Director of Client Sales

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.

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We are seeking a seasoned industry professional to join our team as Director of Client Sales, focused on expanding our partnerships within the Life, Health, Medicare, and Property & Casualty insurance industries. This senior-level role will be dedicated to business development—owning the full advertiser sales cycle from prospecting through deal close—while helping define and execute the broader sales strategy in a fast-moving and competitive landscape.

The ideal candidate brings a deep network of insurance contacts, particularly in Life, Health, Medicare, Auto, and Home, Commercial, and has a proven track record of strategic deal-making, contract negotiation, and performance marketing. This is a high-impact role suited for a consultative seller with strong business acumen and a passion for building long-term partnerships.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the GMs of Life, Health, Medicare, Auto, Home, and Commercial to define and drive the vertical’s partnership and sales strategy

Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, proposal development, presentations, contract negotiations, and deal execution

Build and maintain a robust pipeline of advertiser opportunities, maintaining accurate forecasts and CRM records

Deliver best-in-class communication and support to partners, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor

Negotiate complex deals, manage contract redlines, and ensure a high-quality and timely execution process

Work closely with Account Management to ensure a smooth handoff and long-term client success

Partner with the Creative team to prepare compelling marketing and pitch decks

Provide market feedback and industry insights to internal teams to help shape our offerings

Travel up to 20–30% to attend industry events and meet with clients

Requirements

5+ years of experience in business development or advertiser sales, with a focus on closing large strategic deals

Proven background and existing network in Life, Health, Medicare, or P&C Insurance is strongly preferred

Strong understanding of performance marketing models (e.g., clicks, leads, calls)

Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals

Skilled in consultative sales, identifying client pain points and delivering tailored solutions

Extensive experience negotiating complex contract terms and leading redlines processes

Executive presence and confidence communicating with senior stakeholders

Exceptional presentation, writing, and interpersonal communication skills

Proficient in Salesforce, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools

Passion for growth, partnerships, and high performance

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 USD to $150,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. The salary may be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. The position is also eligible to receive performance bonus or commission and equity in the form of restricted stock units. This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefits programs, which currently include health care benefits; (2) retirement benefits; (3) the amount of paid days off (paid sick leave, parental leave, paid time off, or vacation benefits); (4) any other tax-reportable benefits.

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