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Full-Time

Senior Sales Manager

Travel, Auto, Financial Services & Government

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Pinterest

Pinterest

5,001-10,000 employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Senior, Expert

London, UK

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 designed for users to discover and save ideas across various interests, such as recipes, home decor, and fashion. Users can create collections of visual bookmarks, called "pins," which are organized into themed boards. The platform primarily generates revenue through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds and search results, targeted based on user interests and behaviors. Additionally, Pinterest earns income through affiliate marketing by driving traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from its competitors is its unique visual discovery engine, which helps advertisers connect with consumers actively seeking inspiration. The goal of Pinterest is to connect users with ideas and products that inspire them.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.9B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pinterest's commitment to ESG initiatives, as highlighted in its 2024 Impact Report, enhances its brand reputation and appeal to socially conscious users and investors.
  • Collaborations with brands like Pacsun and the introduction of new features like video-sharing for boards indicate strong growth potential and increased user engagement.
  • The development of AI-powered advertising tools, such as personalized background generation, positions Pinterest as a leader in innovative ad solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data leak incident could undermine user trust and lead to potential legal and financial repercussions.
  • The competitive landscape of social media is intense, with platforms like Instagram and TikTok potentially overshadowing Pinterest's unique offerings.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine uniquely positions it as a platform where users actively seek inspiration, unlike other social media platforms that focus on passive content consumption.
  • The platform's targeted advertising model leverages user interests and behaviors, providing highly relevant ads that enhance user engagement and advertiser ROI.
  • Pinterest's integration of AI for background generation and video-sharing features demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead of social media trends.

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