Brand Partnerships Lead

Ali Aydi; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a Brand Partnerships Lead to shape and lead high-impact client partnerships and pop‑up programs that connect brands with our platform in creative, meaningful ways. You’ll work across creative, production, experiential, sales and operations partners to bring integrated programs from concept through launch.

This role sits at the intersection of marketing strategy, creative development and execution, with clear visibility into business impact and room to grow your influence

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in integrated marketing, brand partnerships, experiential marketing or program leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading complex partnerships or pop-up programs from planning through launch with clear ties to business and revenue goals.
• Experience partnering across creative, production, experiential, sales, and operations to move cross-functional work forward.
• Experience translating business priorities into clear plans, timelines, and integrated go-to-market approaches.
• Experience ideating on and reviewing creative work, upholding brand standards, and giving clear feedback that strengthens ideas and execution.
• Experience using performance insights and business context to recommend changes that improve future partnership strategy, planning and execution.
• High integrity and ownership in handling sensitive information, avoiding over-reliance on AI and staying accountable for final decisions and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end marketing strategy and execution for mid-to-large client partnership and pop-up programs from concept through launch.
• Establish program frameworks, planning rhythms and decision points that align business priorities, partner needs and Pinterest brand standards across multiple high-visibility initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across creative, production, experiential, sales, and operations teams to keep high-visibility programs moving forward.
• Manage communication and expectations across assigned programs, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment on timelines, deliverables, feedback, and overall program execution.
• Establish goals, track milestones, and measure performance against KPIs tied to program success, package volume, and incremental revenue.
• Turn program learnings into strategic recommendations that influence future partnership offerings, operating models and market-facing opportunities.
• Use AI to speed early planning, briefing and concept development, while applying judgment and verification to maintain quality.
• Use AI to summarize learnings, streamline repeatable reporting and help identify opportunities to improve future programs.

Skills

Integrated marketing

Brand partnerships

Experiential marketing

Program leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business

Job description

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.

Pinterest is looking for a Brand Partnerships Lead to shape and lead high-impact client partnerships and pop‑up programs that connect brands with our platform in creative, meaningful ways. You’ll work across creative, production, experiential, sales and operations partners to bring integrated programs from concept through launch. This role sits at the intersection of marketing strategy, creative development, and execution, with clear visibility into business impact and room to grow your influence over time.

What you’ll do:

• Lead end-to-end marketing strategy and execution for mid-to-large client partnership and pop‑up programs from concept through launch.


• Establish program frameworks, planning rhythms and decision points that align business priorities, partner needs and Pinterest brand standards across multiple high‑visibility initiatives.


• Lead cross‑functional collaboration across creative, production, experiential, sales, and operations teams to keep high‑visibility programs moving forward.


• Manage communication and expectations across assigned programs, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment on timelines, deliverables, feedback, and overall program execution.


• Establish goals, track milestones, and measure performance against KPIs tied to program success, package volume, and incremental revenue.


• Turn program learnings into strategic recommendations that influence future partnership offerings, operating models and market‑facing opportunities.


• Use AI to speed early planning, briefing and concept development, while applying judgment and verification to maintain quality.


• Use AI to summarize learnings, streamline repeatable reporting and help identify opportunities to improve future programs.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in integrated marketing, brand partnerships, experiential marketing or program leadership.


• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, a related field or equivalent experience.


• Experience in leading complex partnership or pop‑up programs from planning through launch, with clear ties to business and revenue goals.


• Experience in partnering across creative, production, experiential, sales, and operations to move cross‑functional work forward.


• Experience in translating business priorities into clear plans, timelines, and integrated go‑to‑market approaches.


• Experience ideating on and reviewing creative work, upholding brand standards, and giving clear feedback that strengthens ideas and execution.


• Experience in using performance insights and business context to recommend changes that improve future partnership strategy, planning and execution.


• High integrity and ownership in handling sensitive information, avoiding over‑reliance on AI and staying accountable for final decisions and deliverables.

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 recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day‑to‑day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.


• This role will need to be in the office for in‑person collaboration 1-2 times every 6 months and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

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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. 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

$120,321—$247,718 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.

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