Lead Client Partner, UK Enterprise Sales - Financial Services

Pinterest
London, United Kingdom
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 8+ years in advertising/media sales with AI integration experience.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years in advertising/media sales and a track record of AI integration in workflows
    — “8+ years of experience in advertising sales or marketing/brand building
  • Individuals who can translate AI insights into client strategies and demonstrate thought leadership
    — “Build strong relationships externally with mid and senior level decision makers ... drive thought leadership
  • Professionals with a strategic mindset and ability to influence cross-functionally and externally
    — “passion for solving ambiguous problems, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functionally and externally

Things to consider

  • Must be within commutable distance from the London office due to in-person collaboration requirements
    — “needs to be in a commutable distance from our London office
  • No relocation assistance provided for this position
    — “This position is not eligible for relocation assistance

How to stand out

  • Highlight AI-driven campaign management and data analysis experience in your resume and interviews
    — “Leverage AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline campaign management
  • Emphasize your ability to build and execute client partnership strategies that drive revenue
    — “Develop and execute client partnership strategy and plan that leads to advertising revenue growth
  • Demonstrate cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration in your past roles
    — “Work cross-regionally and cross-functionally to build cohesive partnerships
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Lead

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What success looks like

  • Achieved revenue targets through effective planning and analysis
  • Built strong relationships with senior-level decision makers
  • Successfully executed client partnership strategy
Typical background
8+ years of experience in advertising sales or marketingStrong understanding of media and advertising

Skills & requirements

Required

Advertising SalesCommercial AcumenAnalytical MindsetCross-functional CollaborationAi-driven Solutions

Preferred

Media And Advertising KpisAutomation Integration

Stack & domain

Advertising SalesMediaDirect Advertising SalesAi-driven SolutionsData IntelligenceAI Interview PhilosophyAI In Recruiting ProcessCommercial AcumenAnalytical MindsetAI Or Automation IntegrationCommunicationCollaborationInfluenceLeadershipProblem-solvingTeamworkFinancial ServicesAdvertising

About the role

Original posting from Pinterest

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

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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Our Commitment to Inclusion:

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, color, 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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.

Source: Pinterest careers

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