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PinterestClient Account Manager II, CPG (Food)
Pinterest is seeking a Client Account Manager II, CPG (Food) to join its US Enterprise Sales team in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will manage…
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Pinterest is seeking a Client Account Manager II, CPG (Food) to join its US Enterprise Sales team in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will manage a sophisticated portfolio of large advertisers within the consumer packaged goods sector, acting as a trusted advisor and consultant. Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform serving over 500 million monthly active users seeking inspiration across food, home, beauty, and lifestyle categories, offering upper-funnel brand…
Job Description
Pinterest is seeking a Client Account Manager II, CPG (Food) to join its US Enterprise Sales team in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will manage a sophisticated portfolio of large advertisers within the consumer packaged goods sector, acting as a trusted advisor and consultant. Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform serving over 500 million monthly active users seeking inspiration across food, home, beauty, and lifestyle categories, offering upper-funnel brand awareness opportunities before consumers finalize their purchasing decisions.
This position requires you to collaborate internally and partner with brand marketing leads, media agencies, and shopper marketing teams. You will help embed awareness solutions into annual planning cycles, ensure accurate setup of first-party CRM and shopper data, and deliver performance reporting that highlights upper-funnel value. The role requires working from the Chicago office twice a week for in-person collaboration, and relocation assistance is not provided.
Ideal candidates will bring experience in digital advertising sales, familiarity with digital ad technologies across search, shopping, display, and social, and a willingness to utilize AI tools for daily productivity and campaign analysis. Pinterest provides an inclusive workplace environment and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination.
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, upsell, and optimize data-driven upper-funnel awareness ad campaigns for CPG brands alongside internal teams
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with brand marketing leads, media agencies, and shopper marketing teams
- Integrate Pinterest awareness solutions into client annual brand planning cycles
- Implement client first-party CRM and shopper data segments for precise audience targeting
- Refine broad and interest-based audiences to maximize reach and frequency for CPG brands
- Produce weekly campaign performance reports explaining brand lift, reach, and share-of-voice metrics
- Advise clients on platform ad products, targeting, bidding, and measurement strategies
- Provide client service through effective communication and issue resolution
Requirements
- Experience in digital advertising sales, preferably with performance advertisers
- Demonstrated ability to manage mutually beneficial client accounts independently
- Strong knowledge of digital ad technologies across Search, Shopping, Display, and Social
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve goals in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for building lasting partnerships
- Willingness to explore and leverage AI tools to enhance day-to-day productivity and research
- Ability to work from the Chicago office two days a week for in-person collaboration
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary ranging from $75,242 to $131,674 USD
- Eligibility for equity compensation
- Eligibility for incentive compensation
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this job located?
This position is based in Chicago, IL, with an in-office requirement of two days per week for collaboration. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
What is the employment type?
The posting specifies that this is a full-time position.
What is the salary range for this role?
The base salary range is $75,242 to $131,674 USD, and the position is also eligible for equity and incentive compensation.
Are there specific education requirements?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or possess equivalent experience.
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