Account Manager

QuinStreet is a pioneer in powering decentralized online marketplaces that match searchers and “research and compare” consumers with brands. We run these virtual- and private-label marketplaces in one of the nation’s largest media networks. Our industry-leading segmentation and AI-driven matching technologies help consumers find better solutions and brands faster, allowing brands to target and reach in-market customer prospects with pinpoint accuracy and pay only for performance results. Our campaign-results-driven matching decision engines and optimization algorithms are built from over 20 years and billions of dollars of online media experience.

About the role

As an Account Manager, you will take ownership and responsibility for a portfolio of existing high-value publisher partners within CloudControlMedia’s education vertical. This position focuses on managing partner success within CloudControlMedia’s real-time performance acquisition platform (CCMP) to deepen partnerships within our clicks, calls, and lead products. This role requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and resourceful individual who is comfortable with data and analytics to find opportunities in a fast-paced environment and grow partnerships that lead to win-win outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage, build, and grow a portfolio of existing partners through strategic thinking, effective communication, and data analysis.
• Potential to lead a team of employees to drive client initiatives, project opportunities, and strategic integrations.
• Proactively identify publisher opportunities and recommend solutions to optimize and achieve publishers’ goals.
• Analyze performance within the CCMP platform, coach partners on self-service management, and develop highly consultative action plans for growth.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams such as client/advertiser, analytics, creative, and product teams to unearth areas for additional growth.
• Educate publishers on CloudControlMedia’s comprehensive product and service suite to relay the strength and breadth of the partnership.
• Develop and foster relationships with senior and executive-level publisher supplier contacts.
• Maintain and provide education market thought leadership and marketplace insights to help publishers drive informed decisions over time.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, Data Analytics, or any related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a support-type role or related field. Education vertical experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of best practices in online performance marketing is a plus.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills: ability to approach problems with fresh insights and solutions rather than relying solely on a playbook.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and clients while solving problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with numbers and proficiency in Excel.
• Prior experience with business intelligence/data visualization tools such as Tableau or SQL is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team-oriented.
• Can-do attitude, customer-focused, self-starter, resourceful, highly organized, detail-oriented, and strong work ethic.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 USD to $85,000 USD annually. The actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices and may be adjusted based on the applicant's geographic location. The position is also eligible for performance bonus or commission and equity in the form of restricted stock units.

Benefits

• Health care benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including paid sick leave, parental leave, and vacation benefits.
• Other tax-reportable benefits.

Schedule

Travel required – 10%.