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About the Role

Pinterest is seeking a Director, Multi-Vertical (CPG, Tech, Auto, Travel, Telco, Ents, QSR, FinServe, Govt), UK to lead monetization efforts across verticals in one of EMEA’s largest markets. This role reports to the UK Managing Director and involves building the multi-vertical business, driving client growth through cross-functional partnerships, managing senior sellers, and representing Pinterest externally.

Responsibilities

Lead sales strategy and execution for the multi-vertical business in the UK.
Develop market and competitive assessments to identify and drive new opportunities.
Build and develop relationships with partners’ executive and operational teams and industry associations.
Close strategic partnerships and scale revenue with advertisers.
Drive sales operational excellence across key metrics and leading sales indicators.
Lead the team by building, training, and motivating a high-performing, diverse sales team.
Partner closely with Sales Operations and Measurement teams to analyze data trends and client performance.
Contribute to the success of the country through collaborating across verticals and teams.
Champion the thoughtful use of AI-driven tools and insights to improve sales effectiveness, client strategy, and team productivity.
Build and strengthen strategic relationships with key media agencies and agency stakeholders.
Act as an external spokesperson and champion our value proposition in the UK.

Requirements

15 or more years of experience in the digital media industry.
7 or more years of management experience.
Strong team player with experience in successfully leading marketing or sales teams.
Ability to work with executive level business and marketing leaders within client organizations.
Established industry leader with strong network amongst advertiser and client companies.
Strong understanding of performance, data, and measurement landscapes.
Demonstrated experience using data and trends to develop winning strategies.
Strong focus on operational excellence by having introduced new performance measures, processes, and systems.
Strong understanding of how AI is shaping digital advertising, marketing, and sales leadership.
Able to clearly articulate Pinterest’s role across the full marketing funnel.
Outstanding go-to-market strategy and operational rigor to drive the successful execution of sales business priorities.
Strong leadership skills that inspire, drive urgency, and challenge sales teams.
Strong cross-functional partnership skills to drive discussions with product and engineering teams.
Strong influencing skills to build and direct sales priorities and decisions.
Outstanding presentation and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to excel in a growth environment and incubating new businesses.
Demonstrated understanding of the digital measurement landscape, including MTA & MMM.
Experience using or leading teams that use AI-powered tools for forecasting, client planning, workflow efficiency, or insight generation is a strong advantage.
A passion for Pinterest and its mission.

Skills

Sales strategy and execution
Market and competitive assessment
Relationship building
Strategic partnership development
Revenue scaling
Sales operational excellence
Team leadership and motivation
Data analysis
Cross-functional collaboration
AI-driven sales tools
Media agency relationship management
External spokesperson
Go-to-market strategy
Performance measurement
Process and systems implementation
AI in digital advertising
Marketing funnel strategy
Visual search and discovery capabilities
Influencing skills
Presentation and communication
Growth environment adaptation
Digital measurement (MTA & MMM)

Location

London, UK

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

15+ years in digital media
7+ years management experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Advertising, or equivalent experience

About the Company

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.
At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact.

Equal Opportunity

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.
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.
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