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# Sales Strategy & Operations Lead, Agency Deal Ops at Pinterest

- **Company:** Pinterest
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA / New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $132k–$272k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://www.pinterestcareers.com/jobs/?gh_jid=7678715

## Job description

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](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/our-life/pinflex/) 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](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/our-philosophy-on-ai-in-hiring/).

The Sales Strategy & Operations (SS&O) team partners with advertising sales leaders to drive business performance through strategy, analytics, and operational rigor. We combine structured problem-solving, deep business insight, and scalable execution to help the sales organization make better decisions, operate more effectively, and accelerate revenue growth.

You will be responsible for the operations of our annual Agency deals commercial framework which is a significant driver of overall revenue and critical to our overall business success. You will be able to connect Agency sales needs with system support and product capabilities across a variety of Pinterest products. The role will partner closely with other team members and cross-functional stakeholders contributing to launching a world class annual Agency deals program.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly analytical, operationally rigorous, thrives in ambiguity, and can move fluidly between long-term strategy and day-to-day business execution.

What you’ll do:

- Develop and own the workflows that drive Pinterest’s global commercial deals program with the world’s largest media agencies.
- Define systems requirements for Agency Deals and work to build/deploy
- Systematize tracking of deal value/benefits
- Define and systematize agency attribution
- Drive operational improvements that remove friction, create efficiencies and automate processes, allowing the commercial program to scale effectively
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Agency Leads, Finance, Revenue and Accounting and Legal to ensure stakeholders are aligned on program operations and stable workflows meet each team's dependencies.
- Manage the deal pipeline in partnership with the Agency Deals team including  on-demand support for Agency Leads and approval flows,  including managing exception cases
- Lead internal trainings on operational best practice
- Partner with Sellers, Agency Leads and directly with Agency buyers to manage incoming requests to utilise Principal Trading value
- Structure recurring feedback mechanisms to capture seller and cross functional partner team feedback (e.g. standing weekly touchpoints, feedback surveys, etc); translate data and findings into insights and improvement opportunities
- Develop and maintain a strong level proficiency of Pinterest Products and solutions
- Evaluate industry trends, best practices, and emerging digital technologies to enhance program content and competitiveness
- Maintain strong communication and collaboration with Global Agency Team to identify program needs and development opportunities
- Partner with product development teams to develop BRDs and build new functionality to improve the operation of agency deals (e.g. in Ads Manager)

What we’re looking for:

- 8+ years of experience with demonstrated success in annual agency up-fronts, deals, program management, sales operations, revenue operations, or sales support roles with Agency customers. Digital media advertising industry experience preferred
- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience with Salesforce or other CRM application (e.g. Hubspot)
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field such as business administration, economics, finance, engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in understanding operational needs and leveraging data to identify trends and develop effective solutions
- Adept at thinking both innovatively and critically, open to challenging the status quo and thinking outside of the box
- Highly organized, proficient in time management, detail-oriented and operationally and strategically focused.
- Communicates effectively – Attentively listens to others, provides timely and helpful information, and is effective in a range of professional settings.
- Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing cross-functional teams to drive outcomes.
- Manages ambiguity and complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. This role requires the ability to navigate complex digital media industry topics
- “Builder” mindset - proven ability to independently identify problems and pursue solutions for them
- Ability to independently plan & prioritize across multiple projects with diverse objectives & needs
- Understanding of sales and digital advertising platforms is strongly preferred.

Relocation Statement:

- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our [PinFlex](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/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 1-2 times/month and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from the New York or San Francisco office.

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## #LI-ARMM78

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. 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](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/pinterest-life/).

US based applicants only $132,298—$272,377 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](https://forms.gle/sS24D4WboEKUZMQK6) for support.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.

## About Pinterest

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Pinterest is a visual discovery engine that helps people find inspiration for their lives, from recipes and home decor to fashion and travel.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: PINS)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2010
- **Founders**: Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, Evan Sharp

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Social media / Visual discovery
- **Target customers**: B2C (consumers seeking inspiration) and B2B (advertisers and brands)
- **Mission**: “Bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love.” [pinterestcareers.com](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Pinterest Platform**: A visual bookmarking and discovery tool where users create and share idea boards (SaaS/web/mobile).
- **Pinterest Ads**: An advertising platform enabling businesses to reach users through promoted pins, shopping ads, and video content.
- **Shopping Features**: Product pins, visual search, and direct purchase links that integrate e-commerce into the discovery experience.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: PINS). Market capitalization fluctuates; refer to latest financial reports for current figures.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue (FY2024 reported ~$3.2 billion) – not explicitly provided in search results; see SEC filings.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Early investors include SV Angel, Bessemer Venture Partners, and FirstMark Capital. Key partners include Shopify, Google Cloud, and Amazon Ads.
- **Growth Signals**: 186 open positions listed on the careers site, global offices in San Francisco, Seattle, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, and Dublin. CEO Bill Ready emphasizes a “positive internet” business model as a growth differentiator. [pinterestcareers.com/jobs](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/jobs/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Visual-first discovery**: Unlike text-based search engines, Pinterest uses image recognition and AI to surface ideas visually.
- **High-intent user base**: Users actively seek inspiration, making the platform highly valuable for advertisers.
- **AI at the core**: Machine learning powers recommendations, visual search, and shopping personalization.
- **Positive brand positioning**: Focus on inspiration and positivity differentiates it from other social platforms.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI and shopping**: Deep investment in AI to improve discovery and enable seamless shopping experiences.
- **Global expansion**: Growing international user base and advertiser ecosystem.
- **Creator and merchant tools**: Empowering content creators and small businesses to reach audiences directly.
- **Workplace flexibility**: The “PinFlex” model balances in-person collaboration with remote work autonomy. [pinterestcareers.com/inside-pinterest/pinflex](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/inside-pinterest/pinflex/)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Create the career you love” – emphasis on positivity, inclusion, and belonging. [pinterestcareers.com](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/)
- **Work model (PinFlex)**: Flexible – employees can work from an office or remotely within their country/region. In-person collaboration happens when it drives impact. A “Global30” program allows up to 30 days of work abroad per year. [pinterestcareers.com/inside-pinterest/pinflex](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/inside-pinterest/pinflex/)
- **Benefits**: Minimum 20 weeks global paid parental leave; comprehensive health, mental health, and wellness benefits; fertility and family building support; flexible vacation; retirement plans; home office stipend; office meals and snacks. [pinterestcareers.com/inside-pinterest/benefits](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/inside-pinterest/benefits/)
- **Engineering culture**: AI is central to product innovation. Candidates may be asked to use AI tools during interviews, but individual skills are assessed fairly. [pinterestcareers.com/candidate-hub](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/candidate-hub/)
- **Interview process**: Transparent, competency-based interviews with recruiter, hiring manager, and cross-functional partners. Accommodations available. [pinterestcareers.com/candidate-hub](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/candidate-hub/)

## Sources
1. [pinterestcareers.com](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/) – Company overview, mission, culture
2. [pinterestcareers.com/jobs](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/jobs/) – Open positions and locations
3. [pinterestcareers.com/inside-pinterest/benefits](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/inside-pinterest/benefits/) – Benefits and philosophy
4. [pinterestcareers.com/inside-pinterest/pinflex](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/inside-pinterest/pinflex/) – Flexible work model details
5. [pinterestcareers.com/candidate-hub](https://www.pinterestcareers.com/candidate-hub/) – Interview process and FAQs

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