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Programmatic Ads Sales Lead

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At a Glance

Location
Chicago, IL, US; New York, NY, US
Work Regime
hybrid
Experience
8+ years
Department
Sales
Posted
2026-03-05T17:14:09-05:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Advertising
  • Legal
  • Media
  • Medical

Requirements

8+ 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.

Responsibilities

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.