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Full-Time

Client Account Manager II

12-Month Fixed Term

Updated on 9/30/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

5,001-10,000 employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Entertainment
Consumer Software

Mid, Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Requires in-office presence in Toronto 1x per week.

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • 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 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 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

13%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

36%
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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