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As Lead Client Partner, you will define, launch and drive strategic outcomes and operationalize the vision for the business you manage. We’re looking for a high-performing candidate with experience building advertising/media or direct advertising sales, passion for solving ambiguous problems, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functionally and externally. You will harness the power of AI-driven solutions and data intelligence to optimise client outcomes and elevate the client experience. Our advertising business is thriving, our user base continues to grow, and we believe the impact of this role can fuel our company to grow in unprecedented ways.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and execute client partnership strategy and plan that leads to advertising revenue growth for Pinterest
- Lead and execute ongoing pipeline planning ; planning, pitching and closing deals as well as reporting weekly progress to industry manager
- Build strong relationships externally with mid and senior level decision makers within partners organisation (Brands and Agencies) toward trusted partnership as well as drive thought leadership
- Grow Pinterest advertisement revenue sustainably in the Financial Services industry
- Build strategy and action plan for scope of business
- Track, analyse, and communicate key quantitative metrics and business trends to senior leadership on a weekly basis
- Achieve revenue targets through effective planning, analyzing data on past performance, and projecting future performance
- Work cross-regionally and cross-functionally to build cohesive partnerships with peers and internal stakeholders, including product, sales operations, and marketing
- Leverage AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline campaign management, identify emerging trends, and recommend optimisations at scale
- Analyse campaign data using AI-powered insights platforms, translating findings into actionable strategies for client success
What we’re looking for:
- 8+ years of experience in advertising sales or marketing/brand building
- Strong understanding of how media work and what drives media decisions
- Strong knowledge of media and advertising KPIs and language
- Demonstrated experience of commercial acumen & analytical mindset
- Hands-on experience integrating AI or automation into routine workflow processes, and a curiosity for adopting new AI technologies
- Familiarity with AI-powered marketing, analytics, and reporting tools for scalable client management
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Marketing, or equivalent experience
Relocation Statement:
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
In-Office Requirement Statement:
- We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
- This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 2 times per week and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from our London office.
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in advertising sales or marketing and brand building
- Strong understanding of media operations and factors driving media decisions
- Strong knowledge of media and advertising KPIs and terminology
- Commercial acumen and an analytical mindset
- Hands-on experience integrating AI or automation into routine workflow processes
- Familiarity with AI-powered marketing, analytics, and reporting tools
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Pinterest Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pinterest and has not been reviewed or approved by Pinterest.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is considered competitive in core technical roles, with clearly defined base, bonus, and RSU components. Vesting schedules and pay elements are articulated clearly, supporting visibility into total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include substantial paid parental leave globally alongside fertility and family‑building benefits, adoption assistance, and dedicated caregiver supports. Communications also highlight a phased return‑to‑work approach.
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Flexible Benefits — PinFlex enables role‑dependent hybrid/remote work with home‑office, connectivity, and commuter support, plus the option to work internationally for a limited period with approval. Time away is reinforced by a paid company shutdown and generous vacation framing.
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What We Do
Pinterest is the visual inspiration platform people around the world use to shop products personalized to their taste, find ideas to do offline and discover the most inspiring creators. Today, more than 460 million people come to the platform every month to explore and experience billions of ideas that have been saved. We’re proud to help people to discover and do what they love.
