Sr. Client Account Manager, Retail

Pinterest; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,963 - 160,935; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking a Sr. Client Account Manager in Chicago. You will drive business results for key advertisers, using data-driven strategies to manage client relationships successfully. Responsibilities include planning ad campaigns, optimizing media strategies, and delivering performance insights. Successful candidates will have a strong background in client management and advertising best practices. This position requires in-office collaboration two times per week, and the salary range is $91,963—$160,935 USD.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and growing client accounts with data-driven strategies.
• Strong knowledge of advertising best practices and technical media measurement.
• Skilled at identifying client needs and communicating persuasive recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute data-driven ad campaigns.
• Build strategic partnerships and align with stakeholder goals.
• Optimize media campaigns and audience targeting.

Skills

Data-driven strategies

Advertising best practices

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, or related field

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. As a Sr. Client Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving business results for Pinterest’s largest strategic advertisers. Your expertise throughout the funnel tactics will help you grow and nurture client relationships and guide them from awareness through to conversion and retention. We’re looking for a Client Account Manager to help our most strategic partners successfully grow their business through 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 Sr. 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

• Plan, execute, upsell, and optimize data-driven ad campaigns in collaboration with internal teams.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships, aligning with stakeholder goals across all funnel stages.
• Ensure accurate implementation of first‑party data and campaign launches with cross‑functional teams.
• Optimize media campaigns and audience targeting daily using various technologies and platforms.
• Deliver weekly campaign performance reporting and insights.
• Advise clients on Pinterest ad products, targeting, bidding, creative, and measurement strategies.
• Provide exceptional client service through communication, issue resolution, and seamless execution.
• Simplify complex processes, upsell and pitch strategic solutions, and continuously improve campaigns.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing and growing client accounts with data‑driven strategies.
• Strong knowledge of advertising best practices and technical media measurement.
• Skilled at identifying client needs, communicating persuasive recommendations, and overcoming objections.
• Ability to build and execute full‑funnel sales strategies, driving adoption and conversions.
• Excellent at managing multiple campaigns, tasks, and timelines simultaneously.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, or related field, or equivalent experience.

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 2 times per week and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from our Chicago office.

Relocation Statement

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

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

$91,963—$160,935 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.