Industry Manager II

About the role

Pinterest is on the lookout for a seasoned Industry Manager II to spearhead the growth and operational execution of our advertising initiatives. This position is in enhancing performance outcomes for major travel clients situated in the Netherlands, as well as for emerging accounts in the Nordic region. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving strategic initiatives that align with our business objectives.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead a performance-driven Travel Team dedicated to serving top-tier enterprise clients in the Netherlands while also overseeing the Emerging team focused on the Nordic markets.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with C-suite executives at both advertising agencies and client organizations, ensuring alignment on strategic goals.
• Analyze, report, and interpret key business metrics and market trends to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Recruit, mentor, and guide a diverse team, promoting an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that values different perspectives.
• Partner with internal teams across product development, sales operations, and marketing to foster cross-functional collaboration and drive business success.
• Work closely with engineering and product teams to convert customer feedback into actionable insights that enhance our advertising solutions.
• Create and implement strategic plans that align with overall business objectives, ensuring that all initiatives are performance-oriented.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities for growth and innovation within the advertising space.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in media, digital, or advertising sales, showcasing a deep understanding of the industry.
• A proven history of consistently meeting and surpassing revenue targets, demonstrating strong sales acumen.
• Exceptional ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with C-suite executives and marketing leaders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience that demonstrates your expertise in the field.
• Strong capability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment, effectively securing necessary resources to achieve results.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable strategies.

Nice to have

• Experience in performance advertising across various channels, including display, social media, shopping, and search.
• Familiarity with measurement and analytics tools, including attribution modeling and media mix modeling, to assess campaign effectiveness.
• Knowledge of the competitive advertising landscape, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Multilingual skills, particularly in Dutch or other Nordic languages, to enhance communication with local clients.
• Previous experience in the travel industry or with travel-related clients, providing valuable insights into their unique needs and challenges.

Skills & tools

• Proficient in performance advertising strategies and tools, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making.
• Skilled in measurement techniques and analytics, ensuring campaigns are optimized for maximum impact.
• Familiar with various advertising platforms and technologies, enabling effective management of client campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, essential for building relationships and influencing stakeholders.

Practical notes

• This position operates in a hybrid format, requiring in-office collaboration 1-2 times per week; candidates should be located within a reasonable commuting distance from the Amsterdam office.
• Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role, so applicants should be prepared to work from the specified location.

Join Pinterest and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of advertising in the travel sector. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving performance and building relationships, we encourage you to apply for this .

About the company

Pinterest is a visual discovery engine for finding ideas for recipes, home and style inspiration, and more. Founded by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp in 2010, Pinterest went public in April 2019 and has over 480 million monthly active users worldwide.