Full-Time

Client Account Manager II

Posted on 9/5/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$72.1k - $129.5kAnnually

+ Equity + Incentive Compensation

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Requires in-office presence 1x per week in either San Francisco, CA or New York, NY.

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • 5+ 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.
Responsibilities
  • Build and nurture relationships with our largest ecommerce and marketplace partners, proactively reaching out to partners regarding campaign performance, optimizations, updates, and opportunities.
  • Ensure that our partners objectives and requirements are met by liaising between them and our internal teams (Measurement & Insights, Product Marketing, Creative Strategy, 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, etc.
  • Become an expert at Pinterest campaign best practices, 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 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 valuable tool for users seeking inspiration and for businesses looking to connect with potential customers.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased focus on video content could attract more advertisers and users.
  • Investment in AI improves personalized recommendations, enhancing user satisfaction and retention.
  • The Creator Fund supports underrepresented creators, diversifying content and audience reach.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging platforms like 'WeHeartIt' and 'Juxtapost' pose competition for younger demographics.
  • AI-driven content tools may reduce the need for manual board curation, affecting engagement.
  • Privacy concerns and new EU laws could impact Pinterest's advertising model.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine offers a unique platform for creative idea exploration.
  • The 'Try On' AR feature enhances user experience by allowing virtual product trials.
  • Pinterest's collaboration with Shopify boosts e-commerce capabilities directly from pins.

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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

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