Full-Time

Client Account Manager II

12-Month Fixed Term

Posted on 9/20/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

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 money through affiliate marketing by driving traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from its competitors is its unique visual discovery engine, which helps users find inspiration and ideas while providing advertisers with a relevant audience. The goal of Pinterest is to connect users with ideas and products that inspire them.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

43%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI features like 'shop the look' increased site conversions by 9% in 2023.
  • The 'Festival Season Hub' positions Pinterest as a key player in seasonal marketing.
  • Soniya Monga's appointment may strengthen relationships with advertising agencies.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from niche platforms like Allrecipes could divert users and advertisers.
  • Legal challenges, including bias allegations, may damage Pinterest's reputation.
  • Reliance on seasonal campaigns may lead to revenue fluctuations and dependency.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine offers a unique platform for creative idea sharing.
  • The platform's AI-driven 'shop the look' feature enhances user engagement and monetization.
  • Pinterest's Idea Pins provide dynamic, multi-slide content for creators and advertisers.

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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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