Lead Client Partner - Retail / Beauty

About Pinterest: Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

As Lead Client Partner, you will:

• Define, launch, and drive strategic outcomes and operationalise the vision for the business you manage.
• 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 in the area of Retail/Fashion.
• Grow Pinterest advertisement revenue sustainably in the Retail/Fashion 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, analysing 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.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong sales background with a focus on Retail/Fashion.
• 8+ years of experience in advertising sales or marketing/brand building or media with an established network.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field such as marketing/advertising, or equivalent experience.
• 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.

Relocation Statement: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

In-Office Requirement Statement: This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per week and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from our London office.

Our Commitment to Diversity: Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws.