Campaign Manager, Influencer
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Company Description
CJ (formerly Commission Junction) is the most trusted name in performance marketing. Founded in 1998 in Santa Barbara, California, CJ specializes in building partnerships between top brands and reputable publishers to drive revenue and business growth. With over 3,800 global brands across retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services, CJ is the platform of choice for brands worldwide. As part of Publicis Groupe, CJ offers data capabilities, cutting‑edge technology, and strategic expertise that facilitate genuine connections, enabling brands to reach consumers wherever they are.
Overview
Campaign Managers play a key role in developing best‑in‑industry influencer campaigns and client satisfaction. As a trusted business advisor to both brands and influencers, they strategically build campaigns that bridge the world of influencer and performance marketing.
Responsibilities
- Lead client partnership, ensuring alignment to client KPIs, brand guidelines, and strategy are well defined and attainable within the campaign strategy.
- Lead weekly client and agency calls, keeping the client up to date on progress and performance of the campaign.
- Coordinate with internal collaborators and shared client teams, keeping them apprised of performance and campaign needs.
- Generate new relationships between brands and influencers by identifying new investment opportunities that align with campaign goals and audience fit.
- Learn about and apply influencer industry channels and trends to client campaigns.
- Identify and implement efficiencies across the VIP processes.
- Represent CJ through thought leadership with Junction articles and industry events.
- Generate influencer and content strategies for seasonal and annual brand initiatives; drive platform and budget recommendations, creative concepts, and post frequency.
- Project and team management: manage campaign workload across the team, establish workback schedules, and ensure delivery to client deadlines.
- Campaign benchmarking and forecasting to ensure purposeful pitches with data.
- Work with analysts and influencer managers to deliver post‑campaign analysis and whitelisting recommendations through campaign specialists.
- Create IO and invoice, oversee financial processes (net terms) and ensure payment posting deadlines are met.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or related work experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the online marketing industry—ideally digital performance, with 3 of the years in influencer or social media marketing.
- Clear and effective communicator, able to convey complex results in a simple, clear manner.
- Strong leadership skills, able to build a team culture focused on accountability and client delivery.
- Ability to execute diverse tasks within designated time frames, delivering high‑quality results.
- Capacity to work across departments, building consensus and achieving objectives.
- Results‑oriented problem solver who leverages data insights to drive strategic outcomes.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Respectful of varying opinions and perspectives.
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and data analytics experience for reporting platform insights.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong client presentation skills.
- Self‑initiative and eagerness to enhance abilities.
- Knowledge of influencer platforms in our tech stack such as CreatorIQ.
Additional Information
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in office.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401(k) matching.
- Wellness programs and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible time off without accrual.
- Paid holidays and company‑sponsored team‑building events.
- Employee referral program and annual recognition awards.
- Hybrid work arrangements for optimal work‑life balance.
- Parental bonding leave and backup care options.
- Employee discount program and International SOS program.
- Business Resource Groups for an inclusive environment.
Compensation Range
$79,990—$120,450 annually. The company reserves the right to modify this range.
All applicant information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.