Pinterest

Sr. Industry Manager, Retail

Pinterest$126K — $260K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Advertising, Digital, and/or Media Sales with strong industry relationships.
  • 3+ years of management experience with a proven track record in sales team leadership.
  • Deep understanding of Ecommerce advertisers and performance advertising landscapes in the US.
  • Experience exceeding sales revenue goals and extensive forecasting skills.
  • Strong understanding of performance measurement landscapes and data-driven strategies.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sales strategy and execute for the Omni Retail vertical.
  • Develop strong relationships with C-level executives in advertising and agencies.
  • Analyze and communicate key performance metrics to senior leadership.
  • Build, train, and motivate a high-performing sales team.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, sales, and marketing teams.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility in office presence.
  • In-person collaboration opportunities twice a week in NYC or Chicago office.
Full Job Description
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 Omni 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 Omni Retail 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:
  • 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
  • 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 Ecommerce 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 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 either our New York or Chicago 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

$126,322-$260,074 USD

About Pinterest

Pinterest is a social media platform that allows users to discover and save ideas for recipes, home decor, fashion, and more. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Pinterest has over 400 million monthly active users and is available in over 30 languages. The company's mission is to help people discover and do what they love.
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Size
3,225 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$128.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+53.9%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
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