Brand Partnerships Manager
Spearhead strategic development and execution of revenue-driving brand partnerships, requiring 5+ years of experience in brand partnerships, creative strategy, or sales.
What you’ll do:
- As a Brand Partnerships Manager, you will spearhead the strategic development and execution of revenue-driving brand partnerships, aligning consumer marketing objectives.
- Working in partnership with the Global Sales Org (GSO), you will lead on the creation and concepting of sales packages linked to consumer marketing campaigns and priorities, such as Pinterest Predicts, festivals, brand campaign.
- Working with GSO, you will also identify advertising clients to build bespoke brand partnerships, collaborating on ideas and pitches, in order to drive buzz.
- Once brand partnerships packages have been agreed, you will develop briefs and project plans to activate them. Working closely with the advertiser, you’ll own any relationship with external agencies and/or Pinterest House of Creative.
- You’ll partner closely with other functions including creative strategy, measurement and insights, social and product marketing.
- You’ll monitor and analyse partnership performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization and growth, and providing regular reports to senior management.
- Although this is a UK role, some work in other European markets, such as France and Germany, may be required.
What we’re looking for:
- 5+ years experience in brand partnerships, creative strategy, or sales.
- Strategic thinker who is capable of translating vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
- Proven track record of success in working closely with sales to drive revenue, ideally managing paid brand partnerships.
- Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Analytical yet creative; has an aptitude to build strategies based on data and insights and translate into brand partnership sales packages balancing the needs of both Pinterest and our partner.
- Adaptable and resilient with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities effectively and navigate ambiguity with confidence.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or equivalent work experience.