Brand Partnerships Lead

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Pinterest is looking for a Brand Partnerships Lead to shape and lead high-impact client partnerships and pop-up programs that connect brands with our platform in creative, meaningful ways. You’ll work across creative, production, experiential, sales and operations partners to bring integrated programs from concept through launch. This role sits at the intersection of marketing strategy, creative development, and execution, with clear visibility into business impact and room to grow your influence over time.

What you’ll do:

Lead end-to-end marketing strategy and execution for mid-to-large client partnership and pop-up programs from concept through launch.

Establish program frameworks, planning rhythms and decision points that align business priorities, partner needs and Pinterest brand standards across multiple high-visibility initiatives.

Lead cross-functional collaboration across creative, production, experiential, sales, and operations teams to keep high-visibility programs moving forward.

Manage communication and expectations across assigned programs, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment on timelines, deliverables, feedback, and overall program execution.

Establish goals, track milestones, and measure performance against KPIs tied to program success, package volume, and incremental revenue.

Turn program learnings into strategic recommendations that influence future partnership offerings, operating models and market-facing opportunities.

Use AI to speed early planning, briefing and concept development, while applying judgment and verification to maintain quality.

Use AI to summarize learnings, streamline repeatable reporting and help identify opportunities to improve future programs.

What we’re looking for:

Minimum of 8 years of experience in integrated marketing, brand partnerships, experiential marketing or program leadership.

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience in leading complex partnership or pop-up programs from planning through launch, with clear ties to business and revenue goals.

Experience in partnering across creative, production, experiential, sales, and operations to move cross-functional work forward.

Experience in translating business priorities into clear plans, timelines, and integrated go-to-market approaches.

Experience ideating on and reviewing creative work, upholding brand standards, and giving clear feedback that strengthens ideas and execution.

Experience in using performance insights and business context to recommend changes that improve future partnership strategy, planning and execution.

High integrity and ownership in handling sensitive information, avoiding over-reliance on AI and staying accountable for final decisions and deliverables.