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Company Description
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. CJ’s industry‑leading solutions make us the platform of choice for over 3,800 global brands across sectors like retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services. As part of Publicis Groupe, our data capabilities, cutting‑edge tech, and strategic expertise enable genuine connections, allowing brands to reach consumers wherever they are.
Overview
As a Media Buyer, you will play a key role in support of CJ’s advertisers. You will be an extension of an advertiser’s team by maintaining all publisher relationships and by creating recruitment and optimisation campaigns. You will contribute to the development of an affiliate marketing strategy for each advertiser and ensure the successful execution of that strategy, including managing Client Partnerships Associates in their tactical execution.
- Prepare strategic and revenue‑generating opportunities to present directly to clients
- Identify new sources of revenue: own and build top‑tier publisher relationships, negotiate media placements and packages, evaluate performance, and make recommendations for future investments
- Recruit, manage and develop top‑tier publisher relationships on behalf of advertisers, communicating expectations, sharing best practices, disseminating offers and promotions, and providing account updates to an advertiser’s growing publisher base
- Help advertisers increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their affiliate spend by building and interpreting program performance data
- Potential to lead overall strategy and execution of an advertiser’s affiliate program
- Collaborate with cross‑departmental teams to identify and troubleshoot complex program management and technical challenges
- Align with Client Development team to ensure accurate execution and timeliness of internal and client deliverables
- Mentor Client Partnerships Associates: coach, provide guidance and best practices to help team members succeed at CJ
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or related work experience and minimum of 2 years’ experience in the online marketing industry—ideally digital performance marketing
- Clear and effective communication, able to convey complex results in a simple, clear manner, demonstrating a competent level of command of digital marketing concepts
- Ability to influence/develop account strategies that demonstrate analysis and insights to contribute to meeting or exceeding advertiser objectives
- Ability to implement a variety of tasks within designated time frames, delivering exceptional quality results and directly contributing to the formation of client campaigns and quarterly business results
- Results‑oriented problem solver
- Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Respectful to varying opinions and perspectives
Additional Information
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in office.
Benefits
- 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
Compensation
Compensation Range: $59,850.00 – $90,620.00 Annually. This range reflects the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), and paid time off.
Legal Notice
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Accommodation Statement
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.