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As an Industry Manager, you will define, launch and lead strategic outcomes and operationalize the vision for the sales team. We’re looking for a high-performing candidate with experience building advertising/media sales teams, working closely with technical cross-functional teams, a passion for solving complex problems, excellent written communication skills and the ability to influence at the executive and globally. 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.

In this role, you will help shape Pinterest’s approach to Fashion/Retail advertisers navigating increasingly dynamic consumer journeys across discovery, consideration, and conversion. You will partner with brands and agencies to unlock growth by connecting inspirational shopping experiences with measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate will understand how Retailers balance brand building with performance goals and can translate that into scalable, strategic partnerships on Pinterest.

What you’ll do:

Lead our sales strategy and execution for the Fashion vertical. Partner with internal stakeholders to develop a sales strategy that enables Pinterest to win the market by meeting partner marketing objectives, scaling partner media investment, and creating meaningful and sustainable revenue growth
Build and develop strong relationships with C-level executives across advertisers and agencies
Deliver, Track, analyze, and communicate key quantitative metrics and business trends to senior leadership as they relate to your team's client partnerships
Shape the future of our Sales organization by building, training and motivating a high performing sales team with a strong inclusive culture to support emerging and established clients
Work cross-functionally to build cohesive partnerships with peers and internal stakeholders, including product, sales operations, and marketing

What we’re looking for:

Minimum 10 years experience in Advertising, Digital, and/or Media Sales and established industry relationships and experience forging strong relationships with marketing leaders & C-suite at the client and agency
Minimum 3 years management experience and proven track record of managing a world-class sales team, including extensive forecasting experience and achieving or exceeding revenue goals
Deep understanding and established network with Fashion advertisers in the US.
Knowledge of brand and performance advertising (e.g.Search/Shopping/Display/Social advertising) and measurement solutions
Experience reaching and exceeding sales revenue goals
Strong understanding of performance, data, and measurement landscapes, with demonstrated experience using data and trends to develop winning strategies
Ability to interface with cross functional teams including product and engineering to synthesize customer needs and feedback
An individual that thrives in a fast-moving environment and is independently capable of seeking information, corralling resources, and delivering results
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Business administration or sales management, or equivalent experience

In-Office Requirement Statement:

We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
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 either our San Francisco, Los Angeles or Seattle offices.

Relocation Statement:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity and incentive compensation. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$148,614—$260,074 USD

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.

Sr. Industry Manager, Fashion

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