Business Head - Pinterest

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Lead the next chapter of Pinterest’s growth in Korea by building strong teams, unlocking new revenue opportunities, and shaping market strategy for a global platform.
Are you ready to join our digital revolution journey? Aleph represents the world’s leading platforms in 130+ markets, across new and existing geographies, enabling platforms like Tiktok, Amazon, Google, and nearly 55 others to expand into new markets, and empowering advertisers to take full advantage of the platforms’ advertising capabilities. Through these long-lasting partnerships, Aleph creates the opportunity for all people and businesses to advertise at a local and global level without limits. Entravision is rapidly expanding across Asia, and Korea stands at the center of our momentum. We are looking for an exceptional Business Head for Pinterest who thinks big, acts boldly, and leads with impact. If you’re energized by building strong teams, unlocking new revenue opportunities, and shaping market strategy for a global platform, this role offers a rare opportunity to accelerate Pinterest’s footprint in Korea. Lead the next chapter of Pinterest’s growth story. What You’ll Do
  • Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing team of Account Managers and Client Partners to exceed quarterly revenue targets for Korea export markets.
  • Serve as the primary senior contact for major advertisers and agencies; build influential, long-term relationships with key decision-makers.
  • Develop and execute scalable sales strategies and programs that accelerate acquisition and retention of Pinterest’s direct advertisers and agency partners.
  • Establish operational processes that enable the team to work efficiently and grow revenue at scale.
  • Set sales goals, build performance forecasts, analyze historical data, and optimize strategies to consistently achieve targets.
  • Communicate progress and strategic updates across global time zones in a clear and timely manner.
  • Collaborate with regional and global teams—including product, marketing, and operations—to ensure seamless alignment.
  • Represent Pinterest at local industry events, speaking on behalf of the business and strengthening market presence.
  • Motivate and develop talent, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage the relationship with Pinterest’s vendor partner and ensure operational excellence.
  • What You Need for This Role
  • 8+ years of experience in digital media sales, online advertising, or commercial leadership roles.
  • Proven track record of leading teams toward ambitious revenue goals.
  • Strong analytical and strategic planning skills; ability to turn data into actionable insights.
  • Experience with scaling operations, building processes, and managing cross-functional projects.
  • Comfortable thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with frequent change.
  • Business-level fluency in Korean and English.
  • Proficiency in Salesforce, Tableau, Excel, and sales productivity tools.
  • Experience working with outsourced vendors (a plus).
  • Experience working with agencies or resellers (a plus).
  • BA/BS degree required.
  • What Will Make Us Really Love You
  • You are a natural leader who inspires through clarity, empathy, and confidence.
  • You bring a growth mindset and encourage innovation within your team.
  • You build trust easily with senior-level stakeholders and influence through relationship strength.
  • You balance long-term strategy with hands-on execution when needed.
  • You’re passionate about Pinterest’s mission and see its potential in the Korean market.
  • You thrive in multicultural, globally connected environments.
  • What You’ll Love About Us
  • High Impact: Own Pinterest’s business strategy and growth in one of its most exciting international markets.
  • Global Collaboration: Work closely with diverse, high-performing teams across APAC, EMEA, and the US.
  • Innovation & Creativity: Be part of an ecosystem that values new ideas, creative solutions, and entrepreneurial thinking.
  • Leadership Autonomy: Shape the team, define market approaches, and influence long-term vision.
  • Growth Culture: A supportive environment that invests in talent development, leadership, and personal growth.
  • #ALEPH

    Join us and lead the next chapter of Pinterest’s growth in Korea, where innovation, creativity, and leadership come together to shape the future of digital advertising.

    This role is based in Seoul, Korea, with some travel required to meet clients and agencies. The Business Head for Pinterest reports to the Country Head and plays a critical role in our regional leadership team.

    Apply now and step into a role where your ambition becomes opportunity.

    Aleph is a place of many cultures, perspectives, and talents. We support each other, creating an environment of giving and receiving. We value partnership and communication because we believe it takes a group of people to achieve great things. We are energized by our ever-changing industry, our curiosity keeps us learning and seeking out new opportunities.  

    We stay flexible and adaptable, and believe in moving with the speed of change. We encourage everyone to strive for more, providing our internal talent with growth opportunities and the ability to learn together. 

    “Share our similarities, celebrate our differences.” – M. Scott Peck

    A leading global enabler of digital advertising in emerging countries

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