with top global agencies
  • Sell digital advertising solutions into media agencies directly
  • Possess a strong track record in sales, project management and commercial success
  • Have deep knowledge of the agency landscape, key decision makers, operating models, commercial structure and contracts
  • Hands-on knowledge of media planning, campaign management, media measurement and media channels (e-commerce, branding, formats and targeting)
  • Proven success in developing commercial products and capabilities for agencies
  • Have been a skilled negotiator that with the ability to predict and account for multiple scenarios
  • Demonstrable ability to analyse and draw clear insights and actions from large data sets
  • Proven ability to influence and build relationships internally and externally; both in person and virtually
  • Prove demonstrable impact of the agency team’s work using an effective combination of metrics and market feedback
  • Track, analyze, and communicate key quantitative metrics and business trends as they relate to agency partnerships
  • Work cross-functionally to help Pinterest build a world-class advertising platform

Pinterest is a social media platform that helps users find and save ideas across various interests like recipes, home decor, and fashion. Users can create collections of images, called "pins," and organize them into themed boards. The platform primarily makes money through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds based on their interests and behaviors. This targeted advertising approach makes the ads relevant to users. Additionally, Pinterest earns revenue through affiliate marketing by directing traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from other social media platforms is its focus on visual discovery, making it a valuable tool for users seeking inspiration and for businesses looking to reach engaged consumers.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Vochi enhances Pinterest's video content capabilities, attracting more creators and advertisers.
  • New shopping ad formats increase opportunities for advertiser engagement and revenue growth.
  • International sales expansion under new VP boosts Pinterest's global advertising reach.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from TikTok and Instagram threatens Pinterest's market share in visual discovery.
  • Privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny in the EU could impact Pinterest's operations.
  • Economic downturns may reduce advertising budgets, affecting Pinterest's ad revenue.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest is a unique visual discovery engine, unlike traditional social media platforms.
  • The platform's focus on inspiration and creativity sets it apart from competitors.
  • Pinterest's integration with retail brands influences product development and consumer trends.

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Benefits

Flexible and generous vacation and holidays

Global year-end paid company holiday closure

Comprehensive mental and physical health benefits for you and your family

Retirement plans that allow for tax savings

Fitness offerings

Personal and professional development resources

Adoption support, paid parental leave, egg freezing (in the US) and other family building benefits

Discounts and perks

Meals and snacks in the office

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

0%
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