Full-Time

Senior Sales Manager

Travel, Auto, Financial Services & Government

Posted on 8/2/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

London, UK

Requires in-office presence in London 1-2 times per week.

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • 10+ years experience in Advertising, Digital, and/or Media Sales and established industry relationships and experience forging strong relationships with marketing leaders & C-suite at the client and agency
  • 5+ years management experience and proven track record of managing a world-class sales team, including extensive forecasting experience and achieving or exceeding revenue goals
  • Knowledge of competitive landscape and understanding of the Pinterest proposition within that landscape
  • Knowledge of performance advertising (e.g.Search/Shopping/Display/Social advertising) and measurement solutions
  • Demonstration of accomplishment in reaching and exceeding sales revenue goals throughout career
  • Strong understanding of performance, data, and measurement landscapes, with demonstrated experience using data and trends to develop winning strategies
  • Ability to interface with product and engineering to synthesize customer needs and feedback
  • An individual that thrives in a fast-moving environment and is independently capable of seeking information, corralling resources, and delivering results without waiting for direction
  • A passion for Pinterest
Responsibilities
  • Lead the performance focused Emerging Ad Sales Team for Travel, Auto, Financial Services & Government in the UK
  • Build and develop strong relationships with C-level executives and key decision makers across advertisers and agencies
  • Deliver, track, analyze, and communicate key quantitative metrics and business trends to senior leadership as they relate to your team's client partnerships
  • Grow, train and lead a diverse, high performing team with a strong inclusive culture to support emerging and established clients
  • Work cross-regionally and cross-functionally to build cohesive partnerships with peers and internal stakeholders, including product, sales operations, and marketing

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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