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Sr. Manager, Programmatic Ads Sales

Lead the sales strategy for Pinterest's programmatic ad products while mentoring a diverse sales team.

Location
New York, NY, US
Compensation
$169.3k–$296.4k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 3 weeks ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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Requirements

Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Equity/Stock Options

Joblaze summary

In the role of Senior Manager for Programmatic Ads Sales at Pinterest, the individual will focus on developing and executing sales strategies to enhance the adoption of programmatic advertising solutions. Key skills include a deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including DSPs and SSPs, as well as experience in leading high-performing sales teams. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with over a decade in digital media and a proven track record in sales management, particularly within the ad tech space. The role also involves collaboration with various internal teams to create integrated marketing solutions.

Joblaze insights

Quick facts

Is the Sr. Manager, Programmatic Ads Sales role remote?
It's hybrid — Pinterest expects some on-site time in New York, NY, US .
What's the salary range?
Pinterest lists $169,344–$296,352 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Manager, Programmatic Ads Sales role.
Where is the role based?
Pinterest is hiring for this position in New York, NY, US .
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Adtech, digital media, programmatic advertising.
What seniority level is this role?
Pinterest targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Sr. Manager, Programmatic Ads Sales role at Pinterest.

From the original posting

About Pinterest:

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. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

Pinterest is on a mission to improve the comprehensiveness and shoppability of ads on our platform. We’re accomplishing this by expanding our advertising demand sources through partnerships with third-party ad platforms and working closely with Agencies and media companies who manage performance marketing budgets.

As a Senior Manager, Programmatic Sales, you will be instrumental in shaping the sales strategy for our programmatic ad products. This includes building and leading a team focused on increasing adoption and achieving sustained revenue growth. You will collaborate closely with product marketing and product leadership to implement sales strategies, gather customer feedback, and influence our product roadmap to ensure future investment in our solutions.

What you’ll do:

  • Build and deepen relationships with client executives, programmatic partners, and regional leaders to champion Pinterest’s programmatic value.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, diverse sales team focused on programmatic and AdTech solutions.
  • Design and execute sales strategies, plans, and programs to drive programmatic 3P demand and AdTech adoption across key markets.
  • Serve as a thought leader, representing Pinterest at industry events and in executive-level client meetings globally.
  • Develop and apply deep knowledge of the programmatic advertising ecosystem, including demand-side platform (DSPs), server-side platform (SSPs), auction mechanics, and deal types, to inform go-to-market strategy and deliver scalable client solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales Operations, Product, Measurement, Agency, Creative, Media Strategy, Product, and Engineering) to create integrated, full-funnel programmatic marketing solutions and best practices.
  • Analyze key performance indicators, track delivery and client success, and evolve sales playbooks to achieve quarterly and annual revenue goals.
  • Create scalable solutions by working with internal partners to prioritize product needs, share insights, and drive client adoption of new offerings

What we’re looking for:

  • 10+ years of experience in digital media and ad tech, including 5+ years leading high-performing teams in large-scale management roles.
  • Demonstrated expertise in sales management within online advertising, programmatic ecosystems, and ad tech.
  • Deep knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics, and the full ad tech landscape (DSPs, SSPs, auction mechanics, deal structures).
  • Proven ability to develop and execute go-to-market strategies that drive programmatic and AdTech growth and revenue.
  • Strong understanding of data and measurement solutions including Clean Rooms.
  • Experienced in building efficient workflows and scalable processes to improve team and client success.
  • Exceptional collaborator and communicator, able to inspire teams, align stakeholders, and influence decisions in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
  • Successful history of managing C-level partnerships, leading high-impact initiatives, and adapting to global, evolving business needs.
  • Familiarity with AI-powered advertising solutions, including machine learning-driven targeting, automated bidding, and generative AI applications, with the ability to translate these capabilities into compelling client value propositions.
  • Passionate about Pinterest’s mission, committed to innovation, delivering client value, and acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as digital media or sales, or equivalent professional 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 a week and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from the New York City office.

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity and incentive compensation. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only
$169,344$296,352 USD

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. 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. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.
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