
Client Account Manager II, CPG
Pinterest · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $154,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Manage and grow top advertiser accounts at Pinterest.
- Provide strategic advice and data-driven insights.
- Consult clients on ad products and best practices.
- Build strong relationships to drive revenue growth.
- Utilize AI tools for efficiency and impact.
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.
About the Role
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.
- Leverages AI tools in day-to-day work, with curiosity around adopting new tools and exploring agent-based workflows to improve efficiency and impact.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in digital advertising sales, preferably with performance advertisers.
- 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.
- 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.
- Familiarity with AI tools and emerging agent capabilities, with a track record of quickly learning, experimenting, and applying new technologies effectively.
- 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, NY.
Relocation Statement
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
Salary Information
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
$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
- Account Management
- Client Relations
- Digital Advertising Sales
- Performance Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- AI Tools
- Business Development
- Media Strategy
- Client Account Manager
- Pinterest Ads
Skills & topics
- Client Account Manager
- Account Management
- Client Relations
- Digital Advertising Sales
- Performance Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- AI Tools
- Business Development
- Media Strategy
- Advertising
- Sales
- Marketing
- Enterprise Sales
- CPG
- New York
- Hybrid
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight digital advertising sales experience, client account management, and AI tool proficiency. Quantify achievements with data.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for Pinterest and how your skills align with driving advertiser success and leveraging AI.
- Prepare for AI-centric interviews: Be ready to explain your thought process and how you'd use AI tools for campaign optimization and client insights.
- Showcase partnership skills: Emphasize your ability to build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
- Demonstrate adaptability: Highlight your eagerness to learn and apply new AI technologies effectively.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for a Client Account Manager at Pinterest?
- The Client Account Manager role at Pinterest is hybrid. You will be expected to be in the office for in-person collaboration twice a week, requiring you to be within a commutable distance of the New York, NY office.
- What is the salary range for a Client Account Manager II at Pinterest?
- The base salary range for the Client Account Manager II position at Pinterest in the US is between $88,520 and $154,911 USD annually, not including potential equity and incentive compensation.
- Does Pinterest offer relocation assistance for this role?
- No, this position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Candidates must be able to commute to the New York, NY office twice a week.
- What is Pinterest's approach to AI in the recruiting process for Client Account Manager roles?
- Pinterest emphasizes understanding your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI. They value your approach and thinking process, as detailed in their AI interview philosophy, and use AI in their recruiting process.
- What educational background is typically required for a Client Account Manager at Pinterest?
- A Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience, is generally required for the Client Account Manager position. Relevant experience in digital advertising sales is also crucial.
- How does Pinterest ensure diversity and inclusion in its hiring for Client Account Manager positions?
- Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on merit. They consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic, and they also consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.
- What kind of clients will a Client Account Manager work with at Pinterest?
- As a Client Account Manager II, you will work with a sophisticated book of business, including some of the largest advertisers on the Pinterest platform, acting as a trusted consultant to their businesses.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Client Account Manager at Pinterest?
- Key responsibilities include managing and growing client accounts, translating partner goals into actionable insights, advising clients on Pinterest ad products, building strong partner relationships, and driving revenue growth, all while leveraging AI tools for efficiency.