Client Growth Strategy Manager, Affiliate Marketing
Commission Junction LLC, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Overview
As a Client Growth Strategy Manager, you manage a portfolio of advertiser accounts and provide expert advice, training, and consulting on affiliate marketing procedures and strategies. You create content, tools, and thought leadership, renew contracts, upsell services, provide financial projections, and collaborate with other functions to meet client needs. You act as a trusted advisor and help advertisers implement the CJ network strategy.
Responsibilities
Manage client relationships and understand advertiser objectives to develop high‑impact affiliate marketing strategies.
Lead a team of affiliate marketers to execute strategies efficiently.
Pitch CJ’s products and solutions to drive adoption and achieve client business goals.
Convey CJ’s value proposition and act as an escalation partner for advertiser programs.
Define platform feature and capability enhancements as a product collaborator on behalf of advertisers.
Grow CJ client revenue, forecast growth accurately, and identify opportunities.
Develop and share best practices, content, and tools through CJ’s Support Center, Blog, and other collateral.
Collaborate across departments to identify and troubleshoot complex program management and technical challenges.
Mentor associate-level staff, providing coaching, guidance, and best practices to help team members succeed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience in a marketing role, ideally digital performance marketing.
Capability to develop thoughtful strategies to grow advertiser programs.
Strong written and verbal communication and relationship skills.
Ability to work cross‑functionally with Product, Analytics, Accounting, and Technology teams.
Deliver high‑quality service and results while meeting CJ financial expectations.
Proven leadership and coaching skills.
Critical thinking and creative problem‑solving; able to influence and negotiate account strategies.
Passion for innovation and technology.
Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft suite (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangements—3 days a week in office.
Competitive salary and 401(k) matching.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible time off without accruals.
Generous paid holidays.
Company‑sponsored team‑building events.
Employee Referral Program.
Annual recognition awards.
Parental bonding leave.
Backup care options for children and elders.
Employee discount program.
International SOS program.
Business Resource Groups.
Compensation Compensation Range: $75,050.00 - $120,159.00 annually.
Application Deadline The application deadline for this posting is 5/20/26.
Accommodation If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
EEO Statement All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Manage client relationships and understand advertiser objectives to develop high‑impact affiliate marketing strategies.
Lead a team of affiliate marketers to execute strategies efficiently.
Pitch CJ’s products and solutions to drive adoption and achieve client business goals.
Convey CJ’s value proposition and act as an escalation partner for advertiser programs.
Define platform feature and capability enhancements as a product collaborator on behalf of advertisers.
Grow CJ client revenue, forecast growth accurately, and identify opportunities.
Develop and share best practices, content, and tools through CJ’s Support Center, Blog, and other collateral.
Collaborate across departments to identify and troubleshoot complex program management and technical challenges.
Mentor associate-level staff, providing coaching, guidance, and best practices to help team members succeed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience in a marketing role, ideally digital performance marketing.
Capability to develop thoughtful strategies to grow advertiser programs.
Strong written and verbal communication and relationship skills.
Ability to work cross‑functionally with Product, Analytics, Accounting, and Technology teams.
Deliver high‑quality service and results while meeting CJ financial expectations.
Proven leadership and coaching skills.
Critical thinking and creative problem‑solving; able to influence and negotiate account strategies.
Passion for innovation and technology.
Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft suite (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangements—3 days a week in office.
Competitive salary and 401(k) matching.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible time off without accruals.
Generous paid holidays.
Company‑sponsored team‑building events.
Employee Referral Program.
Annual recognition awards.
Parental bonding leave.
Backup care options for children and elders.
Employee discount program.
International SOS program.
Business Resource Groups.
Compensation Compensation Range: $75,050.00 - $120,159.00 annually.
Application Deadline The application deadline for this posting is 5/20/26.
Accommodation If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
EEO Statement All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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