Lead Client Partner, UK Enterprise Sales - Financial Services

As Lead Client Partner, you will define, launch and drive strategic outcomes and operationalize the vision for the business you manage. We’re looking for a high-performing candidate with experience building advertising/media or direct advertising sales, passion for solving ambiguous problems, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functionally and externally.  You will harness the power of AI-driven solutions and data intelligence to optimise client outcomes and elevate the client experience. Our advertising business is thriving, our user base continues to grow, and we believe the impact of this role can fuel our company to grow in unprecedented ways. 

What you’ll do:

• Develop and execute client partnership strategy and plan that leads to advertising revenue growth for Pinterest
• Lead and execute ongoing pipeline planning ; planning, pitching and closing deals as well as reporting weekly progress to industry manager
• Build strong relationships externally with mid and senior level decision makers within partners organisation (Brands and Agencies) toward trusted partnership as well as drive thought leadership 
• Grow Pinterest advertisement revenue sustainably in the Financial Services industry
• Build strategy and action plan for scope of business
• Track, analyse, and communicate key quantitative metrics and business trends to senior leadership on a weekly basis
• Achieve revenue targets through effective planning, analyzing data on past performance, and projecting future performance
• Work cross-regionally and cross-functionally to build cohesive partnerships with peers and internal stakeholders, including product, sales operations, and marketing
• Leverage AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline campaign management, identify emerging trends, and recommend optimisations at scale
• Analyse campaign data using AI-powered insights platforms, translating findings into actionable strategies for client success

What we’re looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in advertising sales or marketing/brand building 
• Strong understanding of how media work and what drives media decisions
• Strong knowledge of media and advertising KPIs and language
• Demonstrated experience of commercial acumen & analytical mindset
• Hands-on experience integrating AI or automation into routine workflow processes, and a curiosity for adopting new AI technologies
• Familiarity with AI-powered marketing, analytics, and reporting tools for scalable client management
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Marketing, or equivalent experience

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

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