Pinterest

Sr. Manager, Programmatic Ads Sales

Pinterest$169K — $296K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in digital media and ad tech, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
  • Expertise in sales management within online advertising and programmatic ecosystems.
  • Deep understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and ad tech landscape.
  • Proven success in developing go-to-market strategies for programmatic and AdTech growth.
  • Strong knowledge of data and measurement solutions, including Clean Rooms.
  • Experience building efficient workflows and scalable processes for teams.
  • Familiarity with AI-powered advertising solutions and their application in client value.

Responsibilities

  • Build and deepen relationships with executives and partners to promote Pinterest's programmatic value.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse, high-performing sales team in programmatic and AdTech solutions.
  • Design and execute sales strategies to drive programmatic demand and AdTech adoption in key markets.
  • Represent Pinterest as a thought leader at industry events and executive-level client meetings.
  • Apply deep knowledge of programmatic advertising to inform go-to-market strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated programmatic marketing solutions.
  • Analyze performance indicators, track success, and evolve sales playbooks to meet revenue goals.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model of in-office collaboration twice a week.
  • Commitment to an equitable, inclusive workplace that inspires all employees.
  • Access to equity and incentive compensation based on performance.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Manager, Programmatic Sales, you will be instrumental in shaping the sales strategy for our programmatic ad products. This includes building and leading a team focused on increasing adoption and achieving sustained revenue growth. You will collaborate closely with product marketing and product leadership to implement sales strategies, gather customer feedback, and influence our product roadmap to ensure future investment in our solutions. What you'll do: • Build and deepen relationships with client executives, programmatic partners, and regional leaders to champion Pinterest's programmatic value. • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, diverse sales team focused on programmatic and AdTech solutions. • Design and execute sales strategies, plans, and programs to drive programmatic 3P demand and AdTech adoption across key markets. • Serve as a thought leader, representing Pinterest at industry events and in executive-level client meetings globally. • Develop and apply deep knowledge of the programmatic advertising ecosystem, including demand-side platform (DSPs), server-side platform (SSPs), auction mechanics, and deal types, to inform go-to-market strategy and deliver scalable client solutions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales Operations, Product, Measurement, Agency, Creative, Media Strategy, Product, and Engineering) to create integrated, full-funnel programmatic marketing solutions and best practices. • Analyze key performance indicators, track delivery and client success, and evolve sales playbooks to achieve quarterly and annual revenue goals. • Create scalable solutions by working with internal partners to prioritize product needs, share insights, and drive client adoption of new offerings What we're looking for: • 10+ years of experience in digital media and ad tech, including 5+ years leading high-performing teams in large-scale management roles. • Demonstrated expertise in sales management within online advertising, programmatic ecosystems, and ad tech. • Deep knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics, and the full ad tech landscape (DSPs, SSPs, auction mechanics, deal structures). • Proven ability to develop and execute go-to-market strategies that drive programmatic and AdTech growth and revenue. • Strong understanding of data and measurement solutions including Clean Rooms. • Experienced in building efficient workflows and scalable processes to improve team and client success. • Exceptional collaborator and communicator, able to inspire teams, align stakeholders, and influence decisions in fast-paced, matrixed environments. • Successful history of managing C-level partnerships, leading high-impact initiatives, and adapting to global, evolving business needs. • Familiarity with AI-powered advertising solutions, including machine learning-driven targeting, automated bidding, and generative AI applications, with the ability to translate these capabilities into compelling client value propositions. • Passionate about Pinterest's mission, committed to innovation, delivering client value, and acting as a trusted advisor. • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as digital media or sales, or equivalent professional 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 a week and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from the New York City office. #LI-HYBRID #LI-LP1 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 $169,344-$296,352 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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