Sr. Client Partner

3M HEALTHCARE; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 79,198 - 138,597; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is looking for a Sr. Client Partner in Chicago, focusing on developing and nurturing client relationships, driving revenue through strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate should have experience in performance-based ad sales and the ability to work with high-level executives.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset and a proactive approach to identifying growth opportunities for both clients and Pinterest. This position offers a hybrid work model with a requirement to be in-office three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building and negotiating long-term partnerships.
• Experience in performance-based ad sales with a focus on analytical strategies.
• Ability to work with executive-level business and marketing leaders.

Responsibilities

• Retain and grow partner relationships to drive revenue.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop tailored media strategies to drive adoption of Pinterest ads.

Skills

Long-term partnership building

Performance-based ad sales

Analytical thinking

Executive-level relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, SaaS 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.

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.

As a Sr. Client Partner at Pinterest, you will develop and grow relationships with some of our most strategic and performance based advertisers in the Mid Market channel. Your primary responsibilities include meeting performance targets, developing new business, maintaining and expanding customer relationships, and resolving specific customer issues. By guiding clients’ efforts, you’ll drive value for millions of Pinners seeking inspiration and action, forming strategic alliances both internally and externally.

What you’ll do

• Retain and grow partner relationships, ultimately driving Pinterest revenue.
• Build strong relationships with clients, agencies, C‑suite, and key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate leadership and a deep understanding of client business goals and industry trends.
• Develop tailored media strategies to drive adoption of Pinterest ads.
• Position Pinterest as a key platform by highlighting ad performance and impact.
• Identify and communicate new growth opportunities to expand client partnerships.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience building long‑term partnerships and successful negotiations.
• Performance based ad sales background (lower funnel experience), turning data into actionable next steps is preferred.
• Experience working with executive‑level business and marketing leaders.
• Analytical thinker, skilled at turning data and trends into clear strategies for growth.
• Track record of meeting revenue goals and fostering ongoing partnership growth.
• Success working in fast‑paced, collaborative, and high‑performance environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, SaaS Sales, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• AI Enthusiast: Demonstrates a strong curiosity for and practical application of AI to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and elevate client communications, presentations, and recommendations. Uses AI thoughtfully across account strategy and sales motions to uncover insights, sharpen strategic narratives, and show up as a strong, trusted advisor while maintaining sound judgment and a high bar for quality.

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 or in‑market 3 times per week and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from our Chicago office.

Working Expectations

• In‑market focused sales team focused on velocity, expect to be traveling in market 50% of the time.

Relocation Statement

• This position is eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

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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 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

$79,198—$138,597 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.