Full-Time

Sr. Client Account Manager

Posted on 8/28/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Compensation Overview

$75k - $158.9k/yr

+ Equity + Incentive Compensation

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Requires in-office presence in Chicago or New York 1x/week and travel to New Jersey or San Bruno 1x/month.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • At least five years of digital advertising sales experience, managing high value relationships, driving strategic learning agendas and owning client communication.
  • Track record of compelling data-backed storytelling and recommendations.
  • Expert in managing forecasts and achieving goals.
  • Strong communication skills in person, on the phone, and through email.
  • A team player who’s able to work in a fast-paced environment with technical and non-technical teams.
  • Expertise in digital advertising and media sales including campaign optimization, analytical problem solving, and product/platform knowledge.
  • Technical foundation with relevant experience in Search/Shopping/Display/Social advertising technologies.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
  • Build and nurture relationships with our Partners, proactively reaching out to clients regarding campaign performance, optimizations, incremental opportunities and upsells, and new products.
  • Ensure that our partners objectives and requirements are met by liaising between them and our internal teams (Measurement & Insights, Product Marketing, Creative Strategy, Performance Solutions, etc).
  • Gain a deep understanding of our partners’ business goals and turn data into compelling stories and actionable insights to help them succeed.
  • Specifically own the 'how' conversation with advertisers to advise on media strategies across targeting, bidding models, creative, measurement, alpha/beta testing opportunities, etc.
  • Become an expert at Pinterest campaign best practices, especially lower funnel products, and enabling yourself to be the resource for performance related opportunities. Ensure that campaign setup is optimal. Interpret and communicate campaign results so that the customer sees impact. Evaluate if a digital media campaign is successful and how to troubleshoot. Understand how to drive results, optimize campaigns and deliver performance updates to partners. Ensure the performance metrics that were agreed upon are being met, and take action to course correct.
  • Actively leading and engaging in client meetings to understand their key objectives and challenges. Presenting and explaining complex solutions in a clear and concise manner to help partners achieve their objectives. Handle resistance, complaints, or objections from partners professionally and patiently. Cross sell and upsell opportunities that contribute to the team’s ability to exceed revenue targets.
  • Understand complex processes and products, distilling them down into a digestible format for our partners’, Provide partners with guidance and expertise on product, service best practices and features. Be highly knowledgeable about all relevant Pinterest ad product features and capable of clearly explaining their benefits to a customer. Maintain up-to-date education and fluency on evolving product roadmap and iterations. Efficiently interfaces with appropriate cross-functional teams to answer product-related questions or challenges when needed.
  • Pitch new performance products and campaign best practices at scale.

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," which they organize into themed boards. The platform primarily makes money through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds based on their interests. This targeted advertising approach ensures that users see relevant content. 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 go-to place for users seeking inspiration and ideas. The company's goal is to connect users with the content they love while providing businesses with effective advertising tools.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion of Buyable Pins increases e-commerce integration and revenue opportunities.
  • Video content focus attracts younger demographics, boosting user engagement.
  • Partnerships with brands like Sephora enhance user experience and retail engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from TikTok and Instagram may impact user growth and engagement.
  • Short-form video dominance challenges Pinterest's traditional image-based model.
  • Privacy regulations could limit data collection for targeted advertising.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine sets it apart from traditional social media platforms.
  • The platform's focus on positivity enhances user experience and ad response.
  • Pinterest's unique board and pin system offers personalized content curation.

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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

0%

2 year growth

0%
Abel RV
Apr 14th, 2025
Pinterest introduces new feature allowing users to create videos of their boards for sharing on Instagram and TikTok

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Qulonex
Apr 7th, 2025
Are Pinterest's Buyable Pins Underperforming?

Last month, Pinterest announced the addition of new platform integrations and the availability of the feature to many more merchants.

Summit Mesh
Apr 6th, 2025
Pinterest Buyable Pins Expand To More Platforms, Merchants

Pinterest announced some updates to its Buyable Pins program in conjunction with the Shop.org 2015 Digital Summit.

My Eco Cards
Apr 4th, 2025
How Beauty Chain Sephora Is Taking Retail Digital

Sephora recently rolled out a "digital makeover," which included a new website, a deep integration with Pinterest, and an iOS program that brings devices into every store.

My Eco Cards
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