Agency Lead

Pinterest; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 172,425 - 301,744; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking an Agency Lead in New York to drive agency growth and serve as the primary contact for Publicis agencies. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in digital advertising and agency sales, demonstrating a strong ability to implement sales strategies and maintain executive relationships.

This role includes building agency partnerships, driving revenue, and leveraging AI tools for efficiency. The position requires office presence in New York for key collaboration moments, making proximity essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in digital advertising and agency sales.
• Strong understanding of agency operating models.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish Pinterest as a leading platform for agency networks.
• Drive new business revenue with agencies.
• Act as primary contact and thought leader for agencies.
• Build C-level relationships and educate on Pinterest ad platform.

Skills

Digital advertising experience

Sales strategies implementation

Executive communication

Client-focused operations

AI tools utilization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for an Agency Lead to help grow Pinterest's US agency business. As the primary point of contact for Publicis agencies in the US, you will leverage executive relationships and Pinterest ad platform expertise to inspire agencies to become Pinterest ad experts and transform our agency partners into advocates to meet their clients' goals.

What you’ll do:

• Establish Pinterest as a leading business driving platform for a US agency network
• Drive incremental and new business revenue within your book of business
• Act as the primary point of contact, escalation point and thought leader for your agencies
• Build relationships at the c-level and educate agencies to master the Pinterest ad platform and maximize success for their partners
• Continually keep agencies updated with new Pinterest ad offerings so they can present new offerings to partners
• Conduct periodic business reviews with agency leadership and important constituencies
• Provide best-in-class client service and partnership across all facets of agency investment, planning, social and research
• Track, analyze, and communicate key quantitative metrics and business trends as they relate to agency relationships
• Work cross-functionally to help Pinterest build a world-class advertising platform
• Use AI to quickly analyze data, track business trends, and streamline QBRs, presentations, and strategic recommendations

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in digital advertising, including experience at agencies and in agency sales, specifically working with media and related agencies on brand and performance advertising products.
• Demonstrative capabilities in implementing sales strategies into the holdco and opco level of a media agency network, showing a strong understanding of agency operating models and structures
• Experience working with executive-level business and marketing leaders within agency organizations with a customer focus
• Proven track record of managing revenue pipeline with forward-looking predictability
• An independent, business-focused creative thinker who is excited to work with leading agency and technology partners
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, attention to detail, and a bias for proactively resolving issues
• Experience using AI tools to drive efficiency, generate insights, and improve the quality of business materials and client communications.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or equivalent experience.

Relocation Statement:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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 3-4 times per quarter and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from the New York Office.

Salary range: $172,425—$301,744 USD.

US based applicants only.

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 or 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.