Powering Performance Marketplaces in Digital Media
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. They allow brands to target and reach in-market customer prospects with pinpoint segment-by-segment accuracy, and to 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.
We believe in:
- The direct measurability of digital media.
- Performance marketing. (We pioneered it.)
- The advantages of technology.
We bring all this together to deliver truly great results for consumers and brands in the world’s biggest channel.
Job Category
As a Publisher Business Development, you will own identifying, vetting, and signing new publisher/affiliate companies who can drive high intent homeowners to Modernize and our clients. You’ll need to exhibit strong communication and listening skills, be self-motivated, and build relationships internally and with potential publishers. A history of running discovery calls, utilizing digital intelligence software, negotiating, and contract literacy are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end business acquisition with affiliate and digital marketing companies
- Prospects for new business opportunities through outbound calling, emails, text messages, and social networking
- Set appointments with companies capable of generating homeowner leads or calls
- Execute an efficient sales process
- Utilize Salesforce to manage personal pipeline and effectively articulate progress towards key sales goals
- Attend conferences to meet with and discover new prospects
- Conduct sales meetings and deliver professional proposals and presentations to key decision makers that create high-value business partnerships delivering mutual benefit
- Follow-up and assist business owners to ensure a smooth integration of Modernize live-lead transfer delivery services into their business operations
- Utilize CRM system effectively, ensuring information is accurate
- Close business to achieve and exceed monthly/quarterly targets and metrics
Requirements
- 2+ Years experience in Publisher or Affiliate Marketing
- Experience calling and prospecting, preferably in the performance marketing space
- Demonstrated ability to meet and/or exceed established sales goals
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Must be organized and able to adapt to a changing work environment
- Understanding digital performance marketing
- Experience in a fast paced, startup environment
- Experience with Salesforce
- Travel is required
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