Business Development Manager, Enterprise Partnerships at QuinStreet

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Sales, Digital Media, Performance Marketing, Negotiation, Communication, Analytics, CRM Tools, Relationship Management, Strategic Partnerships, Lead Generation, Enterprise Sales, Collaboration, Organization, Self-Motivation, Presentation Skills

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

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 We are seeking a driven Business Development Manager to land, grow, and optimize high-impact partnerships with major brands, digital platforms, publishers, and performance-marketing partners. This role is ideal for a mid-level salesperson who thrives in full-cycle sales, has experience with enterprise or large-brand deals, and understands (or can quickly learn) digital media, performance marketing, and embedded/insurtech models. You will own prospecting through close, lead commercial negotiations, and collaborate cross-functionally to launch that drive revenue, lead quality, and scalable growth. Responsibilities Pipeline & Partner Acquisition Identify, qualify, and pursue strategic partner opportunities across brands, platforms, publishers, and digital checkout/embedded flows. Build and manage a strong full-cycle pipeline: prospect, conduct outbound outreach, pitch to senior stakeholders, negotiate terms, and close contracts. Represent the company at conferences, industry events, and forums to source new opportunities. Deal Execution & Relationship Growth Lead end-to-end deal execution, including value proposition development, commercial negotiation, contracting, and go-live coordination. Identify partner pain points and align solutions that drive measurable outcomes. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with product, engineering, analytics, operations, design, and compliance teams to develop integration models, acquisition funnels, and performance-marketing solutions. Collaborate on onboarding processes to ensure seamless partner activation. Requirements 6+ years of full-cycle sales, business development, strategic partnerships, or media sales experience. Proven success closing enterprise-grade or large-brand partnerships with long sales cycles (6–12+ months). Experience in digital performance marketing, embedded partnerships, affiliate/lead generation, or Insurtech preferred. Strong ability to engage senior decision-makers (VP, C-suite, Heads of Partnerships/Marketing). Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Data-driven mindset; comfortable working with analytics, funnels, and performance metrics. Highly organized, self-motivated, and effective in fast-paced environments with multiple concurrent deals. Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and pipeline management best practices. Familiarity with insurance/financial-services acquisition models is a plus (or ability to learn quickly). QuinStreet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law. Please see QuinStreet’s Employee Privacy Notice here.

Responsibilities

The Business Development Manager will identify and pursue strategic partner opportunities, manage a full-cycle sales pipeline, and represent the company at industry events. They will lead deal execution and collaborate cross-functionally to drive revenue and growth.