# Sr. Programmatic Ads Sales Specialist

**Company:** [Pinterest](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/pinterest)
**Location:** Chicago, IL, New York, NY
**Role:** Performance Marketing
**Salary:** $92k – $189k/yr
**Experience:** 6+ years
**Skills:** Programmatic Advertising, Ad Tech, Digital Media Sales, Data Integration, Clean Rooms, Full-Funnel Advertising, Display Advertising, Search Advertising, Shopping Advertising, Campaign Optimization
**Posted:** 2026-03-06

> Drives programmatic ad sales for Pinterest by managing full-funnel strategies, executive client relationships, campaign setup, and data-driven optimizations. Requires 6+ years in digital media sales with programmatic expertise and bachelor's degree.

## Job Description

## What you'll do:
- Develop and execute full-funnel, programmatic sales strategies for top-tier clients, driving measurable business results across awareness, consideration, conversion, and retention.
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with clients and agency partners, leading strategic deal negotiations, QBRs, and educational sessions focused on ad tech innovation.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Pinterest’s programmatic ad offerings and digital ecosystem trends, influencing media strategies and solution adoption.
- Advise on best practices in programmatic buying, data integration, measurement, and optimization to maximize campaign performance on Pinterest’s platform.
- Serve as point of contact for programmatic campaigns working with Ops teams to manage deal creation, campaign setup, technical troubleshooting, and real-time optimizations.
- Leverage data-driven insights to craft actionable recommendations and guide clients toward sustained programmatic growth and ROI.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams, championing Pinterest’s value in the programmatic marketplace and identifying new growth opportunities.

## What we’re looking for:
- 6+ years in client-facing digital media sales roles, with deep expertise in programmatic advertising, ad tech, or media strategy.
- Advanced understanding of full-funnel digital advertising solutions, including brand, consideration, and conversion strategies, with specialized knowledge in search, shopping, display, or (social a plus).
- Proven track record of building and nurturing executive-level relationships with advertisers and agency programmatic centers, developing long-term strategic plans, and negotiating high-value partnership agreements to drive measurable business outcomes.
- Strong understanding of data and measurement solutions including Clean Rooms.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities; skilled at translating data, macro trends, and campaign performance insights into actionable recommendations that fuel ongoing revenue growth.
- Strong consultative approach with the ability to educate, influence, and challenge executive stakeholders while crafting visionary and results-oriented media strategies.
- Excellent communicator and collaborator, thriving in fast-paced environments while ensuring operational excellence, seamless cross-functional teamwork, and project management success.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as digital media or SaaS sales, or equivalent professional experience.

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