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Client Account Manager II, E-Commerce

Pinterest · New York, NY

  • On site
  • Full-time
  • $154,911 / year
  • New York, NY

Job highlights

  • Manage large e-commerce client accounts at Pinterest.
  • Drive revenue growth through strategic advice and sales.
  • Advise clients on ad products and best practices.
  • Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities.
  • Collaborate with partners to optimize campaigns.

About the role

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.

Client Account Manager II, E-Commerce Role Overview

As a Client Account Manager II, you will be in charge of driving a sophisticated book of business featuring some of the largest advertisers at Pinterest. You’ll work directly with some of our key advertisers as a trusted consultant to their business. Your strategic advice, analytical skills and sales skills are core to bringing to life the value we deliver as a platform.

We invite passionate candidates to join our US Enterprise Sales team, where we have open positions across several business sectors, in various locations. By applying for the Client Account Manager position, your application will be considered for all available roles that match your skills and experience. Submit your resume once, and it will be considered by multiple hiring teams.

What You'll Do

  • Manage and grow client accounts, collaborating with partners to optimize campaigns and identify new opportunities.
  • Translate partner goals and data into clear, actionable insights for effective media strategies.
  • Advise clients on Pinterest ad products, targeting, bidding, creative, and measurement best practices.
  • Participate in client meetings to understand needs, solve challenges, and promote Pinterest solutions.
  • Clearly explain complex products and processes, serving as a trusted advisor to clients and agencies.
  • Build strong partner relationships and proactively expand opportunities to drive revenue growth.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in digital advertising sales, preferably with performance advertisers.
  • Demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to explore AI tools to improve day-to-day productivity, including campaign setup, performance reporting, client communications, and research. Leverages AI to work more efficiently, whether it's streamlining optimizations, preparing for client meetings, or surfacing insights from campaign data, while maintaining attention to detail and a high bar for accuracy.
  • Proven ability to manage mutually beneficial client accounts independently.
  • Strong knowledge of digital ad technologies across Search, Shopping, Display, and Social.
  • Effective at managing multiple priorities and achieving goals in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled at building lasting partnerships.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, 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 2X/week and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from one of the following offices: New York.

Relocation Statement

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

Salary Range

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.

$88,520—$154,911 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.

Key skills/competency

  • Client Account Management
  • E-commerce Sales
  • Digital Advertising
  • Performance Marketing
  • Media Strategy
  • Relationship Building
  • Sales Acumen
  • AI Tools Proficiency
  • Campaign Optimization
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Skills & topics

  • Client Account Manager
  • E-commerce Sales
  • Digital Advertising
  • Performance Marketing
  • Media Strategy
  • Account Management
  • Sales
  • Advertising
  • Client Relations
  • Business Development
  • Pinterest
  • AI
  • Marketing
  • Enterprise Sales
  • New York

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight digital advertising sales experience, performance marketing, and AI tool proficiency, specifically for Pinterest's e-commerce clients.
  • Showcase AI collaboration: Emphasize how you leverage AI for campaign optimization, client communication, and insight generation in your application.
  • Demonstrate client management skills: Provide examples of independently managing accounts, driving revenue, and building strong partnerships.
  • Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to explain your thought process and how you approach challenges, especially concerning client needs and AI integration.
  • Research Pinterest's culture: Understand their mission, AI philosophy, and commitment to inclusion to align your application and interview responses.

Technical preparation

Master Pinterest's ad products and targeting options.,Familiarize yourself with AI tools for ad optimization.,Practice translating data into actionable media strategies.,Understand digital ad tech across Search, Shopping, Display, Social.

Behavioral questions

Describe a time you managed a challenging client account.,How have you used AI to improve client outcomes?,Explain a complex ad product to a non-technical audience.,How do you prioritize multiple client needs effectively?

Frequently asked questions

What is the base salary range for a Client Account Manager II at Pinterest?
The base salary range for the Client Account Manager II position at Pinterest is $88,520 to $154,911 USD annually. This range may vary based on factors like location, travel, and prior experience.
What is Pinterest's stance on AI in the recruiting and work process?
Pinterest views AI as a powerful partner that augments creativity and amplifies impact. They encourage candidates to explore AI tools for productivity and expect applicants to explain their approach to using AI in their work, including in the interview process.
Does this Client Account Manager role require in-office presence?
Yes, this role requires being in the office for in-person collaboration twice a week. Candidates must be within commuting distance of the New York office.
What kind of experience is Pinterest looking for in a Client Account Manager II?
Pinterest is looking for experience in digital advertising sales, particularly with performance advertisers. Strong knowledge of digital ad technologies (Search, Shopping, Display, Social) and proven ability to manage client accounts independently are essential.
Can my application for Client Account Manager be considered for other roles at Pinterest?
Yes, by applying for the Client Account Manager position, your application will be considered for all available roles within the US Enterprise Sales team that match your skills and experience. Submitting your resume once covers multiple hiring teams.
What is the best way to highlight my qualifications for the Client Account Manager role?
To best highlight your qualifications, emphasize your experience in digital advertising sales, your ability to manage client accounts independently, your knowledge of ad technologies, and your proficiency with AI tools for productivity and insights. Clearly explain your approach and how you drive revenue growth.
What does Pinterest value most in its interview process?
Pinterest values your ability to explain your approach and how you think. They want to understand your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI, not just what you know.