Sr. Client Partner, Auto

New York, NY · New York · Hybrid · Posted Oct 15, 2026

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The Sr. Client Partner, Auto will serve as a strategic visionary, cultivating trusted relationships with top-tier automotive manufacturers and national retailers.
This role focuses on driving revenue growth through full-funnel sales strategies, leveraging deep expertise in digital advertising and Pinterest's ad offerings.
The position requires a collaborative approach to managing client accounts, analyzing performance data, and spearheading long-term strategic partnerships.

Develop and execute full-funnel sales strategies encompassing awareness, consideration, conversion, and retention for automotive clients.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with client and agency stakeholders, including C-suite and investment teams.
Build and execute a strategic business plan to drive revenue growth and spearhead annual deal conversations.
Deliver guidance on digital ecosystem and Pinterest's ad offerings, focusing on upper and lower funnel formats.
Develop tailored media strategies leveraging industry insights to scale performance media solutions like search, shopping, and feed-based ads.
Spearhead negotiations and develop joint business plans to maximize impact and address complex challenges.
Analyze partner goals and deliver data-driven insights to guide successful media strategies.
Champion Pinterest's value proposition by showcasing impactful ad metrics.
Proactively identify and communicate opportunities for incremental growth to expand partnerships.
Organize key educational summits, strategy sessions, and QBRs.

Deep understanding of full-funnel advertising solutions, including media and measurement for brand, consideration, and conversion.
Proven track record of developing long-term partnerships and negotiating annual partnership agreements.
Ability to think critically and analytically by leveraging macro and micro performance trends.
Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve revenue goals.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Willingness to challenge decision-makers and drive accountability.
Demonstrated curiosity for and practical application of AI to improve productivity and client communications.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as digital media or SAAS sales, or equivalent experience.
Must be in a commutable distance from the NYC office for in-person collaboration 2 times per week.

Specialized knowledge or expertise in search, shopping, display, and/or social advertising.