Senior Client Account Manager - DACH Retail at Pinterest

About Pinterest

Pinterest serves millions globally who seek inspiration and ideas to create meaningful memories and experiences. The company is dedicated to fostering innovation and individual growth, blending creativity with artificial intelligence to enhance impact.

Role Overview

As a Senior Client Account Manager for the DACH region within Pinterest's Retail Enterprise Sales Team, you will steward important advertiser partnerships, offering trusted consultancy and strategic guidance. Your expertise in sales and coaching will drive significant value delivery through the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners, proactively communicating about campaign results, optimizations, and new opportunities.
• Share insights and learnings from your portfolio to support team knowledge and performance.
• Align partner needs with internal teams such as Measurement & Insights, Product Marketing, and Creative Strategy to ensure objectives are fulfilled.
• Develop a deep understanding of partner business goals and translate data into persuasive insights and actionable recommendations.
• Advise advertisers on media strategies encompassing targeting, bidding models, creative elements, and performance measurement.
• Master Pinterest campaign best practices to optimize setup, troubleshoot issues, and report results effectively, ensuring agreed-upon metrics are achieved and adjustments made when necessary.
• Engage actively in client meetings to identify objectives and challenges, presenting complex solutions clearly and managing objections or resistance professionally.
• Identify and secure cross-selling and upselling opportunities that enhance revenue targets.
• Communicate product and service guidance effectively, staying current on new features and updates to inform and educate partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product enquiries and pitch innovative advertising solutions at scale.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in digital advertising sales with a focus on high-value client management and strategic communication.
• Strong ability in data-driven storytelling and making insightful recommendations.
• Track record of managing sales forecasts and consistently meeting targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English.
• Comfortable working within fast-paced, collaborative environments involving both technical and creative teams.
• Solid expertise in digital advertising, including campaign optimization and product knowledge in Search, Shopping, Display, and Social platforms.
• Proficient with emerging AI tools to boost productivity in campaign management, reporting, and client interactions, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Must reside within commutable distance of Hamburg or Berlin offices, attending in-person collaboration 1-2 times weekly.

Additional Information

This role does not provide relocation assistance. Pinterest promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment valuing diversity and making hiring decisions solely on merit. Salary range for this position is €70,933 to €131,227 annually, with opportunities for equity and incentives. Final compensation depends on location, experience, and expertise.

Candidates must certify honesty in their application as any misrepresentation can lead to disqualification or termination.