Account Manager

Cloud Control Media; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudControlMedia in Foster City, CA is seeking an Account Manager to own a portfolio of high-value education publisher partners within our CCMP platform, focusing on clicks, calls and lead products to deepen partnerships.

You will base decisions on data, collaborate cross-functionally with analytics, product and client teams, and educate partners on our product suite. Occasional travel (~10%) is required; competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, Data Analytics or related field.
• 3+ years in a support/related role; education vertical experience a plus.
• Knowledge of online performance marketing practices a plus.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and data-driven decision making.
• Proficient with numbers and Excel; comfortable with data analysis.
• Experience with BI tools like Tableau or SQL preferred but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team skills.
• Willingness to travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Manage, build, and grow portfolio of existing partners through strategic thinking, effective communication, and data analysis
• Lead a team of employees to drive client initiatives and strategic integrations
• Identify publisher opportunities and propose solutions to optimize publisher goals
• Analyze performance on the CCMP platform and coach partners on self-service management
• Collaborate with client/advertiser, analytics, creative and product teams to uncover growth areas
• Educate publishers on CloudControlMedia product and service offerings
• Develop relationships with senior publisher contacts
• Provide education market insights to help publishers make informed decisions over time

Skills

Data analytics

Excel

Tableau

SQL

Communication

Leadership

Multi-project management

Education

BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, Data Analytics

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Job description

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 will focus 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 and hungry individual who is detail oriented, resourceful, and very comfortable with data and analytics to find opportunities in a fast-paced environment to grow partnerships that lead to win-win outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage, build, and grow 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.
• Regularly work to proactively identify publisher opportunities and recommend solutions to optimize and achieve publishers’ goals.
• Assist in analyzing performance within the CCMP platform as well as coach partners on self-service management and develop highly consultative action plans for growth.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams such as the client/advertiser, analytics, creative and product teams often to unearth areas to drive additional growth.
• Speak to and 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 within the category overtime.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, Data Analytics, or any related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a support type of role or related. Education vertical experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of best practices in online performance marketing a plus.
• Outstanding problem‑solving skills: you’re not just repeating a playbook, you’re looking at every problem with fresh eyes, and digging deep for insights and solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and clients and solve problems in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be very comfortable with numbers and proficient in Excel.
• Prior experience with business intelligence/data visualization tools such as Tableau or SQL preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills/team oriented.
• Can‑do attitude, customer focused, self‑starter, resourceful, highly organized, detail oriented, strong work ethic.
• Travel required – 10%

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 USD to $85,000 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.

Flexibility for occasional travel to different offices or events is essential to fulfill the duties of this role. This may include attending meetings, conferences, or training sessions, as well as collaborating with team members or partners in various locations. While travel requirements may vary, candidates should be prepared to engage in occasional travel as needed to support business objectives and foster professional relationships.

CloudControlMedia (a QuinStreet subsidiary) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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