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About the Role
Shape the Future of Advertising at Pinterest Japan
Pinterest is more than a platform; it is a global destination where millions find inspiration to create a life they love. As we continue to scale our impact, we are looking for a visionary Head of Verticals to lead our CPG and Growth sales efforts in Tokyo. This is a pivotal role for a strategic leader who thrives on building high-performing teams from the ground up and driving revenue through innovative, integrated marketing programs.
In this role, you will act as the bridge between our cutting-edge advertising technology and the Japanese market's top marketers. You will leverage your deep industry expertise to influence executive decision-makers, advocate for partner needs internally with our product and engineering teams, and cultivate a culture of excellence within your sales organization. At Pinterest, we embrace AI as a partner in our creativity, and we are looking for leaders who are ready to integrate these tools to amplify our business impact.
You will be joining a team that values unique perspectives, flexibility, and a mission-driven approach to work. If you are a seasoned sales leader with a passion for digital media and a track record of building world-class organizations, we invite you to help us fuel our next phase of growth.
Key Technical Responsibilities
- check_circle Define, launch, and execute strategic outcomes for the CPG and Growth verticals in Japan.
- check_circle Build, train, and motivate a high-performing advertising sales team from the ground up.
- check_circle Drive revenue growth by engaging with top existing and potential partners.
- check_circle Develop and maintain relationships with industry CEOs, CMOs, and key executive decision-makers.
- check_circle Partner with marketers to build integrated marketing programs and identify content growth opportunities.
- check_circle Track, analyze, and communicate quantitative metrics and business trends.
- check_circle Serve as an internal advocate for partners by collaborating with product and engineering teams to address feedback.
Prerequisites & Qualifications
- check 10+ years of experience in Advertising, Digital, and/or Media Sales.
- check 5+ years of experience in sales leadership and people management.
- check Proven track record of building and developing world-class sales teams and exceeding revenue goals.
- check Deep understanding of performance-based media organizations.
- check Established industry relationships with executive-level business and marketing leaders in Japan.
- check Experience in advertising for CPG and direct-response advertisers is highly preferred.
- check Ability to interface effectively with product and engineering teams.
- check Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- check Must be located within a commutable distance to the Tokyo office for in-person collaboration (typically 2 days per week).
About Pinterest Greenhouse Board
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Pinterest Greenhouse Board is a hiring entity associated with Pinterest, a visual discovery engine and technology company that helps users find inspiration for their lives. Operating in the technology and software sector with a presence in Los Angeles, CA, this recruitment channel facilitates the sourcing and onboarding of talent to support Pinterest's core platform development, engineering initiatives, and business operations.