Client Growth Strategy Manager

Welcome to Our World
Weve been leading the charge in the affiliate industry from day oneestablishing performance marketing and paving the way for future innovations. Were known for maintaining one of the largest most reliable partnership platforms with impeccable personalized service.

Founded in Santa Barbara California in 1998 CJ (formerly Commission Junction) stands as the most trusted name in performance marketing. We specialize in building partnerships between top brands and reputable publishers to drive revenue and business growth. CJs industry-leading solutions make us the platform of choice for over 3800 global brands across sectors like retail travel finance technology and home services. As part of Publicis Groupe our savvy data capabilities cutting-edge tech and strategic expertise facilitate genuine connections allowing brands to reach consumers wherever they are.

A Quick Peek at Affiliate Marketing
Think back to your last online purchase. Did an influencer tip you off about a great product and offer a discount Or perhaps you relied on a trusted review site to make your decision Whatever path you took affiliate publishers likely played a role by influencing informing or helping you find the best deal. CJ connects brands with these publishers creating valuable resources for shoppers like you.

The Client Strategy Manager is responsible for leading Connected Commerce strategy for a portfolio of clients helping them unlock incremental growth across affiliate commerce media and emerging performance channels.

This role serves as the primary strategic advisor to clientsowning growth narratives investment strategy and longterm planningwhile partnering with Media Investment and Operations to bring integrated Connected Commerce solutions to life. Client Strategy Managers elevate the conversation beyond affiliate as a tactic toward commerce growth as a business driver.

Connected Commerce Strategy & Growth

• Own the Connected Commerce strategy for assigned clients spanning affiliate commerce media retail media networks display leads and emerging performance channels.
• Translate client business goals into integrated growth strategies that drive incremental revenue and efficiencynot just channel performance.
• Develop clear strategic roadmaps that align investment activation and measurement to client objectives.

Client Leadership & Advisory

• Elevate conversations within the client organization gaining buyin from senior stakeholders and positioning CJ as a longterm growth partner.
• Lead strategic moments including quarterly planning business reviews and growth planning sessions with clarity and confidence.

Strategic Planning & Investment Leadership

• Own growth planning budget strategy and channel investment recommendations across the Connected Commerce ecosystem.
• Balance ambition with practicalitybringing bold ideas while grounding recommendations in clear business rationale.

CrossTeam Collaboration

• Partner closely with Media Investment Operations and other essential Lines of Business to ensure strategic intent translates into effective integrated execution.
• Provide clear strategic context and direction so partner teams can execute efficiently and confidently.

What Success Looks Like

• Elevate CJs role from affiliate partner to Connected Commerce advisor
• Expand client adoption of new performance and commerce solutions
• Enable strong crossteam execution through clarity and leadership
• Are trusted by clients to guide both nearterm performance and longterm strategy

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to connect data trends and client goals
• Deep curiosity about commerce media and evolving performance ecosystems
• Collaborative leader who brings teams together around shared outcomes
• Bachelors Degree or commensurate work experience
• 5 plus years of experience working in a marketing role-ideally digital performance marketing
• Strong written and verbal communication and relationship skills
• Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products including Windows Word Excel and PowerPoint

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in office.

CJ is the leader in Performance Marketing. We take pride in our innovative technology comprehensive data solutions and our people. We equip our teams with advanced tools training and career development opportunities all to provide modern solutions strategies and support to deliver high quality results for our clients. We work in an enthusiastic collaborative team setting that values outstanding performance.

Were a community of creative and passionate problem solvers who go the distance to tackle the tough questions think creatively and drive resourceful growth for our clientsand ourselves. We foster and embody an inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are sought relationships are valued and people feel accepted with a sense of belonging in expressing themselves authentically. We pride ourselves in having a workplace environment that values both work and play.

Why Our Workplace Stands Out
Apart from offering competitive salaries 401K matching wellness programs and comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage we provide:
Flexible time off without the hassle of accrual
A generous number of paid holidays
Company-sponsored team-building events
An Employee Referral Program
Annual recognition awards
Hybrid work arrangements for optimal work-life balance
Parental bonding leave
Backup care options for children and elders
An employee discount program
International SOS program for global support
Business Resource Groups where employees connect over shared interests to cultivate an engaging inclusive environment

and those are just a few of our great perks! Come join us and see what makes our company a great place to work.

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